Trade rumor is rumbling over Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight nowadays. After being not mentioned to rumor mills for quite some time now, a new rumored deal has dragged him again and reports are saying that the Suns are trading him to Golden State Warriors before the trade deadline.
Knight and Eric Bledsoe was the main backcourt tandem for the Suns the past two season. But with the emergence of sophomore Devin Booker last year, many say that one of them are already expendable to the team. And between them, it seems that the Suns will choose Knight to let go and retain Bledsoe to play alongside Booker.
Now, rumors are floating that he might be heading to the Golden State Warriors before the trade deadline. According to iSportsTimes.com, the Phoenix Suns are now considering to trade Knight if he continues to struggle on his production. He is just averaging 13.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 19 games this season, a big drop from last year 19.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.
If Knight production didn't improve, the Warriors might be his next home as per stated in the report. The Warriors, who have earlier shown interest in him, might use him as backup point guard for Stephen Curry. Though it is not clear whom the Warriors will give up, earlier reports have hinted that the Warriors might offer Shaun Livingston to the Suns.
Earlier reports by Australian Network News have also hinted that the Suns will drop him on their roster before the trade deadline. One reason for this is the big letdown in his production from last year. And though Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said that they haven't place Knight on the trading block, sources are saying that they are doing the deal quietly and secretly.
If ever the deal with the Warriors didn't pan out, other teams like the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers are said to be ready to talk to the Suns to acquire the services of the 24-year old baller. With Suns' official saying that they are not open on trading Knight, many pundits are opposing the statement and they believed that it is a matter of time that Knight will suit up for another team.
Will the Phoenix Suns finally decide to trade Brandon Knight to the Golden State Warriors before the trade deadline?
