Phoenix Suns: 2015-16 Season Outlook
By Phil Watson
2015-16 Roster
Eric Bledsoe, G
Devin Booker, G
Deonte Burton, G
Tyson Chandler, C
Archie Goodwin, G
Cory Jefferson, F
Brandon Knight, G
Alex Len, C
Joe Leuer, F
Markieff Morris, F
Ronnie Price, G
Henry Sims, C
Mirza Teletovic, F
P.J. Tucker, F
T.J. Warren, F
Sonny Weems, G
Terrico White, G
Offseason Additions
Devin Booker (first round, 13th overall), Deonte Burton (free agent-ratiopharm Ulm, Germany), Tyson Chandler (free agent-Dallas), Cory Jefferson (free agent-Brooklyn), Brandon Knight (free agent, re-signed), Jon Leuer (trade-Memphis), Ronnie Price (free agent-L.A. Lakers), Henry Sims (free agent-Philadelphia), Mirza Teletovic (free agent-Brooklyn), Sonny Weems (free agent-CSKA Moscow), Terrico White (free agent-Yenisey Krasnoyarsk, Russia).
Offseason Subtractions
Earl Barron (free agent-unsigned), Reggie Bullock (trade-Detroit), Danny Granger (trade-Detroit), Gerald Green (free agent-Miami), Jerel McNeal (waived-Aris Thessaloniki, Greece), Marcus Morris (trade-Detroit), Marcus Thornton (free agent-Houston).
Quick Thoughts
Tyson Chandler is the big addition and should provide quality rim protection while also serving as a mentor for Alex Len, who made big strides in his second NBA season.
While Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight are the backcourt commitments, there are a plethora of backup/wing options, but an unhappy Markieff Morris threatens to take a piece away from an already paper-thin rotation of bigs up front.
P.J. Tucker is the incumbent at the 3, but may get a push for playing time from T.J. Warren.
The hope in Phoenix has to be for a healthier season—the Suns ran 23 players through the locker room last season, including having to give a start to 33-year-old journeyman center Earl Barron at one point.
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