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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Who Has The Most Trade Value?

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is guarded by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is guarded by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

If you had told me I would be putting Booker over Russell and Mudiay in the trade value category at this point in their careers just a few months ago I would’ve told you you’re crazy.

But look where we are now.

Booker is draining threes like no one else in his draft class and has flashed plenty of potential as a future playmaker and defender. Booker could be the next Klay Thompson, which would rank him fairly high among the NBA’s elite.

His trade value is about as high as it could be without being untouchable because Phoenix seems to always be looking to make a splash in the trade market. If a superstar becomes available I don’t think they’d be afraid to include Booker in a deal.

Trade Value: Very High

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