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Alex Len, C, Phoenix Suns

For much of the last month or so, it’s been P.J. Tucker mentioned as the Phoenix Suns’ primary trade candidate. However, it appears Alex Len has found his way into the picture.

The Suns appear to be in conversations with the Sacramento Kings to acquire DeMarcus Cousins. For months, the Kings have been adamant about their unwillingness to move the star big man. I’m not sure what it means, but that plan may have changed based on Phoenix’s rumored offers.

On top of offering Tucker and draft compensation, Len also appears to be part of the package (via Arizona Sports 98.7). While nowhere near the type of impact player Cousins is, he’s certainly decent compensation even if it means losing one of the NBA’s best offensive centers.

Len is a former top pick who has had an up-and-down NBA career. Extremely streaky, the Suns’ occasional starting center looks like a star for a stretch and then disappears for a handful of games. The production is inconsistent at best, but there’s still hope he can develop into an upper-echelon center given more time.

I honestly don’t see anything coming of this. The Kings seem eager to lock Cousins down long term, but may be seeing what options they have. Despite the Suns’ apparent interest, I don’t think Len will be escaping Phoenix before the trade deadline.