Philadelphia 76ers: 4 potential landing spots for Jahlil Okafor trade

3. Phoenix Suns

Following another subpar season, the Phoenix Suns will certainly looking be looking at being an active player in free agency and the trade period this summer. Having landed the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s loaded draft, the Suns are certainly going to land at least one big-time talent.

If they were to broaden their horizons, calling the Sixers regarding Okafor would be well worth their while. Former No. 5 overall pick Alex Len is a restricted free agent and has yet to cement himself as a long-term piece of the rebuild over his four seasons in the league.

The other center on the Suns’ roster, Tyson Chandler, started in all but one of his 47 games for the season, missing games through either injury or the Suns simply shutting him down for the remainder of the season to enhance their lottery-ball odds. Although Chandler has two years and $26.6 million remaining on his contract, he will be 35 come the start of next season.

With an excellent backcourt consisting of point guard Eric Bledsoe and rising star Devin Booker, adding Okafor provides the Suns with a terrific nucleus to build around.

In terms of compensation for the Sixers, the Suns’ 2018 first round pick (top-seven protected) would be the first part of the package. The other part of the deal would consist of veteran forward Jared Dudley. A career 39.7 percent three-point shooter, Dudley’s ability to hit from downtown, combined with his veteran locker room leadership, would make for invaluable additions to a young Sixers’ roster.

Dudley recently highlighted what he can offer a young team, like he has done in his most recent stops:

"“They play better when I’m on the floor because I’m not looking for my shot, I’m looking to make the right play. I did that with Milwaukee and by four or five months later, Giannis [Antetokounmpo] and these other guys started becoming more vocal and I didn’t need to do that.”"

Check below for highlights of Dudley’s best game from this season – 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists against the Golden State Warriors.

With the ability to play both the 3 and 4 spots, Dudley’s versatility, ability to stretch the floor and guidance on and off the court certain warrant the remaining two years and $19.5 million of his current deal. Dudley would provide a terrific backup to Dario Saric, while also being able to slide to the 3-spot when necessary.