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Phoenix Suns: 5 potential free agency targets in 2017

By Gerald Bourguet

Feb 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Honorable Mentions

Andre Iguodala — He’d be a great veteran leader and secondary playmaker for a young Suns team with impressionable wings like Devin Booker and Josh Jackson, but it’d cost a pretty penny to pry him from the defending champs…and the other suitors trying to weaken the Golden State Warriors.

Tim Hardaway Jr. — THJ would be a fine option to back up Booker at the 2-spot, but the kind of deal it’d take to pry this restricted free agent away from the Atlanta Hawks wouldn’t be worth it, especially after a career year that would leave him wanting more minutes on a rebuilding team.

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    • J.J. Redick — Redick would definitely address Phoenix’s need for perimeter shooting, veteran leadership and depth at the shooting guard position, but he’ll be getting a four-year max from another team that can offer him a better chance at winning games.

    Andre Roberson — One of the league’s premier defenders, Roberson would provide a great example for Josh Jackson on the wing. However, his lack of shooting and the kind of deal it’d take to lure him away as a restricted free agent probably exceeds his actual value.

    Thabo Sefolosha — Similar to Roberson, Sefolosha’s offensive game hurts his overall value to the Suns, but on a cheap deal, he’d be a nice veteran addition that would set an example on the defensive end for Booker, Jackson and T.J. Warren.

    Jonathon Simmons — Yet another restricted free agent, Jonathon Simmons could still be in the San Antonio Spurs’ plans depending on the offers that roll in.

    Willie Reed — Reed played his way out of the Miami Heat’s price range this year and would be a great defensive addition to a frontcourt in need of bolstering, but there’s a better option in the category of defensive-minded backups due for a pay raise.

    Kentavious Caldwell-Pope — KCP would be an ideal backup to Booker for his youth, superb defense and three-point shooting, but the Detroit Pistons will reportedly match any offer made on their restricted free agent.

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