The Phoenix Suns want as much help from their supporting cast as they can get. They have limited options for how they can get improvements, but that hasn’t stopped them from trying. The Athletic’s Tony Jones reported that the Suns have their eye on an affordable target: Simone Fontecchio.
Jones reported the Suns’ interest in Fontecchio but added that they’re not alone.
“Utah’s starting small forward has emerged as a serious trade target for two contending teams, according to multiple league sources: the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics,” Jones wrote in a February 6 story. “Both teams need to strengthen their respective second units, and Fontecchio has an easy salary number for Phoenix and Boston to get to as he is in the final year of a contract that pays him $3.1 million annually.”
Jones added why the Suns would have interest in what he brings.
“(Phoenix) needs a guy who can shoot and defend like Fontecchio to take some pressure off Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.”
Fontecchio is shooting 39.1% from three this season. Jones also explained why the Celtics have an edge over the Suns and how Fontecchio’s appeal goes beyond what he brings to the court.
“The Suns only have second-round picks to deal. The Celtics are in a better spot and have a few firsts at their disposal. If Fontecchio is dealt, he will be a restricted free agent this summer, which would give team control to whoever trades for him. That also makes him attractive on the market.
