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Exploring the case for trading Royce O’Neale—and the reasons to keep him around

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John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.

The Phoenix Suns find themselves at a crossroads this offseason, with a pair of mid-tier contracts — Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale — that could offer a path back to financial flexibility. In a summer sure to be filled with tough choices, these two names deserve some discussion. If the Suns are serious about reshaping their identity, parting ways with either or both could be a necessary step toward retooling the roster.