Over the past month, the Suns’ youth movement mostly has focused on rookies Tyler Ulis and Derrick Jones Jr., as well as second-year forward Alan Williams. An element that’s gone somewhat overlooked: The improvement of T.J. Warren.
As the Suns depart on a six-game trip, this is an important stretch for the third-year forward. It’s not unreasonable to think he’s competing against the upcoming NBA draft. Two freshman small forwards – Duke’s Jayson Tatum and Kansas’ Josh Jackson – are expected to leave school, and both could be available when the Suns are on the clock in June.