Acquiring Jalen Green from the Houston Rockets has been overlooked and dismissed as merely an added feature to the Phoenix Suns, a move many believe will likely end in underwhelming fashion.
However, time will tell.
The blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston instantly elevated the Rockets into championship contention. That was once the Suns’ reality before the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons. Now, Phoenix appears to be entering a transitional, if not full rebuilding, phase. Keeping Jalen Green and giving him a reason to believe in himself could help the second overall pick from the 2021 NBA Draft recover from last year’s playoff collapse and embrace a fresh start in the Valley.