The Phoenix Suns were interested in signing Ben Simmons, but their addition of Jordan Goodwin changed that, according to Jake Fischer. Goodwin was only available because the Lakers waived him to sign Marcus Smart. The Suns were ecstatic to bring him back, and LA did not want to part with the 6’3 guard after he showed flashes last season. Smart was too good to pass up, and the Lakers' signing ultimately saved the Suns from bringing in Simmons.
The 6’10 point forward is far from the All-Star fans remember in his Sixers days. The 29-year-old averaged 5.