New trade target names linked to the Phoenix Suns

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty ImagesWith the trade deadline occurring this Thursday, things are beginning to heat up around the league. Buyers, sellers, rumors, and leaks. It’s a whirlwind week filled with all of the above. The Phoenix Suns are right in the middle of it all as they attempt to increase their chances of bringing a title to the Valley of the Sun for the first time in their 55-year history.

The Suns sit at 29-21 through 50 games, which puts them on pace to win 48 games. Per Basketball-Reference, the team has a 75.3% chance of making the playoffs. Their highest probable odds for seeding? A 26.9% chance of slotting into the 7th seed, which would mean that they are hosting…