Suns just traded for perfect point guard two years too late

Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (50) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesThe Phoenix Suns made a surprising trade at the deadline, adding a pair of players in Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey whose trade value was certainly higher a couple of years back.

Giving up Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis was a fair price to pay, particularly as it gets the franchise under the tax for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

Arrival of Anthony comes two years too late

At this point it is unclear if Anthony or Coffey will even play…