Suns' trade deadline plans have been flipped on their head

Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesThe Phoenix Suns' Emirates NBA Cup quarter-final hammering at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder was a chastising experience, but it has not dampened the mood in The Valley.

What else did you expect going up against a now 24-1 outfit without Devin Booker and Jalen Green? Their ace in the hole in Collin Gillespie was also given a rude awakening by the Thunders' defense.

Suns need to sit this trade deadline out.

But what has also become…