Summary
The Phoenix Suns' owner, Mat Ishbia, stated he will not trade key players before the upcoming trade deadline. Despite suggestions to trade Suns' forward Dillon Brooks for Lakers' guard Austin Reaves, Ishbia expressed his intent to keep Brooks, highlighting the team's successful performance this season.
Key Facts
- The Phoenix Suns have a 21-14 record in the Western Conference.
- The Suns are currently the seventh seed in their conference.
- Mat Ishbia, the Suns’ owner, said he will not trade his core players.
- Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins suggested the Lakers trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks.
- Ishbia quickly dismissed the trade suggestion involving Brooks.
- Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
- Austin Reaves is set to become a free agent next summer and could earn over $35 million annually.
