Since Cameron Johnson suffered a meniscus injury that will lead him to be out for one to two months, the Phoenix Suns have began to look again at the trade market of Jae Crowder. The Suns and Crowder have been seeking a trade since the offseason and he’s been away from the team since last season ended.
“In the last few days, from what I understand, the Suns have picked up their Jae Crowder conversations,” said Brian Windhorst. “And tried to reengage on some old talks, so I am told.
“Now, does that mean they will find a deal? Obviously they’ve had some impetus to do that. It was bad news when Cam Johnson got hurt, but good news he was able to have a surgery where it was a partial removal as opposed to a repair, which would have meant him being out for the year.”
Crowder is on an expiring contract and it is difficult for the Suns to find a like-for-like replacement for him. The Suns could turn Crowder into multiple players, albeit at a lesser level.
Crowder remains unlikely to return to the Suns if a trade continues to not materialize.
“The last time I checked in on it, I was basically told ‘there is no change.’ There’s no effort by the Suns to bring Crowder in,” said Windhorst.
“I’ve heard the same thing for what it’s worth,” added Tim Bontemps.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat are among the teams who have been linked with Crowder.
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