The NBA Trade Deadline has descended into chaos across the league with Anthony Davis and other big names on the move— but the Phoenix Suns appear poised to just shed salary by moving Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis. While contenders around the NBA are making aggressive moves, the Suns are signaling continuity and vibes are important, choosing not to trade key rotation players like Royce O’Neale or Grayson Allen.

In this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down why Phoenix staying quiet at the NBA Trade Deadline may actually be the right call. From roster chemistry to financial flexibility, keeping players like O’Neale and Allen could be more valuable than chasing a splashy deadline deal.

We discuss:

- Why the Suns are unlikely to trade Royce O’Neale or Grayson Allen

- How the rest of the NBA’s deadline chaos impacts Phoenix

- What standing pat says about the Suns’ confidence in their core

- Whether patience now sets up a bigger move later

If you’re following the NBA Trade Deadline or wondering why the Phoenix Suns didn’t make a major move, this breakdown provides the context behind the decision.

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0:00 - Why did the Suns trade Nick Richards?

16:00 - The NBA Trade Deadline w/ Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough

20:00 - The 2015 NBA trade deadline

26:00 - Drafting Devin Booker

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