The Suns three-party trading is reshuffled! Barrett Bolter joins, Bill goes away to the Blazers

The volatility in the NBA trading market has never stopped. While fans were still discussing it late at night, the Suns, the Trail Blazers and the Raptors have quietly finalized a major deal that will affect the situation. The Suns gave Bradley Beal and young player Ryan, plus a valuable first-round No. 10 draw and five second-round picks to completely reshape the lineup framework. This move not only ditched Bill's remaining high contract, but also welcomed the Raptors' forward player RJ Barrett and inside pillar Chris Bolter.

For the Suns, this deal is a strategic turning point. Since Durant joined the Rockets through a 1-for-7 trade, the Suns have quickly slipped from the championship echelon, and fans' disappointment has spread. But the management did not fall into a passive position, but decisively bet on the new combination: Devin Booker won the Rockets' trade with Jaylen Green, who will form a double-gun in the backcourt, supplemented by Barrett's tough defense and Bolt's ability to protect the frame. The addition of Dillon Brooks - also from the Durant trade - has made the team's defensive resilience sharply. This lineup is balanced on paper: Booker averages 25.6 points per game, Green's explosive power when he breaks through, Barrett's defensive efficiency value (leading league) and Bolt's rebounding protection, which theoretically can directly point to the Western Conference playoffs. The choice of the Raptors focuses on future reconstruction. After sending out Barrett and Bolter, the team received the Suns' No. 10 draw and multiple second round picks, plus the draft picks accumulated through trades such as Siakam, completely turned to the process of rejuvenation. As a third party, the role of the Trail Blazers is particularly critical: they accept Bill's big contract and receive compensation for the second round of picks. After Lillard left the team, the Trail Blazers have been winning at less than 50% for four consecutive years. This operation not only clears up the salary space, but also rebuilds reserve assets, which is well-founded.

However, the hidden dangers behind the transaction cannot be ignored. Booker and Green both need a lot of ball rights, and overlapping functions may trigger tactical conflicts. If we refer to the precedent of the Nets Big Three failing to allocate ball rights, the compatibility of the Suns' new backcourt will test the wisdom of the coaching staff. Dillon Brooks' emotional fluctuations and Barrett's offensive stability are also potential variables - the former is known for being "hard" but is also prone to conflict, while the latter may drag down offensive efficiency when the hand feels ups and downs. What's even more serious is the competitive environment in the West: the Lakers rely on James for the final sprint, the Warriors sway between reconstruction and championship competition, and the Thunder and Rockets swept the league with their youth storm. Even if the Suns have upgraded their lineup, they can only be considered a playoff spot competitor in the Wild West, and are far from being a powerful player who stabilizes the overall situation.

The Sun management's spirit of gambling is in line with each other. Previously, in order to get Durant, they sent Bridges, Johnson and four first-round picks; now in order to get rid of Bill's contract and overdraw future draft picks, only swap rights and low-coupons are available from 2025 to 2031. This "despite" strategy has triggered polarized evaluations: supporters believe that the joining of Barrett and Bolter can quickly fill the gap in Durant's combat effectiveness when he leaves the team; opponents are worried that the team will lose salary flexibility and rebuild chips, and will fall into the abyss once the record does not meet expectations. The thrilling reaction of the fan community confirms the topic of the deal. Some joked that Barrett and Booker's ball rights dispute may trigger a locker room turmoil, while others called Bolter a "inside savior", hoping that he would solve the problem of weak Suns' frame protection. More voices focus on Bill's departure - "It is a victory to get rid of the premium contract, and no matter how bad the new lineup is, it is better than being locked in the future." Behind this complex emotion is the fans' recognition of the management's courage to rebuild, and it is also a collective wait-and-see for unknown risks.

NBA's history proves that a big bet may not be lost. In 2019, the Raptors bet on Leonard and won the championship miraculously; last season, the Rockets used "scratch" and low picks to exchange for Durant's first round of robbery. Can the Sun successfully copy this operation? The answer depends on three points: whether Booker can transform into a qualified playoffs, whether Green can get rid of the slump in the playoffs (only 13.3 points per game last season), and whether Barrett and Bolter can shoulder the responsibilities on both offense and defense. If everything goes well, the sun may avoid complete reconstruction; if the running-in fails, the long dark night of Phoenix may continue. The game in the trading market is endless, and the sun has rolled the dice. When Bill went to Portland, Barrett and Bolt arrived in Phoenix, another puzzle in the western territory was completely disrupted. The victory or defeat of the new season is far beyond the prediction of the paper lineup.