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Phoenix Suns Should Target These Buyout Candidates After Not Making A Big Deadline Deal

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February 6, 2026
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The Phoenix Suns were active at the trade deadline, but not in the ways that many expected them to.

Phoenix Suns rumors: Players to target on buyout market

Phoenix parted ways with Nigel Hayes-Davis and Nick Richards in a deal to acquire guard Cole Anthony and wing Amir Coffey from the Milwaukee Bucks. In doing so, the Suns passed on making any upgrades in the frontcourt.

Was it a mistake for Phoenix to not trade for size at the deadline? PHNX Suns breaks down what the team did and analyzes whether or not the Suns are better off based on their deadline decisions.

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0:00 – Intro

4:15 – Injury Updates

16:40 – Did The Suns Make A Mistake Not Getting More Size?

35:30 – Should The Suns Attack the Buyout Market?

50:00 – OTTLE Trivia

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