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Phoenix Suns Best Options at Power Forward

By Branden Wyss

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 31: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a slam dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 31: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a slam dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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With every intention pointing towards the Phoenix Suns drafting Deandre Ayton, they must now look towards the bigger positions of need. The Phoenix Suns now have two glaring holes at point guard and power forward.

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns is guarded by Trey Lyles #7 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 19, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns is guarded by Trey Lyles #7 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 19, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

I know, I know.

The first thing people will love to point at would be: “Don’t the Suns have Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss still? Wont one of them start?”

My answer to that is, I hope not.

We got a whole season last year of both power forwards spending time in starting roles, each showing flashes of brilliance from time to time.

However, the Suns are now looking towards the playoffs next year, we no longer have a need for ‘flashes.’

Not to say Chriss and Bender are completely useless. In fact, I have both projecting to be decent backup forwards for the remainder of the career.

Therefore, there can only be one left on the roster come opening night. One of Chriss or Bender will be traded on draft night or shortly before the season starts.

The Suns will have a need for a starting power forward this year.

Fortunately, there appear to be a few inparticular enticing options.

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