NBA Free Agency 2019: 5 targets for the Phoenix Suns

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4. Darren Collison

Purely from a cost perspective, Collison looks like a nice fit for the Suns. Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic has specifically cited his ability to push the ball, run the pick-and-roll effectively and defend at an above-average level as the things Phoenix needs from a point guard.

Collison is also a productive player though, averaging 11.2 points, 6.0 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game while converting over 40 percent from 3-point range for the Indiana Pacers this past season. In 2017-18 with Indiana, he averaged 12.4 points per game while shooting a league-best 46.8 percent from beyond the arc. In each of the last four seasons, the 31-year old has shot at least 40 percent from 3-point range.

Collison played for new Suns’ VP of Basketball Operations Jeff Bower during his 2009-10 rookie season with New Orleans, so there’s a tie there for both sides.

Collison made $10 million this season, and there should be a solid market for him as some other significant point guard dominoes fall via free agency and trades. Phoenix will be able to make a competitive offer, and also not hamper their ability to make additional moves.

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