Jalen Green’s slow start has fueled outside speculation that the Suns could trade him for a proven point guard. Phoenix, however, reportedly wants to give its roster more time before seriously considering a deal, while testing whether Collin Gillespie can help get Devin Booker the ball in better spots.

By the Numbers
  • Green’s scoring average has fallen from 21 points in his final Rockets season to 17.8 in his injury-shortened first Suns season and 11.8 through 10 games this season.
  • Phoenix is 5-6; Green is 24 and has a $36 million player option for 2027-28.
  • In Thursday’s 101-96 win over Charlotte, Green scored 12 points, while Gillespie had 13 and made three 3-pointers.
Yes, But

Green’s reduced scoring and fourth-quarter benching add to the trade chatter, but he remains young, and Phoenix’s leadership previously viewed him as a potential offensive centerpiece. Booker can run the offense, so the Suns may not need to trade Green if an on-roster option like Gillespie can fill the playmaking gap.

State of Play
  • Trade interest is speculation from around the league, not a confirmed Suns plan.
  • A Suns source says the team wants to evaluate the roster and may wait until later in the season before pursuing serious trade talks.
  • Coach Jordan Ott can assess Gillespie as a potential fit alongside Booker.
Bottom Line

Green’s slump has made him a trade question, not a confirmed trade candidate. Phoenix’s next decision hinges on whether he can regain his scoring—and whether the team can find Booker a reliable point guard without giving up a young player it once insisted on acquiring.