Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns might not seem like the team that needs to tinker with their roster as they are 20-4 and fresh off a Finals appearance. The Suns didn’t offer Deandre Ayton the extension he wanted.
They will have the option to match any offers Ayton might receive in restricted free agency, but that’s never a guarantee. The Suns could be proactive and trade for Sabonis, who might not be the two-way player Ayton is, but Sabonis would be a more affordable option than Ayton.
This move seems more like a trade that would occur after seeing how the Suns perform in the playoffs, but with how the Suns mismanaged the Ayton extension, it should perhaps be considered this deadline.
Overall, there is going to be a massive market for Domantas Sabonis and the skillset he provides. If the Pacers move Sabonis before the deadline, he could be an impact player heading into the playoffs. Wherever Sabonis lands in a trade, it will probably catapult that team into contention.