MAILBAG MONDAY: Why The Phoenix Suns SHOULD NOT TRADE Jalen Green Right Now And Preach CONTINUITY!

MAILBAG MONDAY: Why The Phoenix Suns SHOULD NOT TRADE Jalen Green Right Now And Preach CONTINUITY!

June 8, 2026



MAILBAG MONDAY: Why The Phoenix Suns SHOULD NOT TRADE Jalen Green Right Now And Preach CONTINUITY!

Phoenix Suns face critical decisions: Should they trade Jaylen Green amid questions about his efficiency and fit alongside Devin Booker? Benjamin Garcia questions Green’s trade value, casting doubt on the likelihood of a significant return and weighing whether holding onto him until his expiring contract is more strategic. Fans wonder what kind of leap Green must make to help the Suns contend with Western Conference rivals like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs—can he improve his defense and shooting to become a true difference-maker?

Garcia also spotlights coaching tactics, questioning whether Jordan Ott missed opportunities by underutilizing rookies like Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming in high-stakes matchups. The episode tackles the complexities of NBA contracts, breaking down the mid-level and biannual exceptions, and examines how the Suns can creatively manage roster construction under the league’s cap system. Don’t miss this candid, fan-driven analysis of the Phoenix Suns’ offseason path and the future of their core lineup.

00:00 Mailbag Monday questions and answers

04:05 Evaluating Jalen Green’s performance

06:47 Discussing Jalen Green’s trade value

11:01 Improving Jalen Green’s playmaking skills

15:38 Explaining the mid-level exception

21:35 Explaining aprons and exceptions

25:36 Discussing Suns’ offseason predictions

28:13 Discussing Rookies performance

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  2. You always talking about size but yet a 6’ft 2” Brunson with a 6’ft 6” bridges and hart 6’ft 4” and don’t forget 6’ft 7” Anunoby are on the way to win a NBA championship

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  5. A player who can score 36 and 35 pts in play in and if not for Jalen this team cannot make the playoff booker and brooks play trash on that game against warrior on a knock out game and you hate on him still

  8. Oof sorry for the loaded question I didn’t realize how I wrote that, but that was a solid explanation, appreciate it Ben! 👍 I’m kind of a salary cap nerd so i personally would like to see an episode on that. Maybe like an “ideal offseason” type of thing where you do the moves you would do as the GM and show us what the salary sheet looks like and what tax/apron you’d ideally end up in. A good example would be how a YouTuber AVC did his for the suns (maybe without that Ja trade tho lol). Thanks again!

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