The competition for that No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA draft just got a little tighter.
The Phoenix Suns made a major deal on Friday afternoon, as well as a statement regarding the future direction of the franchise.
According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Suns will send starting center Marcin Gortat, along with Shannon Brown, Malcolm Lee and Kendall Marshall to the Washington Wizards for Emeka Okafor and a protected first-round pick.
Desperate for a star, the Suns have chosen to put most of their chips into the 2014 NBA draft. They also have a few left over from the 2013 draft who, just like that, have been immediately placed into on-the-job training.
With the departure of Gortat and three guards, you should expect to see plenty of Alex Len and Archie Goodwin this year, two first-rounders who project to play significant roles on this team moving forward.
But this deal isn't about the development of players on the current roster. It's about this team positioning and ultimately rebranding itself through what projects as one of the most tale ...
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Phoenix Suns Officially All in on 2014 NBA Draft
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