4 possible landing spots for sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 07: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot against Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of the NBA game at Phoenix Suns Arena on April 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Jazz 117-113 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

The Suns can maximize their championship window

Much like the Raptors, the Suns need to add some shooting, or else they could end their run. They ranked 20th in three-pointers and 26th in attempts, so clearly they are efficient, but they just don’t shoot much.

If the Suns were to add Bojan, they could run two wings at a time, with Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Bogdanovic splitting minutes. The Suns flamed out of the playoffs last year after a Finals appearance, and it looks like their window is closing. By going all in, they could stay relevant in a stacked Western Conference, but they need to make moves now.

The Jazz end up with Crowder, who would be a one-year rental before he signs with another contender, and Dario Saric, who is 27 but coming off a torn ACL. This would be a gamble for both teams. On one hand, the Suns are giving up a key role player who can do a bit of everything for a pure scorer, and the Jazz are basically trading Bojan for Saric.

Both Croatian, Saric is a floor-spacing power forward who would fit well in a small-ball lineup with Vanderbilt at center, or alongside Walker Kessler. Either way, the Jazz need some extra floor spacing. Saric has one year left on his deal, so Utah would need to resign him, but Bojan is probably walking next year, and at least this way Utah will learn something.