Report: Suns Acquire Jason Richardson

There is a report that the Suns have acquired Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley in exchange for Boris Diaw and Raja Bell.

I have no idea how this makes sense for the Bobcats.  I guess it may save them some money three years from now, but I do not think you can say it makes them a better team.  Maybe they get two contributors for the price of one, but they lose Dudley a decent young player to do so.  This move has the impatience of Larry Brown written all over it.

However, for Phoenix, I like the deal.  The deal was clearly made with offense in mind and I think it makes Phoenix a more dangerous team.  Like Bell Richardson is a deadly three point shooter, but he can do so much more offensively.  Defensively Richardson may be a slight downgrade from Bell, but he works hard and will prevent the Suns from experiencing a significant drop off on that side of the ball.  

Phoenix may be a more talented team after this deal I also wonder if the trade was made for chemistry reasons.  Richardson should be a good soldier simply for being rescued from such a hopeless situation.

After his one tremendous season Diaw was nothing more than a bloated contract for the Suns.  I honestly think Dudley can replace much of what Diaw did for the Suns right now.

What do you guys think?  Does this make Phoenix more of a threat to the Nuggets or less of one? 

Phoenix Stan over at Bright Side of the Sun is not enthused.