NBA Trade Rumors: Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph Targets Of Phoenix Suns! Will They Get Them? Can They Shine Under Coach Of The Year Candidate Hornacek?

The NBA trade rumors are dividing teams into categories of buyers and sellers, and no other year has the division been so clear. The Phoenix Suns have succeeded in selling, and are now poised to make a run. However, some of their targets are not for sale.

The Suns GM has already expressed willingness to trade some draft picks into a star. However, they probably don't have a lottery picks, as all their acquired picks are lotto protected, and they themselves will make the playoffs.

They have embraced that fact, since that is the goal in the first place and they have also taken steps to improve their team. 

The full Suns breakdown from USA Today:

"It's no secret at this point that the Suns are searching for a star to take their shockingly-good season to yet another level, and as was first reported by ESPN, they're currently considering the question of whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol is that player. But if that deal or any other doesn't happen, here's one player to watch when free agency rolls around in July: Rudy Gay.

The Sacramento Kings small forward has a player option for next season worth $19.3 million, and the Suns are expected to have serious interest if he decides to opt out. While second-year Suns general manager Ryan McDonough is clearly open to a star player of any kind, it's believed that he would prefer it to be a perimeter player. As a footnote, the Suns inquired about Randolph but were told he wasn't available. One rival executive also noted the possibility of the Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young being a target, as the 25-year-old who is averaging 17.5 points and 6.2 points per game is known to be up for trade discussion."

Rudy Gay can be obtained through free agency, but their main targets for a deep playoff run is a post presence. Pau Gasol is injured so they set their eyes on Randolph. However, Memphis is taking a hard stance on Randolph who has become a fan favorite for all the right seasons.

Coach Jeff Hornacek who has done an incredible job in his debut season, can utilize post presence to enhance the confidence of his perimeter gunners. Randolph's rebounding (he once led the NBA for a season) is a must for the Suns, but the Grizzlies seem to have other plans.

Rudy Gay can become their top scoring option, but that's still looking ahead. He did not have a good season and will probably not get a better offer than the $ 19 million left on his contract. It is unlikely that he will opt out.