The second 10-day contract that Paris Bass signed with the Suns this week will give him an opportunity to play in front of his hometown fans Sunday in Detroit, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Bass, who played his college ball at Detroit Mercy, is concerned with finding enough tickets to make sure his family gets to see him live out his NBA dream.
“Man,” Bass said. “To come from where I was last year to be to this point right here. I was in Puerto Rico last year, Dominican Republic. Now to be here, the biggest stage in the world. Playing at home in front of my family, man, like, I don’t know what I’m going to do in that moment until I get there, honestly.”
The 26-year-old Bass has played in a long list of overseas locales since going undrafted in 2017, along with a couple of stints in the G League. He started this season with the South Bay Lakers and may never have gotten an NBA opportunity if not for the hardship exemption that was instituted in response to COVID-19 outbreaks.
“I do think it’s pretty cool to see these guys get a chance to play in the league,” coach Monty Williams said. “In a normal economy, they probably wouldn’t. So I’m excited and pleased to see people get an opportunity.”
There’s more on the Suns:
- Devin Booker enjoys social media, but he’s uncomfortable when fans put him on the same level as Kobe Bryant, Rankin states in a separate piece. “The only problem I have is people still comparing me to Kobe Bryant when I told them in the playoffs stop bringing up Mamba mentality,” Booker said. “I’m inspired by Kobe Bryant and Mamba mentality, but I am not Kobe Bryant.”
- Phoenix is looking for someone willing to trade for Dario Saric, who may miss the entire season because of a torn ACL, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said on the latest edition of the Solar Panel podcast. The power forward is making $8.51MM this season and has another $9.24MM guaranteed for 2022/23.
- The Suns could be in the market for backcourt help before the trade deadline, as Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports 98.7 notes that Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet are having disappointing seasons. Olson adds that both players haven’t been able to adjust to regular roles because of shifting lineups created by COVID-19.
Lakers want Turner
Trade Idea
Pacers get Saric, Shamet and Lakers 2027 and Suns 2027 unprotected Frist unprotected First
Lakers get Turner
Suns get Horton Tucker, Nunn and Bazemore
Lakers enjoy dealing away unprotected First
Lakers can sign both free agents Luka and Morant in 2027 and 2028
Lakers don’t need first round picks
Luka and Morant aren’t going anywhere
I’m pretty sure they can go anywhere they want when they become free agents. Maybe I’m wrong.
Really bad plan, not worth any presentation. If Lakers want Turner, they have to ante up.
‘Can’ does not = ‘will’
Why would Bass think he’ll have a hard time finding Pistons tickets? Those seats are available (and not being filled) by the thousands.
Could the Sixers get Saric for free?
I would love to have him back
Injured or not, he would be great, if they have a spot for him. I think they could make room
No. Just bc hes injured, not free.
Detroit could be a destination for Saric in a 3 or 4 team scenario where the expiring deals of Jackson and McGruder are used to make space for Saric.
Can they just do the Thad for Saric/pick deal already???
Saric, shamet, smith and picks to the pistons for grant? Would make them the best team in the league I think. Payne Johnson crowder mcgee on the bench
Shamet in reality is never as good as shamet in thought. Has disappointed almost every team that’s traded for him
That happens with shooters, they are very valued by FO’s & fans alike, but in reality shooters contribute very little to the game, basically they only shoot, I rather a guy like Simmons he can do everything else like a legend!