Chriss at a Crossroads

Marquese Chriss was the 8th pick in the draft just two years ago. Why did the Suns give up on him, and what will he have to fix if he's going to make a difference in Houston? Contributor Ryan Nguyen explores.
September 6, 2018

By Ryan Nguyen

NBA teams rarely give up on lottery picks after two seasons, especially ones who remain filled with athleticism and raw potential. But that’s precisely what the Suns did last week when they traded Marquese Chriss, along with Brandon Knight, to the Rockets for Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton.

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