Following the trade for Kevin Durant there will be a fifth spot to fill at power forward for the Suns' remaining 22 games and the postseason.
The Suns have had 22 different starting lineups this season thanks to a host of injuries.
Torrey Craig and Josh Okogie started together for the first time this season in Phoenix’s past two games, against the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings. They’re making strong cases to keep that four-man spot or take it from their production over the season and the past month, respectively. Also, both Craig and Okogie have similar offensive ratings this season at 115.8 and 113.9, and defensive ratings of 112.9 and 111.1, respectively.
At 6-foot-7, Craig a 3-and-D specialist who has the strength, length and quickness to can guard all five positions. Craig has had several games this year scoring in double figures and hitting high field goal percentages.
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