Trade Pieces
To bring in superstar wideout DeAndre Hopkins, the Cardinals parted ways with a pair of draft picks and this 2016 First-Team All-Pro running back.
Who is David Johnson?
This pint-sized point guard saw two different stints with the Suns, once in 2014-15 and again for 6 games (and some garbage time playoff burn) in their sweep against Minnesota in 2024.
Who is Isaiah Thomas?
A Tucson kid, this star running back rose up the ranks at Salpointe Catholic before a wildly successful college career and a top-10 NFL draft selection.
Who is Bijan Robinson?
An instant star for the Snakes, this lightning bolt player provided a boost for the Diamondbacks, winning rookie of the year in 2023.
Who is Corbin Carroll?
Brother of Melvin, this outfielder was selected first overall by the Diamondbacks in 2005.
Who is Justin Upton? (brother of BJ/Melvin Upton Jr.)
In a swap with Seattle, the Diamondbacks acquired Taijuan Walker and, most notably, Ketel Marte, sending out Jean Segura, Zac Curtis and this future one-time all-star outfielder.
Who is Mitch Haniger?
A steady contributor for the 2023 Snakes, this veteran third baseman helped the Diamondbacks to their first World Series appearance in 22 years.
Who is Evan Longoria?
Out of Desert Mountain High School and Arizona State, this right-handed pitcher debuted with the Diamondbacks at age 30 after a four-year stint with KBO's SK Wyverns.
Who is Merrill Kelly?
A southpaw strikeout artist, this pitcher was a 2017 all-star with the Diamondbacks before winning the American League Cy Young award in 2021.
With two pro bros in the NFL, this three-time Defensive Player of the Year took his talents to the valley in 2021.
Who is J.J. Watt? (brother of T.J. and Derek Watt)
Swinging a trade with the A's for righty starter Dan Haren, the Diamondbacks traded six players to Oakland, perhaps most notably this future Rockies 2x silver slugger outfielder.
Who is Carlos Gonzalez?
A former division rival, this "sorry" wideout caught just four passes for the 2019 Cardinals.
Who is Michael Crabtree?
Out of Saint Mary's and the University of Arizona, this big man stretched the floor for the Suns just before the three-point revolution.
Who is Channing Frye?
A top 5 draft choice by the Suns, this Jayhawk couldn't quite find his footing in the NBA despite double digit scoring totals.
Who is Josh Jackson?
This Slovenian twin shooting guard shared a roster with his one time all-star brother in the 2015 season for the Suns, playing in just 6 contests for Phoenix.
Who is Zoran Dragic? (brother of Goran Dragic)
Left without a quarterback after the retirement of Kurt Warner, the Cardinals dealt for Eagles gunslinger Kevin Kolb, sending this pro bowl cornerback packing in the process.
Who is Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
This former college sniper returned to the NBA after two years in China to play 6 unremarkable games for the 2018-19 Suns.
Who is Jimmer Fredette?
The Pac-12 leader in rushing yards for the 2018 campaign, this Sun Devil running back stuck in the Valley after being drafted by the Cardinals in the 7th round of the 2020 draft.
Who is Eno Benjamin?
This Congolese big man spent two years backing up DeAndre Ayton on the 2022 and 2023 Suns.
Who is Bismack Biyombo?
From the same school and in the same draft as his little brother, this older brother suited up in the only 8 games of his career for the Suns in the 09-10 season.
Who is Taylor Griffin? (brother of Blake)
To acquire the lanky wing Mikal Bridges, the Suns shipped out this first-round draft pick out of Texas Tech on draft night.
Who is Zhaire Smith?
A one-time 2nd-team all-pro back with Washington, this veteran running back toted one carry for four yards for the 2019 Cardinals.
Who is Alfred Morris?
A Kentucky guard out of Cesar Chavez High and AZ Compass Prep, this late first round pick point guard suited up for 16 unremarkable games for the 2024-25 Suns.
Who is TyTy Washington Jr.?
This second year kicker made 90% of his kicks for the 2015 Conference Title bound Cardinals.
Who is Chandler Catanzaro?
A brief 2026 Snake, this right-hander is the brother of Tyson, a former all-star starter for the San Diego Padres.