Over the last three seasons, the Phoenix Suns have gone a combined 68-178.They’ve also missed the playoffs in eight-consecutive campaigns.The Steve Nash days seem like an eternity ago and it’s safe to say that the current rebuild hasn’t exactly gone smoothly. Drafting Deandre Ayton and trading up for Mikal Bridges will undoubtedly boost their young core, but it’s obvious that they’ll need to make a few more improvements in order to return to their winning ways.Recently, Suns general manager Ryan McDonough indicated that the team will pursue veteran free agents to add to Devin Booker, TJ Warren, Josh Jackson, Ayton, Bridges and company.“We think and hope we’ll add some veterans that will take us from 21 wins to whatever next year,” McDonough said, per AZCentral.com. “… Playing with some veterans will put these guys in position to be successful as rookies and that’s something we value. We were aggressive (in the draft) and we’re going to continue to be aggressive as soon as free agency starts.”Additionally, he noted that Phoenix would like to focus on two positions in free agency: point guard and power forward (specifically a stretch-four).Since new coach Igor Kokoskov specifically noted that he doesn’t want to use Booker as a point guard, the Suns currently only have rookie Elie Okobo, Brandon Knight (who’s coming off of an injury) and Tyler Ulis (only if they pick up his option for next season).Therefore, the need is real.Judging by Kokoskov’s recent comments, he definitely has someone in mind.

A possible fit

Although Los Angeles Clippers point guard Milos Teodosic picked up his player option for next season, it’s expected that the team waives him to save money, thus making him a free agent.

Kokoskov is very familiar with Teodosic’s legendary status in Europe and he admitted that he and his staff have discussed bringing him aboard.

“He [Teodosic] certainly is one of the names we [Suns] discuss,” Kokoskov said in an interview with Serbian website Sport Klub.

He even went a step further.

“I think all the best about Milos, he is my friend and we had the opportunity to meet here. He is basketball legend. These are the names we take a look at when it comes to free agents, but of course, everything is far from a decision. What I can say is that Milos is absolutely an NBA player. He has done a lot both at the level of the (Serbian) national team and at the EuroLeague level, so his path now is the USA,” the coach told Antoni Stroggylakis of Eurohoops.net.

Teodosic averaged 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 25.2 minutes during his rookie season for the Clippers last year. Since the 31 year old proved to be an effective distributor during his time on the court, he could immediately transition to a pass-first role alongside Phoenix’s young core.