Hawks Exchange Power Forward E.J. Liddell for Suns' Power Forward David Roddy
The Phoenix Suns acquired David Roddy, a power forward, from the Atlanta Hawks on Monday in exchange for E.J. Liddell, who was recently acquired by the Hawks.
Liddell was part of the group of players and draft picks that the New Orleans Pelicans traded to Atlanta on July 6 for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray.
Roddy, who is 23 years old, was selected 23rd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. However, his draft rights were later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Last season, Roddy averaged 8.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 23.2 minutes in 48 games (13 starts) before being traded to Phoenix as part of a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets.
In his short time with the Suns, Roddy averaged 1.3 points, 0.6 rebounds, 0.2 assists, and 3.7 minutes in 17 games. Throughout his career, he has averaged 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 18.0 minutes in 135 games (17 starts).
Liddell, also 23 years old, was a second-round pick by the Pelicans in 2022 from Ohio State. He made his NBA debut last season and played in eight games, totaling four points, five rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and 23 minutes.
The Hawks initially traded Murray to the Pelicans in exchange for Liddell, guard Dyson Daniels, forward/center Larry Nance Jr., center Cody Zeller (via a sign-and-trade), a 2025 first-round pick (via the Los Angeles Lakers), and a conditional 2027 first-round pick.
