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NBA trade rumors: Mixup over player going to Suns sinks Trevor Ariza deal

Thomas Lott 15/12/2018 | 05:25 MYT
The three-team trade sending Trevor Ariza from the Suns to the Wizards is dead.

According to ESPN, the Suns have nixed the deal after confusion over players who were supposed to be included.

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The deal came to an end because the Suns believed they were getting Dillon Brooks back from the Grizzlies as part of the deal.

Initially, ESPN reported the Suns would receive guard Austin Rivers from the Wizards, and forwards Wayne Selden and MarShon Brooks from the Grizzlies along with a draft pick from Memphis.

However, the Suns thought they were getting Dillon Brooks who the Grizzlies later said they would never have included.

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A separate report from The Athletic confirmed that.

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So maybe this trade isn't done just yet.

This story will continue to be updated.

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