Josh Childress: Always loved his game, but he dropped off the NBA radar when he went to play ball in Greece for 2 years. If Childress is the same player who helped Atlanta push Boston to 7 games a couple of seasons back, then this is a big pickup for Phoenix. He'll help bolster a Suns lineup that is already looking as deep (albeit small) as last year's squad. Childress brings a lot of the same things to the table as Grant Hill and Jared Dudley, but I suppose that may be the point of the signing with the mileage on Hill getting up there.
Hedo Turkoglu: A lot depends on whether we get Orlando Turk or Toronto Turk. Reports have indicated that Hedo really wanted to come to Phoenix, and he'll likely be motivated to play well on a team coming off of a trip to the WCF. We'll see. His versatility and ability to get his shot off from virtually anywhere on the floor make him an ideal player to plug into the Suns system, and the idea is that his playmaking skills will give Nash a few breathers on the offensive end. Turkoglu certainly isn't Amare Stoudemire, but his presence should bring a variety of interesting offensive wrinkles to the Suns attack.
Size and interior defense remain a serious concern, especially if Robin Lopez goes down again, but the roster is versatile and absolutely stacked. Not the worst position to be in.
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