Phoenix was left unable to find a workable solution on a Durant trade, while fellow star Bradley Beal utilized his no-trade clause to full effect. As a result, the Suns couldn't make any midseason upgrades, and two of their biggest names knew the front office deemed them expendable.

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer and Kevin Durant is expected to be moved after a disappointing season in which they failed to make the playoffs. The Knicks are expected to be among the teams potentially involved for Durant, although virtually every team in the NBA will likely reach out to Phoenix.

Bailey proposed that the San Antonio Spurs trade Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, a 2026 first-round pick and a 2029 first-round pick swap to the Suns for Durant, who turns 37 in September.