“Listen, they could give away Bradley Beal if they could,” Smith continued. “They can’t because he has a no-trade clause. Can’t get rid of him. They’re stuck with him, which is why KD is the only asset you have.” Smith later said the Suns have to “do it for themselves” and this situation “can’t be about Durant” when negotiating the deal.

One of the top storylines in the NBA world over the last week has been where and when Kevin Durant will be traded from the Phoenix Suns. KD may not be in the prime of his career, but he's still a former MVP, three-time champion, and one of the best scorers in the game. He would be an immediate upgrade for whatever team acquires him.

The Suns have to maximize the 29th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, as this is a chance for them to infuse the roster with young talent.

The Suns started this past season with Jusuf Nurkic at center. He was acquired in a trade that sent Deandre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers before the 2023-24 season. They later traded Nurkic to Charlotte and landed Nick Richards from the Hornets in a separate deal.

“Jordan Ott is an outstanding hire,” Vaughn said last week. “His work ethic, demeanor, passion, and deep knowledge of the game will resonate with both young and veteran players. Jordan will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of finding solutions and will be committed to building a sustainable and successful brand of basketball.”

The Phoenix Suns have the No. 29 overall pick in the NBA Draft later this month, and they need to use the selection to get a player who can add value right away

The Indiana Pacers have made some very wise decisions to earn a spot in the 2025 NBA Finals, but one of the most fortunate was out of their hands. Most fans already know about the big move that started this era of the Pacers when they traded Domantas Sabonis to land franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton from the Sacramento Kings.