After suffering a lopsided season-ending loss for the second consecutive postseason, the Suns are reportedly expected to enter the upcoming offseason looking to drastically reshape their roster around stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
Phoenix’s season officially came to an end on Thursday in a 125–100 Game 6 loss to the Nuggets, a matchup both Chris Paul (groin) and Deandre Ayton (ribs) missed due to injury. With their shot at reaching this year’s NBA Finals now gone, there is speculation around the NBA that the team will explore the idea of moving Ayton and/or Paul this summer in an effort to add depth around Booker and Durant, according to a Friday report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
The Suns are said to be interested in “aggressively” exploring the trade market for Ayton, who would reportedly be “excited” about moving on to another franchise, per MacMahon. Several teams are expected to show interest in landing the 24-year-old center, a deal that would end his tumultuous stint in Phoenix a year after the club matched a $133 million offer sheet for Ayton amid ongoing tensions between the former No. 1 overall pick and the team.
