The Phoenix Suns paid an absolutely historic price to land Kevin Durant in 2023. Really think about the haul Brooklyn got with the benefit of hindsight: Therefore, in terms of value, the Suns paid 10 first-round picks,

The Suns hired Frank Vogel, who coached the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 championship, in 2023. Vogel only lasted one year in Phoenix, as he was fired in 2024. Mike Budenholzer, who coached the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 title against the Suns, was hired by Phoenix as Vogel's replacement. Just like Vogel, Budeholzer was fired after one year.

The key to acquiring Kevin Durant may be trading a center. The Phoenix Suns are telling teams a center is at a premium in trade talks for Durant, Action Network's Matt Moore reported in his Substack on Tuesday.