There's an argument that Phoenix should go all-in on a full-scale rebuild. Trade KD and Devin Booker, horde as many draft assets as possible, wait out Bradley Beal's contract (which expires in 2027, assuming he picks up his $57.1 million player option) and start over.

Charania mentions the Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat that had mutual interest both ways for Durant at the deadline and expects them all to be in the mix once the offseason begins.

Kevin Durant was blindsided when the Phoenix Suns attempted to trade him to the Golden State Warriors at the deadline. He ultimately made it clear that he was not interested in returning to the team with whom he won two championships,