"Phoenix is expected to engage in trade conversations involving Durant," ESPN's Shams Charania wrote. "Multiple teams will seriously pursue Durant, who finished another stellar season, and the franchise is expected to work with Durant and his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman on the next landing spot for the future Hall of Famer."

The Phoenix Suns fired Mike Budenholzer on Monday, April 14, after just one season with the team that finished 36-46 and missed the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

On Monday morning, the Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season with the team. Phoenix finished the campaign with a 36-46 record and missed the play-in completely. Budenholzer's firing marks the third consecutive year the team has made a coaching change.