If a trade for Kevin Durant can’t be worked out this summer, will the Suns basically stand pat with the roster they presently have to begin the 2022/23 season? I’d say that is the likely scenario as long as KD hasn’t been traded elsewhere. A mid-season trade wouldn’t be the optimal way to acquire him but I doubt that the Suns will give up any of their best trade assets until a trade for him is definitely ruled out.
That may come sooner than later though as there is some speculation that Durant may sit out of training camp if a trade doesn’t happen this summer (a link to that story is in the News & Notes section below).