Welcome to Kevin Durant Mock Trade Week. As one of the most valuable assets the organization holds — and the most likely piece the Phoenix Suns could move — we’re putting together a weeklong series exploring trade possibilities to determine his true market value. If you haven’t read the lead-up articles laying the groundwork for this, I’d recommend catching up before diving in.
The Phoenix Suns have put themselves in a tough position. With being in the second apron and having a contract deemed untradable in Bradley Beal, the team has to find a way to shed salary and stay competitive so as not to upset franchise star Devin Booker.