Phoenix Suns Make Bold Moves for Kevin Durant

The Phoenix Suns made a big splash by trading for Kevin Durant, but they didn't stop there. They also got the 10th overall pick in the NBA Draft, along with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and five second-round picks. Green, who is 23, has shown he can score around 20 points per game. But he still has room to grow. The Suns did their homework on Green before making the trade. They wanted to see if he could be a valuable piece for their team or if they could trade him again in the future. But for now, they plan to keep him. Brooks is known for his defense and his ability to shoot three-pointers. He's also seen as a leader on the team. The Suns' new general manager, Brian Gregory, was looking for someone like Brooks to help build the team's culture. The Suns have been looking to upgrade their starting center. They tried to get Rudy Gobert, Jakob Poeltl, and Kel'el Ware during the Durant talks. They might still try to get a better center in the future.

Nick Richards, who played center for the Suns last season, is expected to have his salary guaranteed for next season. He started most of the games and had a good season. The Suns might also let go of Vasilije Micic and Cody Martin to get under the second apron. Micic, who is a two-time EuroLeague champion, might get a big offer to play overseas. Martin's salary for next season is not guaranteed, so he might be waived unless he's included in a trade. The Suns have also been looking at trading Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen. O'Neale averaged 9. 1 points last season and shoots well from three-point range. Allen averaged 10. 6 points and also shoots well from three-point range. Both players have a few years left on their contracts, so the Suns might try to trade them to get better players.

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