It has been a busy offseason for the Phoenix Suns, though most of their moves came outside of free agency.
Phoenix began their offseason by trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the draft rights to Khaman Maluach and five second-round picks.
They then acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets during the NBA draft and selected Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea in the second round.
Kevin Durant walks with Devin Booker as the Suns face the Blazers on Sunday.
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Despite these moves, the Suns have only made one free agent signing thus far as they signed Nigel Hayes-Davis from the EuroLeague.
Phoenix also had multiple notable departures this offseason as Tyus Jones, Cody Martin and Mason Plumlee all signed with new teams.
With their lack of moves in free agency, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz gave the Suns a C- free agency grade.
“Phoenix is still over the second apron even after trading Kevin Durant and his $54.7 million salary, so they are limited to veteran minimum deals and re-signing their own free agents,” Swarz wrote. “Even so, Martin was waived to cut the tax bill while Jones (Orlando Magic) and Plumlee (Charlotte Hornets) have both departed. The Suns' only signing to date, Hayes-Davis, hasn't played in the NBA since the 2017-18 season, although he's been incredibly successful in the EuroLeague and passed up a contract that would have paid him more than the $2 million he'll make from the Suns this season.”
Swartz made a great point about the Suns failing to move below the second apron despite making many moves this offseason, the biggest being the Durant trade.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3).
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3).
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Due to this, Phoenix has had issues with making other moves but more moves are expected to be made as Bradley Beal could end up being bought out and both Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neal have been in trade rumors.
Either way, the Suns’ roster looks much different heading into next season but Devin Booker is still the one leading the charge for Phoenix as they try to bounce back after another disappointing season.