The Phoenix Suns, as things stand heading into the NBA offseason, seem poised to trade Kevin Durant as soon as possible, although their other two superstars are a bit more complicated.
Devin Booker, it seems, will not be traded as the Suns try to field a competitive team, and the market for Bradley Beal is basically non-existent.
However, another team's misfortune could bode well for the Suns.
Bradley Beal
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center.
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As things currently stand, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, despite rumors swirling around the Greek Freak. As long as Antetokounmpo is in town, the Bucks should be able to compete, although the second-best (healthy) player right now is Kyle Kuzma.
The Bucks could be the lone team in the league willing to take on Beal and his massive contract, and Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes proposed a very simple deal.
Full Mock Trade Details
Suns receive: Damian Lillard
Bucks receive: Bradley Beal
Beal, unlike Lillard, is healthy enough to play next season, making him an instant upgrade for the Bucks. Lillard, on the other hand, is a solid running mate for Booker, provided that his Achilles recovery goes well.
"Phoenix is taking on dead money for next year while banking on Lillard returning to form (and outproducing Beal) in 2026-27 and beyond," Hughes wrote. "It's not a ridiculous bet. Even a diminished Lillard would fill Phoenix's need for a true point guard better than Beal ever did."
Both teams would like to part ways with their expensive stars for depth pieces or draft picks, but with injury and a poor track record, that's simply not going to happen.
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