Phoenix was left unable to find a workable solution on a Durant trade, while fellow star Bradley Beal utilized his no-trade clause to full effect. As a result, the Suns couldn't make any midseason upgrades, and two of their biggest names knew the front office deemed them expendable.

Kevin Durant won't just go to any team, and there are a few factors that will have to be taken into account if a deal was to take place.

The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.