The Phoenix Suns are facing a difficult offseason after underperforming and being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. They are grappling with significant salary cap issues, surpassing the $190 million second apron threshold with a $194 million payroll.

There are reports of tensions between star player Kevin Durant and the Suns organization. Analysts like Stephen A. Smith have suggested that Durant “does not look happy there” and that the Suns need to “disband this group.” This could signal that Durant may want to leave the team.

The Suns’ financial constraints make it challenging for them to improve the roster and remain competitive. They need to inject youth and build around scorers like Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, but their lack of cap flexibility and tradable assets makes this difficult.

Trading Durant may be the Suns’ best option to reshape their roster, but it would be a risky move. Meanwhile, there are rumors of a potential Durant reunion with his former team, the Golden State Warriors. However, the Warriors also have their own salary cap challenges that would make acquiring Durant complicated.