PHOENIX — Letting go of Mike Budenholzer is only the beginning of a wave of major offseason changes expected for the Phoenix Suns. Since Mat Ishbia took over as owner in February 2023, the organization has gone all-in — but many of those bold moves, despite good intentions, haven’t panned out as hoped.
the Suns to progress. Shams Charania of ESPN discussed the team’s direction and Devin Booker’s role during an appearance on “NBA Today.” According to Charania, Booker is still central to everything the Suns are building. Despite trade speculation, the three-time All-NBA guard remains firmly in place as the face of the franchise. Both Booker and the organization are committed to staying together, with Booker still focused on delivering a championship to Phoenix.
The next focus shifts to the roster, as attention turns beyond Budenholzer’s departure — which was largely expected heading into the weekend. He might not be the only casualty of what was a disappointing season
This marks the beginning of several significant roster changes in Phoenix, starting with Kevin Durant.
James Jones may be on his way out, with his contract nearing its end, and Josh Bartelstein could also be in jeopardy due to his role in several unpopular trades in recent years.
As for the roster, it presents a whole separate challenge — the incoming head coach will likely want a group that better fits their vision. Adding to the uncertainty is the strong likelihood that neither Kevin Durant nor Bradley Beal will remain with the Suns beyond the 2025-26 season.
The upcoming changes within the organization are expected to be both sweeping and deeply rooted — time will tell just how far-reaching they become in the months ahead.
