The Phoenix Suns have several important orders of business this offseason, but unfortunately for fans craving a return to their superstar hunting days, a massive trade will not be one of them.
Much as the rumor mill might try and convince you Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant or even Julius Randle will be coming to town this summer, that won't be happening.
Suns offseason plans are quiet and will not excite fans
Instead it is the much more low-key affairs of deciding what to do with Mark Williams and bringing back both Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin that are top of the agenda. This is the right approach to take, and if you've been paying attention one that owner Mat Ishbia has been preaching since trading away Kevin Durant.
The franchise has learned from trying to cut corners to win, and is instead now committed to building a winner around Devin Booker in the long-term. Which is why the potential extension (or sign-and-trade) of Williams is massive, because the decision will shape their roster for years to come.
There is also the small matter of Dillon Brooks, himself extension eligible but at a number that the Suns may wince at handing over. There is no doubt he was key to their playoff run last time out, but they don't have the financial flexibility to sink a ton of money into a player who may have already hit his peak.
This pragmatic approach is great as it gives the organization time to build this roster up brick by brick. But all of that goes out the window if Booker decides it is taking too long.
Then and only then will the rumors of another star joining him in The Valley be warranted, as keeping him happy (the same way the Golden State Warriors have Stephen Curry) would become their top priority. Thinking of basketball in Phoenix without Booker is bleak, and the bat signal for superstar help would have to go out to the rest of the league then.
Until that happens this franchise is going to quietly go about their business, no matter how many baseless rumors hit the timeline.
That is no longer the way under Ishbia, and it brings with it the added security of not having players unsettled or fans begging for big trades this offseason to get better. It's not going to happen, it was never going to happen and this team will be back for 2026-27 looking virtually the same.
