Durant’s departure to Houston launches a sprawling Suns reset, reshaping who carries Phoenix’s offense and what the roster looks like in 2025-26. Devin Booker remains the focal point, while the front office has stockpiled young talent—Jalen Green, Mark Williams, Khaman Maluach, Koby Brea, and Rasheer Fleming—to broaden the window of contention. The chatter around Trae Young signals a dramatic potential pivot: a trade package that would shake up two franchises and redefine Phoenix’s backcourt chemistry.

Odds indicate Phoenix is still a player in the Trae Young sweepstakes, with odds listing the Suns among the front-runners in a summer lottery that also features Orlando, Brooklyn, and Sacramento. A hypothetical move would center around Green, Royce O’Neale, and future picks, but the timing hinges on Green’s trade-exception and a September 6 milestone. If Young arrives, Booker would team with elite shooting and playmaking; if not, Phoenix will lean into Booker and the fresh pieces to reassemble a playoff-ready core.