And it should benefit the Phoenix Suns.
All is quiet on the Eastern Front. As teams across the league ponder what their offseason moves will look like, many eyes remain locked on the Milwaukee Bucks and the uncertain fate of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The nine-time All-Star and two-time MVP is at the center of speculation once again: will he stay loyal to the Bucks, or will he seek a trade that could dramatically shift the balance of power in the NBA?
The Giannis domino carries real weight.
And how does this tie back to the Phoenix Suns? It’s simple. There are teams out there who think they have a shot at landing Giannis. And because of that belief, however misguided, they may be holding onto assets, preserving cap space, and structuring their offseason around a pipe dream.
It’s not going to happen. Giannis isn’t going anywhere. He’s staying in Milwaukee.
“Right now, there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market, there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions. He has not asked for it. The Bucks are not looking to trade him.”
– Brian Windhorst
( @GetUpESPN / h/t @ClutchPoints )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 10, 2025
And with that news, Kevin Durant officially becomes the biggest prize on the offseason market.
For teams teetering on the edge of contention, those who feel they’re just one elite piece away from making a serious push, Durant represents the ultimate swing. With Giannis off the table and staying in Milwaukee, Durant’s availability could ignite a full-scale bidding war among front offices hungry for a title shot.
And that’s exactly what the Suns want.
No, there’s no trade package out there that will truly match Durant’s offensive brilliance. That’s a given. But the goal is clear: to extract as much value as possible. Quality players, draft assets, flexibility. The Suns have emptied their chest in the pursuit of a super team. Now, it’s about restocking the shelves.
So let the bidding begin.
We’re just over two weeks away from the NBA Draft, the day when the Suns can officially start navigating the trade waters. And with Giannis off the board, the rumors surrounding Durant are only going to intensify. The Eastern Front may be calm.
But the Western front? It’s starting to feel like the woods outside of Foy.
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