Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35), Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Celtics center Al Horford (42).© Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images ...

The 29-year-old Poeltl could solve the Suns’ big hole in the middle. The rugged center averaged 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, along with 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks.

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Phoenix finished the season 11th in the Western Conference standings with an abysmal 36-46 record that caused them to miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign.

Of course, the Suns struggled with their center position last season and there is no doubt that they would want Poeltl in a trade with the Raptors as he would be a massive upgrade to their frontcourt.

Booker's salary is $49,205,800. The Suns' payroll is $220,708,856, one of the highest in the league. All this combined has the Suns paying a hefty luxury tax.

Of course, the Suns were expected to be one of the top teams in the West due to their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, along with having the highest payroll in the NBA.

Amid the offseason drama and rumors regarding the Suns forward, Durant has reportedly made a major offseason move, buying a part-ownership stake in Paris Saint-Germain -- a French soccer club.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns don't have very many notable free agents this summer, but Tyus Jones sticks out as perhaps the most prominent one. After signing a one-year, veteran-minimum contract ...

The Suns should be desperate for a change, even if that means giving up on 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. However, the situation in Phoenix could be worse than many imagined.

Dozens of motivated young people joined in the 2025 Brilliance and Excellence March on Martin Luther King Drive on the South Side last weekend.