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The Suns and Diamondbacks gambled on stars and paid the price

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PHOENIX — Four years ago, hope defined Phoenix sports. Now, all that remains is the wreckage of two once-promising eras.

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The Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks both entered the 2020s with momentum and a clear mission: break through the ceiling, bring a title to the desert, and finally change the narrative around Arizona sports. Instead, 2025 may be remembered as the year those championship windows slammed shut.

Jan 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Bradley Beal (3) and forward Kevin Durant (35) stands on the floor during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Bradley Beal (3) and forward Kevin Durant (35) stand on the floor during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde

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