PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have had one of the busiest offseason in the NBA thus far, the results of which getting mixed reviews. The NBA draft was a successful, being able to grab an elite prospect in Khaman Maluach and a steal in the second round with Rasheer Fleming. However, outside of the draft, general manager Brian Gregory’s moves have received plenty of flack from NBA analyst.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz wasn’t pleased with the return on the Kevin Durant trade or the free agent signings the franchise has made to this point.
Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Swartz on Suns Offseason moves:
“If the Phoenix Suns have a plan, they’ve done an unbelievable job of hiding it. Phoenix is still over the second apron even after trading Kevin Durant and his $54.7 million salary, so they are limited to veteran minimum deals and re-signing their own free agents. Even so, Martin was waived to cut the tax bill while Jones (Orlando Magic) and Plumlee (Charlotte Hornets) have both departed.
“The Suns’ only signing to date, Hayes-Davis, hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2017-18 season…It’s hard to imagine Hayes-Davis seeing a lot of playing time on a wing-heavy rotation in Phoenix unless a trade shakes things up.”
Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Swartz has valid criticisms for the front office, as being over the second apron is still a major problem. The main priority for Gregory was to get Phoenix under that mark to make more signings and trades to improve the roster. The final hurdle to achieve that is negotiating Bradley Beal’s contract buyout. Beal’s $110 million remaining salary would make it one of the biggest buyouts in NBA history.
However, once Gregory and Beal are able to reach an agreement, the Suns could start to make some serious moves. The franchise would have plenty of flexibility under the second apron and be able to trade their valuable role players for a more prominent scoring option to pair with Devin Booker.
Suns shopping key rotational pieces if Bradley Beal buyout happens
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
