The draft lottery delivered a true stunner, with the Dallas Mavericks improbably cashing their 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick. Even before that improbable ping-pong ball bounce, the rumor mill was in a frenzy with trade talks surrounding a two-time MVP (who's very much still in his prime).

Despite having stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal on the roster, Phoenix just couldn't overcome the bare bones of the remaining roster. More NBA news: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Considering Future Outside of Milwaukee With the Suns underperforming once again,

The Phoenix Suns, who missed the playoffs despite having Kevin Durant and Devin Booker leading the way, are one of those teams. Mat Ishbia's arrival brought uber-aggressive transactions that didn't pan out, and now it seems Durant is on his way out with a trade this offseason.