The countdown to the sun s turn! Coach Rookie takes office, Durant trades on the string?

Rookie Coach Takes Office: The Suns Begin to Reconstruction

On June 5, the Phoenix Suns announced that they had signed a four-year contract with Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ultra, appointing the unknown man who has no head coaching experience as the new head coach. This decision seems abrupt, but in fact it was the result of Suns boss Ishbiya learning from his mistakes. After missing the play-off last season, the Suns became the most failed Big Three teams in NBA history, and champion coach Budenholzer became the scapegoat and was dismissed in disgrace.

Why choose Ultra? Tactical adaptability: Ultra was a runner-shocking disciple Kenny Atkinson during his time in the Cavaliers, and was good at offensive creativity and player development. The Suns have suffered a lot from the twists of defensive coaches and offensive players. This time, they chose Ultra to create a smoother offensive system.

Bukchen Point: Core Booker participated in the coaching selection and listed Ultra as the first choice. This shows that Ultra's tactical philosophy has been recognized by the team's cornerstone.

Cost control: Ultra's annual salary is only US$2.5 million, far lower than Budenholzer's 10 million, which is in line with the low-cost strategy of the sun's rebuilding. Countdown to the

Durant trade: What is the value of a 37-year-old veteran?

While the Suns chose Ultra, Durant's trade also entered the countdown. According to Suns reporter John Gambadoro, the team plans to complete the deal before the June 25 draft. However, Durant, 36, (37 at the beginning of the season), has greatly reduced the value of the transaction due to his age, injury risks and past experience.

Trading dilemma: The market is deserted: Although the Rockets, Spurs, Timberwolves and other five teams are interested, most teams are unwilling to pay high bargaining chips for a 37-year-old veteran. The Suns have called the Rockets to lower the asking price many times, but the latter is still hesitant to break up the lineup.

Draft Black Hole: To get Durant and Bill, the Suns have given away most of the first round picks in the next seven years. If you cannot exchange the draft pick from the trade, it will be meaningless to play badly.

Center Needs: Since the Suns traded Ayton, the center position has been weak. Timberwolves' Naz Reid becomes a potential target, but it needs to take advantage of Durant to complete the deal.

Potential next player analysis: The Spurs lead, why are the Rockets hesitating?

Durant's next odds show that the Spurs lead with +200, with the Rockets and the Timberwolves following behind.

Popular Next Home Analysis: Spurs: Durant's camp regards it as its first choice, and the offer includes Wassell, Harrison Barnes and the 14th pick this year. If he joins, he will join forces with Vampan Yama and Fox to strive for the championship.

Rockets: The chips are the best match, but they are worried about breaking up the young core. If Antetokounmpo does not apply for a deal, the Rockets may give priority to chasing the Bucks super giant.

Timberwolves: Center Reed can be provided, but Gobert's contract needs to be reorganized to match salary. If the deal is reached, the Timberwolves will strengthen their front line and continue to strive for the Western Conference Finals or even the finals.

The Future of the Suns: The transformation from gamble to reconstruction

The Suns' dilemma begins with the boss Ishbiya's eagerness for quick success - continuous Soha Durant and Bill, resulting in a locked salary space and a draft pick overdraft. Now, the team has only two roads left:

Trade: exchange for draft picks and combat power, rebuilding around Booker. If successful, the Suns may return to the playoffs within 2-3 years.

Completely dismissed: fire Ultra, lay off Bill, and start over. But the Sun, which lacks draft picks, has limited significance for playing badly.

Key contradiction: Bill holds the veto power of the transaction, and the Sun cannot send it away; and Durant's transaction value is not enough to make up for the losses. This has caused the sun to fall into an embarrassing situation where it is neither selling nor staying.

Durant's career cycle and the redemption of the Suns

Durant's career seems to have fallen into a cycle: from the Thunder to the Warriors, to the Nets and the Suns, every time he joins a strong team, he eventually leaves due to the turmoil of the team. Now, if he joins the Spurs at the age of 37, can he complete redemption with Wenban Yama? After experiencing continuous failures, can the Suns regain their competitiveness through Ultra's coaching and Durant's trade?

The answer may not be announced until the draft. But what is certain is that the Suns' coach change and deal are not only the turning point of the team's fate, but also the last big bet in Durant's career. In this era of pursuing instant success, the story of the Suns and Durant will eventually become an intriguing chapter in NBA history.