The Phoenix Suns must decide on Frank Vogel’s future as head coach, what to do with this year’s 22nd choice in the NBA, and maybe even what to do with superstar Kevin Durant.

Both parts of the Suns fan base and the national media have questioned if transferring Durant would be advantageous for the team’s future.

Even though Durant wouldn’t produce as much as Devin Booker would, it was believed coming into the next season that he would be the easiest to cut loose.

No matter how the idea is presented, it would be incorrect to try to rebuild the team just 15 months following obtaining Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, even though it is intriguing to discuss.

Being among the best 15 players in NBA history, Durant is most likely the most gifted player to wear the Phoenix uniform.

Considering the magnitude of what Phoenix gave up in order to acquire Durant in the first place, it would be malpractice to let go of him.

Even with significant trade proposals, Suns owner Mat Ishbia invested far too much to give up on a player of Durant’s caliber after only one complete season.

The cherry on top is that a franchise like the Oklahoma City Thunder would naturally keep young players like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren off the table; additionally, there is absolutely no possibility that a player like Josh Giddey would be enough in a potential deal package.

Ishbia put too much money into Phoenix’s core, Durant is too good to give up on, and potential trading destinations would be in a stronger position to negotiate.

It hasn’t been completed yet. In regards to Durant, Suns general manager James Jones stated, “I think we will be the first team to do it because if we can maximize him, we can maximize our entire roster.”

We are a superior team, but that is not a problem. Kevin, in my opinion, had an outstanding offensive season this year.”

Trading Durant at this time—or even considering it—is definitely the worst course of action.