The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are over for the Phoenix Suns. While some may think that the speculation surrounding the acquisition of KD hampered the Suns’ off-season, restricting their pursuit of other roster additions, it could be seen as a blessing in disguise. The free agent class of 2022 wasn’t stacked with uniquely talented players. The top free agent of the summer that moved teams? Jalen Brunson. Need I say more?
The trade market wasn’t spicy either. If you were going to sit out an offseason, 2022 was the one to do it. Malcolm Brogdon went from the Pacers to Boston, Rudy Gobert joined the Timberwolves in a trade with Utah, and Dejounte Murray will now be a Hawk instead of a Spur.