Disappointing season leaves Phoenix Suns grappling with uncertain future

The Phoenix Suns' future is uncertain after a disappointing season and even more disappointing first-round exit from the playoffs. The big picture: After two years of major roster shake-ups that made the Suns virtually unrecognizable from the team that went to the NBA Finals in 2021, they're left without a clear path forward if they want to stay in the hunt for the franchise's first championship. New owner Mat Ishbia's plan to win now, which included trading for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to form a "big three" with longtime star Devin Booker, didn't pay dividends. The team struggled to find its identity throughout the season and the pieces never seemed to fit together. That culminated in a