“Listen, they could give away Bradley Beal if they could,” Smith continued. “They can’t because he has a no-trade clause. Can’t get rid of him. They’re stuck with him, which is why KD is the only asset you have.” Smith later said the Suns have to “do it for themselves” and this situation “can’t be about Durant” when negotiating the deal.

The Suns still can pivot. They can trade Durant, not for equal value (that ship has sailed), but for players who fit a clear vision. Or for contracts they can soon shed, giving them future flexibility and a shot at mid-level contributors who match their intended style of play.

The Arizona Republic asked readers to share thoughts, opinions and questions about the future of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant with the Phoenix Suns.

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Charles Barkley thinks the Suns could best benefit their long-term future by dealing Devin Booker this offseason as the team's most valuable asset.

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