Someone comes and some go! The Suns will confirm the new coach this week, and Durant may still be traded

Qilu Evening News·Qilu One Point Feng Zihan

On June 3, famous reporter Charania reported that many sources revealed that the final candidate for the new head coach of the Suns was reduced to two, and the two assistant coaches of the Cavaliers, Johnny Bryant and Jordan Ultra. Both will meet with Sun boss Ishbiya the next day, who will make a final decision this week.

This season, the Suns only achieved a record of 36 wins and 46 losses in the regular season, and missed the playoffs and the playoffs. Head coach Budenholzer was also dismissed from get out of class for only one season. Subsequently, the Suns management began to select successors, and the new general manager Gregory initially held more than 15 coach meetings. With multiple rounds of screening, the two Cavaliers assistant coaches finally entered the "finals circle".

Johnny Bryant and Jordan Otter joined the Cavaliers with famous coach Atkinson last year, helping the team achieve a record of 64 wins and 18 losses this season, ranking first in the Eastern Conference. However, the two have never been a head coach in the NBA before. Johnny Bryant has served as assistant coaches for the Jazz and the Knicks, while Jordan Ultra has served as assistant coaches for the Hawks, Nets and Lakers.

According to sources, Booker has also participated in the coach selection process in the past 7 to 10 days, while another star Durant has been excluded. This shows that even if the new coach is in place, the Suns are likely to continue to seek to trade the All-Star player.

As early as February this year, the Sun placed Durant on the shelves, but was eventually stopped by the latter. Durant, 36, has an expiration of his contract next year. His salary this season is $51.18 million, and $54.71 million in the 2025-2026 season. This summer, Durant is eligible to sign a two-year, $124 million contract extension, but it is obvious that the Suns no longer want to spend money on him.

According to previous reports, the Spurs and Durant had an interest in cooperation before the trading deadline; the Timberwolves also wanted to trade for Durant before the trading deadline.