KEVIN DURANT LOOKED around PHX Arena during the March 4 home game against the LA Clippers and saw a lot of people having a "terrible time." The Phoenix Suns, losers of 11 of their previous 14, had given up 41 points in the second quarter and trailed by 19 entering the fourth.

Never mind that there are plenty of rival executives who would advise Ishbia and the Suns to consider listening to offers, specifically from the Houston Rockets, who control a significant chunk of

Devin Booker's rumored trade value could be a major sign of the direction the Phoenix Suns are headed this offseason.

The Phoenix Suns look like they’ve risen about as high as they’re going to in the Booker-Beal-Durant era, leaving team owner Mat Ishbia with some decisions to make as he watches this current group play out the string.

The Mavericks' trade deadline pact that shipped out Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis is the deal that keeps on giving -- or perhaps taking in the eyes of one longtime Western Conference rival.

Booker vindicated that selection completely for Phoenix. The talented offensive weapon has blossomed into a four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA player during his time in the NBA. Depending on personal preference, between him and Karl Anthony-Towns, one could easily make the case that Booker has been the best player from his draft class.

The Phoenix Suns' reported asking price for Devin Booker is acceptable enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder to make an offer if he becomes available.