Phoenix Suns' Mat Ishbia Labels Season a 'Failure', Eyes Rebuild with Devin Booker at Core
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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia declared the team's season a 'failure' after missing the playoffs despite a promising start and the presence of star player Kevin Durant. Ishbia criticized the team's lack of passion and identity, and emphasized the need for a new coach and a team that embodies Phoenix's grit and determination. The Suns plan to rebuild around Devin Booker, while considering trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
Key Points
The Phoenix Suns finished the season 10 games below .500 and missed the playoffs.
Mat Ishbia described the season as 'embarrassing', 'disappointing', and 'awful', highlighting a lack of passion and identity within the team.
The Suns started the season 8-1 but collapsed towards the end, losing 9 of their last 10 games.
Mike Budenholzer was fired as coach, and Ishbia stressed the importance of the next coaching hire.
The team plans to build around Devin Booker, who became the franchise's all-time leading scorer this season.
Kevin Durant is expected to be traded as the Suns look for rebuilding assets, while Bradley Beal's trade is complicated by his no-trade clause.
