It's time that the Suns pivoted to a complete rebuild

Phoenix is two games behind the Sacramento Kings, who hold the final play-in tournament spot as the 10th seed. If the Suns can crash the play-in and navigate themselves into the playoffs, the front office could be tricked into another year with the current core.

However, any success this roster has between now and the summer would be fool's gold. A 'Big Three' rarely works in the NBA nowadays, so the Suns need to recoup some assets and begin pivoting toward a more sustainable model that will prepare them for the future. Whether that future includes Booker will remain a question for the front office.

Owner Mat Ishbia came into the league with grand ideas, and he backed them up with some big moves. Unfortunately, he's learned a tough lesson that NBA success can rarely be bought. 

Durant deserves another run at a title before his career ends. He's unlikely to sit around and continue losing when the clock is running out, though. 

Phoenix has enough talent to command significant returns on the trade market. This summer would be the ideal time to start making those moves, otherwise, contracts begin to run down, and trade values start to plummet. 

Suns fans might not like it, but things are going to get worse before they get better.