Following Phoenix’s disappointing playoff exit, the team made a change by firing Frank Vogel and hiring Mike Budenholzer as their new head coach. The Suns are now focused on finding a true point guard who can serve as their floor general and play over 20 minutes per game, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. This aligns with Budenholzer’s own comments about the team’s need for a point guard and their desire to evaluate the entire roster.
In addition to addressing the point guard position, the Suns are also looking to add an athletic wing and a backup center. However, the team faces a challenge in improving their roster due to their payroll being over the salary cap. With key players like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal already taking up a significant portion of the salary cap, the Suns are limited in how they can add new talent.
The team may have to rely on free agents willing to sign for the league minimum, with Kyle Lowry rumored to be a top target. Kris Dunn is another potential option for Phoenix. Making a trade is also a possibility, but the team’s salary cap situation makes it difficult to aggregate players in a trade. Despite these challenges, the Suns are committed to adding a point guard during the offseason to address their roster needs.