The Suns started their off-season by firing first-year coach Mike Budenholzer. It's the first step in what could be a dramatic remodeling of the club.

Kevin Durant may have just dropped his clearest signal yet that his time with the Phoenix Suns is coming to an end. Following a thoughtful message on social media from Forbes’ Shane Young, who praised Durant’s professionalism and openness during postgame interviews, the former MVP offered a telling reply.

After firing their third coach in three years, the Suns' next -- and perhaps only -- move is trading the superstar owner Mat Ishbia acquired just hours after buying the team: Kevin Durant.