For Phoenix Suns fans, DeAndre Ayton is staying with the Suns. The team matched the $133 million for 4 years, that the Indiana Pacers offered him. As of 7-15-2022, Ayton will stay with the Suns as a starter. The Suns signed Devin Booker to a 4 year, $224 million deal in early July 2022. This news is great for one of the leadings scorers on the Suns. In Brooklyn, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both want to be traded. Kevin Durant listed the Suns and the Heat, as his top destinations. With Ayton and Booker staying in Phoenix, Durant will most likely not be heading to Phoenix. It has been two weeks since Kevin Durant talked to the Nets management, about his trade wishes. Who knows which team will get Durant? As for the aforementioned Irving, he did opt into the final year of his contract with Brooklyn. The Nets may not trade Kyrie or Durant until the 2022-23 season starts. The Nets did trade away James Harden earlier this year. The big question for Brooklyn is if Ben Simmons will play next year. Also, Joe Harris should come back to Brooklyn for the start of the season. As for other NBA stars, it looks like Russell Westbrook is staying with the LA Lakers. Russell opted in for the final year of his $47 million deal. There are rumors that he may get traded, but so far Westbrook is staying. The Lakers did get Juan Toscano-Anderson in free agency. The former NBA champion with the Warriors has signed with the team for a minimum deal. Back to the Suns, the team signed Damion Lee in free agency. Lee won a ring with the Golden State Warriors this past season. He is the brother in law of Stephen Curry also. The Suns did lose JaVale McGee, as he signed with the Dallas Mavericks. Speaking of Dallas, Jalen Brunson left the Mavericks for the New York Knicks. Finally, the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to Minnesota Timberwolves for Patrick Beverley; and five other players. PJ Tucker signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, as he played one year only in Miami. Kemba Walker got traded to the Detroit Pistons. Hope your favorite NBA team got the players, that you wanted. Good night!
