If Phoenix doesn’t make a splash in the postseason, the Nuggets could create a trade package that would convince Denver to relinquish their second-leading scorer. Saenz noted that although Jamal Murray and/or Michael Porter Jr. could headline a potential deal, the Suns may not be thrilled with the premise of their offer.

KEVIN DURANT LOOKED around PHX Arena during the March 4 home game against the LA Clippers and saw a lot of people having a "terrible time." The Phoenix Suns, losers of 11 of their previous 14, had given up 41 points in the second quarter and trailed by 19 entering the fourth.