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'There's no justification for this': What comes next for the flailing Phoenix Suns -- and Kevin Durant
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Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer was fired after losing seven straight games.
The Suns have a $367 million roster -- the second -most expensive in NBA history -- that's too much for the franchise.
Devin Booker is the franchise player before Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal were acquired.
Booker is eligible to sign a two-year $149.8 million extension this summer , sources say.
The Suns tried to trade for Durant in February but failed to find a way to get him back to Golden State .
Durant told team leaders he did not want to be traded and hoped to help the Suns turn around their season .
Finding a team Durant likes, and one that has the salary flexibility to pay him, will be a challenge.
Suns have not won a playoff game since losing to Denver Nuggets in 2023 conference semifinals.
Owner Ishbia fired Williams after a 4 -2 series loss in the 2023 semifinals.
Owners want to hire a coach who has a championship on his résumé to replace Williams .
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