Suns Near Trade Talks Involving Booker Amid Rebuild, Celtics Explore Depth Adjustments

The Phoenix Suns have undergone significant roster changes, trading away Kevin Durant and acquiring Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and young centers Khaman Maluach and Mark Williams. With four centers competing for playing time, Nick Richards is the most likely trade candidate, and the Boston Celtics have expressed interest in adding him for frontcourt depth. Meanwhile, Suns star Devin Booker, who recently signed a record-setting contract extension, may still be involved in trade discussions as the team contemplates a rebuild after losing Durant and Bradley Beal. The Boston Celtics themselves are adjusting their depth chart due to injuries, giving opportunities to younger players like Josh Minott and Luka Garza to prove themselves. In New York, the Knicks begin their season under new head coach Mike Brown, with uncertainty surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns' role sparking trade speculation. Additionally, the Knicks' coaching search this offseason involved multiple attempts to acquire coaches from other teams, including a rumored but unsuccessful approach to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, before settling on Brown.