Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.

There are nine NBA teams in the Western Conference above .500 entering play Friday and surprisingly, the Phoenix Suns aren’t among them.Despite having one of the most loaded rosters in the game, paced by the Big Three of Bradley Beal,

The Phoenix Suns are trending downward despite having a talented, top-heavy roster. While the Suns have a few months to find their rhythm before the start of the postseason, they may send a silky-smooth 6-foot-10 wing to the Atlanta Hawks in a surprising move. “Kevin Durant has one more year on his deal,” YouTube user “Burdens” said Monday.