I don't think Suns is ready to get rid with Budenholzer since I think they are thinking about rebuilding their team if Durant leave next season. But I really think that Spurs should get Malone since for sure that he could assist well this young team and also Knicks seems to be interested to get him so I guess he can also bring good great changes for that team. For sure Nuggets management would regret their decision to fire their champion coach.
Firing the coach makes no sense if the Suns are planning to rebuild. Durant has clearly shown he doesn’t want to stay, and since he still has star value, plenty of teams would be interested in acquiring him. But we know Durant, he wouldn’t join a non-playoff team, as that wouldn’t help him chase another ring.
For now, let’s just wait and see what happens next season.
At this point, the team seems to be taking it easy, probably already out fishing.