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.

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.