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The reasoning behind the Bradley Beal addition is perplexing. All three primary offensive players—Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal—are known as score-first players. This makes for an awkward fit and potentially redundant firepower without the proper distribution and depth that a well-constructed roster requires. The Suns had previously executed a winning strategy, culminating in a successful 64-win season, but the decision to trade for Beal appears to stem from an overreaction to previous playoff disappointments.