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The Phoenix Suns’ disappointing first round performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves has led to some speculation that they may have to break up their superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in order to field a more balanced roster.

“Do people in the league say that?” said Brian Windhorst on The Rich Eisen Show. “Yes, they do. I talk to multiple people who think that’s what they’re going to have to do that. Do the Suns say that? No, they do not.

“I think the Suns’ intention is to keep all three of these star players. Tweak the roster, tweak some of their systems and processes and try to be better next year.”

Windhorst also stressed how Durant spoke about how the Suns could benefit from continuity.

The Suns have also yet to publicly decide the future of Frank Vogel as head coach.

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. All 29 other teams voted in favor of the sale, which valued the Mavericks at $3.5 billion. The ultimate team valuation is expected to be between $4 billion to $5 billion when factoring the Sands’ financial pledge to build a new arena.

Mark Cuban agreed to sell his majority stake in the franchise while retaining 27 percent ownership and control of basketball operations.

The parties hope to eventually build a new arena with a hotel and casino in Dallas.