BOSTON – Bradley Beal can’t blame fans for being upset with him missing games due to injury, especially when the Phoenix Suns are desperate for wins just to stay in the play-in race without injured superstar Kevin Durant. “I get it, I get it,” Beal said. “They have every reason to be. I am, too.”

The Phoenix Suns have a critical offseason ahead. Phoenix is 35-41 this season and sits 11th in the Western Conference. The Suns are 1.5 games out from the final play-in spot, which the Sacramento Kings currently hold.

Suns fans love Devin Booker with all of them and it's because the star guard wants to stick it out with the team through trying times.

Life moves quickly in the NBA - the Phoenix Suns have learned that the hard way after dropping three consecutive contests in blowout fashion following a four-game win streak that had previously re-invigorated hope within the fanbase.

The Phoenix Suns were once positioned to be successful for many years, and now with the season coming to a close they will have to face a harsh reality this offseason.

NBA rumors suggest Kevin Durant has mutual trade interest with the Spurs, Knicks, Timberwolves, and Heat ahead of the offseason.

Here's a look at the Western Conference playoff standings and where the Phoenix Suns find themselves in the battle to make the play-in.

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