That's exactly what Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has done this offseason. Right out of the gate, he fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season of a five-year deal $50 million, and will still get his remaining $40 million,

Even after trading Durant, Beal's contract is keeping the Suns above the second apron, which limits their roster building significantly as they most notably cannot aggregate players in trades, take back more than 100% of the money they send out in trades and only sign incoming free agents to veteran-minimum deals.