PHOENIX — Suns scientists have returned to work after another offseason of roster adjustments around Devin Booker, this time surrounding him with Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Miles Bridges, Luke Kennard and another fresh collection of variables.

Booker was reportedly escorted into a laboratory where researchers presented several test tubes representing shooting, defense, rebounding and “whatever the roster needs this year.”

“We believe we are extremely close,” one fictional scientist said, despite saying the exact same thing during multiple previous experiments.

Dillon Brooks observed from behind protective glass.

Several assistants immediately requested stronger glass.

Phoenix researchers say the objective is simple: create a balanced roster around Booker without completely redesigning the team again next summer.

Initial results were promising.

Then somebody mentioned another trade rumor.

The laboratory has been sealed until further notice.