Chandler, 32, says this has been the …

Chandler, 32, says this has been the most challenging stretch of an 11-year career. Tougher than the adjustments he had to make during his rookie season in 2007-08. More frustrating than missing the entire 2015-16 season with a torn labrum. More trying than being traded. At one point during his suspension, Chandler admits, he contemplated retiring from the NBA altogether. “You start to think about, ‘Is it really worth it?’” Chandler says. “Not because you don’t want to play, but because you’re in a dark place.”