The Phoenix Suns showcased remarkable efforts throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Nevertheless, they fell short of reaching the playoffs, ending the regular season in 11th place in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record. In the wake of this disappointing outcome, exciting trade rumours started to swirl around their star player, Kevin Durant.
NBA Insider Jake Fischer recently hosted a live session with Bleacher Report, diving into multiple topics surrounding the league. He provided essential insights about Durant’s future prospects, stirring up excitement among fans eager for updates.
“Everyone around the Kevin Durant situation, around Phoenix, are talking about a Kevin Durant trade as a forgone conclusion. That trading Kevin Durant was spoken about to various candidates in the Suns’ lengthy head coaching search process. That trading him was going to be basically a matter of fact and not a matter of if, but a matter of when,” Jake Fischer said.
Fischer stated that Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns appears to be set in stone. Fans are anxious and excited, eagerly anticipating how this situation will develop.
Draymond Green Discusses the Almost-Completed Deal for Kevin Durant
On February 6, 2025, the Golden State Warriors successfully acquired Jimmy Butler. In an interesting twist, Steve Kerr revealed that they had been actively pursuing Durant before finalising that trade. Additionally, Draymond Green made a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where he shared an intriguing story about the Warriors‘ pursuit of Durant.
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“I saw Joe Lacob (Warriors majority owner) and Joe gets excited, that’s my guy. He goes, ‘Draymond, I think we’re gonna get Kevin Durant. It’s right there at the finish line. It’s happening. We’re getting KD back.’ We’re talking about it, and he’s like, ‘You think it’ll work?’ I’m like, ‘Absolutely.’ Then Joe comes running back a couple minutes later, like, ‘Draymond, Draymond—I wasn’t supposed to say anything. Don’t tell anyone,” Green said.
Durant played 62 games this season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
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