The Phoenix Suns have secured a 119-117 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers. But rumors of internal tension continue to cloud the team. A recent viral clip involving Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer has only intensified speculation about unrest within the locker room.
During the Suns’ recent matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers at PHX Arena, an interaction between Durant and Budenholzer caught fans’ attention. In the first quarter, as the Suns took a timeout, Budenholzer appeared to say something to Durant while extending his hand toward him.
everything's fine in phoenixpic.twitter.com/svBcziG21f
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) March 5, 2025
However, Durant was visibly frustrated as he pulled his arm away and exchanged words with the coach. Though the exact conversation was unclear, Durant’s body language suggested clear discontent.
This moment comes amid reports of friction within the Suns, particularly between Devin Booker and Budenholzer. With the team underperforming this season, sitting as the eleventh seed in the West, the speculation around their chemistry has only grown.
NBA Fans React To Kevin Durant’s Heated Exchange With Mike Budenholzer
NBA fans wasted no time in analyzing the viral footage. Many believe that the Suns’ locker room is in turmoil. Some speculated that Budenholzer’s days in Phoenix might be numbered, believing that his strained relationships with the team’s stars could lead to his dismissal. Meanwhile, others predicted that Durant himself could be the one to leave.
Full rebuild this summer. Booker gotta rethink wanting to stay. The Suns have to start completely over.
— Chuck (@Biggchuck___) March 5, 2025
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Yeah he’s gone
— STEPHENSTURDY (@StephenSturdy30) March 5, 2025
Dude's going to get another coach fired and then split.
— JP (@JonPeters1976) March 5, 2025
Yup he’s getting traded in the off-season
— John Nguyen (@JohnNgu72254475) March 5, 2025
KD don’t wanna be on the team no more he sick of it 😂😂😂😂
— Ke (@Itske5x) March 5, 2025
Despite the off-court drama, Durant delivered a strong performance against the Clippers. He finished with 34 points on 10-of-22 shooting, a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line, and seven rebounds.
The Suns’ victory improved their season record to 29-34. However, the tension on the sidelines remains a major talking point as the Suns move toward the final stretch of the season.
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