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Kevin Durant Is Reportedly Not Happy About Recent Trade Talks
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/kevin-durant-is-reportedly-not-happy-about-recent-trade-talks/
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In the days leading up to this week’s NBA trade deadline, rumors said that the Phoenix Suns were open to the idea of moving Kevin Durant.
For many, it was a shocking and frustrating concept.
In fact, even Durant was shocked and frustrated.
Brian Windhorst is reporting that Durant “wasn’t happy” about his name being tossed around in potential trades.
Other teams have learned they don’t want a disgruntled Durant, so the Suns should be careful moving forward.
It was somewhat shocking to hear the Suns were even thinking about a trade with Durant.
He’s still the most important player in Phoenix and is averaging 26.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this year.
On the other hand, the Suns are in a tough spot and have little negotiating power or other contracts they can move.
If their backs were against the wall and they really wanted to make a trade, Durant could get them a lot.
But this sends a message to Durant, and he may not soon forget it.
The Golden State Warriors were interested in Durant and were trying to get him this week, but the player made it clear that he doesn’t want to return to that franchise and still holds a grudge.
That means he doesn’t forgive easily, and this could create a big headache and loss for the Suns in the summer.
The Suns already had enough to worry about, but their trade deadline activity just made things even worse.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/kevin-durant-is-reportedly-not-happy-about-recent-trade-talks/
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Insider Names 1 Team That Could Pursue Kevin Durant In Offseason
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-names-1-team-that-could-pursue-kevin-durant-in-offseason/
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Just days before the NBA trade deadline, there was a flurry of speculation and rumors about Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns were reportedly open to the idea of shipping Durant away, but no deal came together.
Evan Sidery shared a new report from Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski that said that if the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to pull off a trade that involved Durant, he would have approved it for a chance to play with Anthony Edwards.
In the end, the team wasn’t able to put together a good deal in time, but the Timberwolves are now a team to watch in the summer if Durant is ready to leave Phoenix.
The Suns have Durant, at least for now.
But because he has heard they were contemplating trading him, he might be ready to leave in the offseason, and the Timberwolves could be ready to jump into action and try to get him.
The combination of Durant and Edwards would be sensational and explosive.
They have a good relationship after their years of competing against one another and then playing for Team USA at the Paris Olympics.
Edwards has repeatedly said that Durant is his idol, someone he has looked up to since he was a child.
Being able to play by his side would be a huge honor and a career-defining moment for him.
Beyond that, Durant’s addition could obviously help the Timberwolves, who are currently the sixth team in the West with a 29-23 record.
The Timberwolves might have to give up a lot for Durant, but it could be worth it to get a two-time champion and future Hall of Famer.
The post Insider Names 1 Team That Could Pursue Kevin Durant In Offseason appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-names-1-team-that-could-pursue-kevin-durant-in-offseason/
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Analyst Rips Suns For Mismanagement Of Roster
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-rips-suns-for-mismanagement-of-roster/
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Fans of the Phoenix Suns are not very happy with their team’s management right now.
On Wednesday, there were many news stories suggesting that Kevin Durant could be leaving.
It felt like the Suns were in total disarray, and it gave all fans a headache.
Writing on X, Erik Slater stated, “The last two years have been a masterclass by the Phoenix Suns on how not to manage a basketball team.”
This probably won’t be the last time people complain about how the team is run.
The Durant rumors were just the latest thing people were taking issue with.
Before that, it was Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause and how difficult it is to move his contract.
Others are upset by the state of the team and the dysfunction with Jusuf Nurkic and others.
Over the last few years, the team’s management has been trying to build a strong roster, acquiring Beal, Durant, Nurkic, and others.
But none of these moves have really changed the trajectory of the team, and they continue to struggle.
They are currently 10th in the West with a 25-25 record.
Sadly, they are now strapped for cash and have limited options because of their transactions and trades.
So there are many questions about the team’s future, and people are afraid they’ll be stuck in the middle of the pack forever.
There is still time for Phoenix to do something substantial and important on Thursday, but people are losing hope.
But perhaps the second half of the season will be better than the first.
The post Analyst Rips Suns For Mismanagement Of Roster appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-rips-suns-for-mismanagement-of-roster/
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Kevin Durant Speaks Out About Trade Rumors
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/kevin-durant-speaks-out-about-trade-rumors/
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It felt like the Phoenix Suns were going to lose Kevin Durant for several days leading up to the NBA’s trade deadline.
The Suns reportedly shopped Durant around to several different teams, including his former Golden State Warriors, but a deal was never completed.
Now, Durant is back on the Suns, which potentially felt awkward from an outsider’s perspective.
However, at least based on his public comments, Durant doesn’t seem to be bothered by what transpired over the past few days and wishes to put it all behind him.
Durant didn’t appreciate the spotlight during this fiasco, and it didn’t help that rumors were flying and multiple teams were mentioned as likely destinations.
After all of this discourse, the Suns still have a two-man core of Devin Booker and Durant, which is one of the best duos in the league when both players are healthy.
The Suns currently hold a 26-26 record, which is good for a tie for 10th place in the Western Conference.
They still have plenty of time to turn things around and make a deep playoff run, but they’ll need everyone on this roster to be bought in, especially Durant and Booker.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/kevin-durant-speaks-out-about-trade-rumors/
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Odds Show A Clear Favorite To Land Kevin Durant In Offseason
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/odds-show-a-clear-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-in-offseason/
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There was plenty of optimism and excitement surrounding the Phoenix Suns when they traded for superstar and future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant two years ago.
But so far, they have nothing to show for it — they lost in the second round of the 2023 playoffs and they got swept in the first round of the 2024 playoffs, and right now, they hold a dismal 26-27 record and are in 11th place in the Western Conference.
There were rumors that Durant would get traded prior to this year’s trade deadline, perhaps for Jimmy Butler, another veteran star forward, but instead, he remained put, and the Suns made no real moves.
Now, there are rumors that Durant could get traded this summer, and per NBACentral, the Houston Rockets are the betting favorites to land him if he changes teams.
Durant, despite being 36 years of age, is still playing at the level he has always played at — he’s averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 52.8 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from 3-point range this season.
However, there has been tons of pressure on Phoenix to win the NBA championship because they gave away four future first-round draft picks to get him, as well as four first-round pick swaps to get guard Bradley Beal in the summer of 2023.
Another team trading for Durant this summer would likely be a risky move, given his age, mileage and injury history, as well as the high price the Suns are likely to ask for.
The post Odds Show A Clear Favorite To Land Kevin Durant In Offseason appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/odds-show-a-clear-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-in-offseason/
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Suns Have A Concerning Record In Their Last 8 Games
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/suns-have-a-concerning-record-in-their-last-8-games/
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The troubles continue for the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns were taken down by the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama on Thursday night, and fans were shaking their heads afterward.
As noted by Hoop Central on X, the Suns are now 1-7 over the last eight games.
“What needs to change in Phoenix?” they asked, and many people were wondering the same thing.
The Suns were taken down by the Portland Trail Blazers (twice), Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets before their loss to the Spurs on Thursday.
Since the start of February, the Suns have only defeated one team: the Utah Jazz, and they barely beat them in overtime.
This hasn’t been a great stretch of games for the Suns, but it also hasn’t been a great season either.
They remain the 11th seed in the West with a 26-29 record and wouldn’t even qualify for the play-in tournament if it started today.
They need to rack up some important wins over the next week, but it’s not clear how they will do it.
They will next face the Chicago Bulls, followed by the Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans twice.
If they can score some victories, fans will feel better and will think that perhaps March will be kinder to them than February has been.
After a messy first half of the season and a complicated trade deadline, there are a ton of questions about the future of this team.
The more they lose, the larger those questions become.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/suns-have-a-concerning-record-in-their-last-8-games/