Kevin Durant's contentious relationship with Steve Kerr played a major role in his 2019 departure from the Golden State Warriors, and also his decision to reject a potential return at the 2025 trade deadline, reports Logan Murdock at The Ringer. Durant's ongoing issues with Kerr's offensive system influenced both pivotal career decisions despite the Warriors' championship … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s Relationship With Steve Kerr Key Factor In 2019 Exit From Warriors, 2025 Trade Snub
Kevin Durant Trade To Rockets Driven By Ime Udoka Influence, Low Cost
Ime Udoka was instrumental in the Houston Rockets' decision to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. The groundwork for this move was laid last June when Houston obtained several future draft picks from Phoenix through a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. This transaction sparked speculation that the Rockets were positioning themselves to target either Durant or Devin … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Trade To Rockets Driven By Ime Udoka Influence, Low Cost
Suns Expect To Trade Or Buy Out Bradley Beal
On a Sunday episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Phoenix Suns insider John Gambadoro gave some insight into the team's plans with Bradley Beal. The Suns are still planning to trade Beal. Failing that, Phoenix expects to work a buyout with Beal. Beal is owed $53.6 million for 2025-26 and has a $57.1 million player option for 2026-27. A trade for Beal is complicated by his … [Read more...] about Suns Expect To Trade Or Buy Out Bradley Beal
Suns Believe Kevin Durant Trade Can Happen Before Draft
The Phoenix Suns believe that they will be able to trade Kevin Durant before Wednesday's NBA Draft, sources told Marc Stein of the Stein Line and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. It was reported earlier this week that trade talk for Durant aren't progressing as quickly as the team hoped. Rumored recent trade frameworks involve the Raptors' No. 9 pick, the Timberwolves' … [Read more...] about Suns Believe Kevin Durant Trade Can Happen Before Draft
Several Teams Interested In Cody Martin, Including Heat
Several teams have registered interest in Cody Martin, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Suns could use Martin as part of a larger trade package involving Kevin Durant. The Heat, who are rumored to be in trade discussion for Durant, are one of the teams interested in Martin. Martin averaged 6.8 points and 4.2 rebounds with … [Read more...] about Several Teams Interested In Cody Martin, Including Heat