Kevin Durant Responds to Trade Rumors as Suns Retain Core Roster
The Phoenix Suns kept their Big 3 intact after the trade deadline, but reports suggest Durant was frustrated by being included in trade talks.
- Kevin Durant expressed frustration over not being informed about trade discussions involving him before the NBA trade deadline.
- The Phoenix Suns retained their star trio of Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, trading only center Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets.
- Reports indicate Durant was part of rumored trade talks that included a potential three-team deal involving Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors.
- Durant stated his intention to play out the remainder of his contract with Phoenix but acknowledged the scrutiny that comes with being in trade rumors.
- Speculation has emerged that Durant may request a trade this summer, with the Houston Rockets cited as a potential destination due to their financial flexibility.