Kevin Durant Addresses Phoenix Suns Trade Rumors For First Time

Things got a bit awkward when the Phoenix Suns reportedly dangled Kevin Durant in trade talks with the Golden State Warriors revolving around Jimmy Butler. But in speaking with the media on Monday for the first time since those trade rumors surfaced, Durant did his best to defuse a potentially awkward situation and shift the focus back to basketball.

On the latest PHNX Suns Podcast, Gerald Bourguet and Stephen Pridgeon-Garner reunited for a special edition of Take That For Data, breaking down Kevin Durant’s comments that reaffirmed his desire to stay in Phoenix, his commitment to his teammates, and his understanding that the NBA is a business that guarantees him nothing.

After that, Stephen and Gerald break down what Suns fans can expect from the new arrivals, Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic, before closing the show discussing their quick thoughts about what they’d like to see from the Suns down the stretch of the season.

Kevin Durant addresses trade rumors