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The Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat had advanced talks on a trade that would have sent Kevin Durant to the Warriors with Jimmy Butler going to the Suns. The general parameters of the deal were put into place, but the Warriors decided not to move forward with the trade once it became clear that Durant did not have interest in returning to the franchise he left … [Read more...] about Warriors, Suns, Heat Had Framework Of Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler Trade In Place

Mike Budenholzer called a meeting with Devin Booker a few weeks ago asking his star to tone it down vocally both on the court and on the bench. Booker was shocked by the messaging from Budenholzer, who said he wanted the coaching staff to take the lead on communicating to the team. The Phoenix Suns are 2-10 over their past 12 games. Booker alluded to the lack of communication … [Read more...] about Mike Budenholzer Asked Devin Booker To Be Less Vocal With Teammates

Kevin Durant expounded upon his decision to express to the Golden State Warriors that he preferred not to be traded back to the franchise at the deadline. Durant not only wanted to see out the season with the Phoenix Suns, but also was concerned about the state of the Warriors' roster with a midseason blockbuster. "I want my career to end on my terms," said Durant on The … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant: I Want My Career To End On My Terms

While the Phoenix Suns did not trade Kevin Durant ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, a deal ending his tenure with the franchise appears inevitable. Durant was traded to the Suns by the Brooklyn Nets at the 2023 deadline and they won one series when they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. "They're going to trade him," said Brian Windhorst on NBA Today on Wednesday. "And he knows … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant, Suns ‘Crystal Clear’ He’ll Be Traded In Offseason

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors opened up discussions on a contract extension on Wednesday, which led to his eventual trade there from the Miami Heat later in the evening. On Sunday, it was reported that Butler was not interested in extending with the Warriors. Since that time, however, the Phoenix Suns realized there was not a Bradley Beal trade to be made, and the … [Read more...] about Warriors Improved Jimmy Butler Extension Offer With Concern Heat, Suns Would Do Separate Kevin Durant Trade