It’s impossible to predict the outcome of the 2024-25 season, but the latest loss — and that smirk — has our heads spinning once again.
Buying into anything we can to gain perspective on what is happening, the smiles and laughter during the final three seconds of Saturday night’s loss had all of Twitter (X) speculating. Maybe Devin Booker and Kevin Durant know exactly what’s coming. Or perhaps they were laughing at someone sitting courtside. Or maybe they know they’ll be leaving Phoenix Suns soon.
A perfectly timed photo sparked countless interpretations, and here’s what X had to say about it.
The smile between Booker and Durant can really rub a Suns fan the wrong way due to the limitless losses that have been on display as of late, but maybe these two know about something we don’t. Even Kevin O’Connor got into the mix pointing out the smiles that were on the bench late in the game.
Joy on the bench during a blowout tho https://t.co/TVR4zuV3CS pic.twitter.com/KrryULV7BF
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) January 5, 2025
And to go along with this highlight of four Suns unable to box out late in the game, the Suns are now right up there with the Washington Wizards with all the shenanigans they have going on over there.
The Suns joy and interest in playing basketball are gone.
Video below sums it up:
pic.twitter.com/GwtKMXj7z1— Jeremy (@DatDudeJeremy) January 5, 2025
These plays will now stand out even more because the Suns aren’t the team showcasing highlight reels to the nation. Instead, it’s the boneheaded plays making the rounds, leaving every Suns fan with a sense of concern.
Now, let’s shift focus back to the bench. The body language from the bench couldn’t look worse than what’s captured in the photo below. But who’s to blame? Bradley Beal seems to be drifting toward the outskirts of the team dynamic, raising questions about his role and chemistry with the squad. Is it a matter of adjustment, or are deeper issues brewing within the locker room?
Bradley Beal is done with this team pic.twitter.com/59GKI1WkcP
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) January 5, 2025
Then there is also this one.
The Beal bench reactions are back!! https://t.co/hyI88d1rhN
— Dialante (@Deetalksalot) January 5, 2025
You’re left choosing which one looks worse. Either way, one thing is certain: a move is coming. The only questions are when it will happen and who will be involved.
With the season’s pressure mounting and the team’s chemistry under the microscope, speculation is bound to intensify. Will it be a blockbuster trade shaking up the roster or a quieter adjustment to steady the ship? Suns fans are holding their breath, knowing the clock is ticking on making this team a true contender.