The Phoenix Suns have informed all interested teams they are not trading Kevin Durant. Several more teams inquired with the Suns after they held talks with the Golden State Warriors. Durant was “blindsided” by his inclusion in trade talks leading to the deadline. “There will be a full evaluation of this team if they’re not able to turn it around by the offseason,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today’s Trade Deadline Special.
Source: RealGM
Source: RealGM
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Luka, Jimmy, KD, AD, Fox and more. The NBA got sweet revenge on the Super Bowl- bound NFL with the bright spotlight it garnered during trade deadline week for the NFL having Christmas games. Now back to NFL programming. pic.x.com/HSv65OnJE1 – 3:34 AM
Luka, Jimmy, KD, AD, Fox and more. The NBA got sweet revenge on the Super Bowl- bound NFL with the bright spotlight it garnered during trade deadline week for the NFL having Christmas games. Now back to NFL programming. pic.x.com/HSv65OnJE1 – 3:34 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
There have been multiple reports that Kevin Durant was included in Jimmy Butler trade talks. The Suns categorically deny it.
Some insight into their thinking on the KD trade rumors, the Jusuf Nurkic-Cody Martin deal, James Jones’ future and more: bit.ly/4hE2Vda – 9:02 PM
There have been multiple reports that Kevin Durant was included in Jimmy Butler trade talks. The Suns categorically deny it.
Some insight into their thinking on the KD trade rumors, the Jusuf Nurkic-Cody Martin deal, James Jones’ future and more: bit.ly/4hE2Vda – 9:02 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
What a deadline!
Recapped it all with @tomhaberstroh: Lakers, Warriors, Butler, KD, Suns, Grizzlies, Kings, Cavs, Trae, Bucks, and so much more from Chet to Cooper to Amen.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/05xDia…
YouTube: youtu.be/MWs711tb79Y
🏀 – 8:53 PM
What a deadline!
Recapped it all with @tomhaberstroh: Lakers, Warriors, Butler, KD, Suns, Grizzlies, Kings, Cavs, Trae, Bucks, and so much more from Chet to Cooper to Amen.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/05xDia…
YouTube: youtu.be/MWs711tb79Y
🏀 – 8:53 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
How do you think Kevin Durant feels about Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia, knowing he was willing to send him to the Warriors in a deal involving Layoff Jimmy? What are the chances of him re-upping? – 8:50 PM
How do you think Kevin Durant feels about Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia, knowing he was willing to send him to the Warriors in a deal involving Layoff Jimmy? What are the chances of him re-upping? – 8:50 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
With the Minnesota Timberwolves trying to add Kevin Durant to their team, which would’ve paired Durant and Anthony Edwards, here’s a story with lots of details about their relationship, which will make you really wonder, what if:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ke… – 8:25 PM
With the Minnesota Timberwolves trying to add Kevin Durant to their team, which would’ve paired Durant and Anthony Edwards, here’s a story with lots of details about their relationship, which will make you really wonder, what if:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ke… – 8:25 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
What a deadline!
Recapped it all with @tomhaberstroh: Lakers, Warriors, Butler, KD, Suns, Grizzlies, Kings, Cavs, Trae, Bucks, and so much more from Chet to Cooper to Amen.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/05xDia…
YouTube: youtu.be/Vxx1NmZrrqw?si…
🏀 – 8:25 PM
What a deadline!
Recapped it all with @tomhaberstroh: Lakers, Warriors, Butler, KD, Suns, Grizzlies, Kings, Cavs, Trae, Bucks, and so much more from Chet to Cooper to Amen.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/05xDia…
YouTube: youtu.be/Vxx1NmZrrqw?si…
🏀 – 8:25 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The mutual respect between Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant is well known. When Durant’s name surfaced on the open market, the Timberwolves explored a dream scenario. Teamed up with @sam_amick to look at a hell of a what-if. Story below 👇👇👇 – 7:42 PM
The mutual respect between Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant is well known. When Durant’s name surfaced on the open market, the Timberwolves explored a dream scenario. Teamed up with @sam_amick to look at a hell of a what-if. Story below 👇👇👇 – 7:42 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) and Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness) are questionable for the Suns tomorrow.
Ryan Dunn (left ankle soreness) is probable. – 7:37 PM
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) and Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness) are questionable for the Suns tomorrow.
Ryan Dunn (left ankle soreness) is probable. – 7:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ryan Dunn (left ankle soreness) is probable for tomorrow’s game against the Jazz, while Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) and Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness) are questionable.
Jusuf Nurkic (trade pending) is obviously out – 7:37 PM
Ryan Dunn (left ankle soreness) is probable for tomorrow’s game against the Jazz, while Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) and Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness) are questionable.
Jusuf Nurkic (trade pending) is obviously out – 7:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns injury report vs. Jazz:
Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness) and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) QUESTIONABLE.
Ryan Dunn (left ankle soreness).PROBABLE.
Jusuf Nurkic (trade pending) OUT. #Suns pic.x.com/K7Rl1Zv5ng – 7:36 PM
Suns injury report vs. Jazz:
Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness) and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) QUESTIONABLE.
Ryan Dunn (left ankle soreness).PROBABLE.
Jusuf Nurkic (trade pending) OUT. #Suns pic.x.com/K7Rl1Zv5ng – 7:36 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
A juicy what-if: Inside the Timberwolves’ trade deadline day exploration of a Kevin Durant trade, and the failed Warriors pursuit that led to it, at @TheAthletic (W/ @JonKrawczynski)
nytimes.com/athletic/61200… – 7:33 PM
A juicy what-if: Inside the Timberwolves’ trade deadline day exploration of a Kevin Durant trade, and the failed Warriors pursuit that led to it, at @TheAthletic (W/ @JonKrawczynski)
nytimes.com/athletic/61200… – 7:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick a team:
Team Shaq
LeBron
Steph
Davis
Tatum
Durant
Dame
Harden
Brown
Team Kenny
Ant
Brunson
JJJ
J-Dub
Garland
Mobley
Cade
Herro
Team Chuck
Jokic
Giannis
Shai
Wemby
Siakam
Sengun
KAT
Mitchell pic.x.com/S3JukmQZOo – 6:58 PM
Pick a team:
Team Shaq
LeBron
Steph
Davis
Tatum
Durant
Dame
Harden
Brown
Team Kenny
Ant
Brunson
JJJ
J-Dub
Garland
Mobley
Cade
Herro
Team Chuck
Jokic
Giannis
Shai
Wemby
Siakam
Sengun
KAT
Mitchell pic.x.com/S3JukmQZOo – 6:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Shaq just took Kevin Durant in the fifth round of the NBA All-Star Draft. The disrespect! – 6:52 PM
Shaq just took Kevin Durant in the fifth round of the NBA All-Star Draft. The disrespect! – 6:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant has yet to be selected in #NBAAllStar draft through four rounds.
Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley conducting the draft on @NBAonTNT . #Suns – 6:50 PM
Kevin Durant has yet to be selected in #NBAAllStar draft through four rounds.
Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley conducting the draft on @NBAonTNT . #Suns – 6:50 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Next season’s Starting5 episode following Kevin Durant through the Phoenix Suns’ trade deadline discussions this week figures to be an absolutely riveting watch. – 6:29 PM
Next season’s Starting5 episode following Kevin Durant through the Phoenix Suns’ trade deadline discussions this week figures to be an absolutely riveting watch. – 6:29 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Sources: A team that made a last-ditch effort near the deadline to engage the Phoenix Suns on trading for Kevin Durant to no avail: the Minnesota Timberwolves. – 5:46 PM
Sources: A team that made a last-ditch effort near the deadline to engage the Phoenix Suns on trading for Kevin Durant to no avail: the Minnesota Timberwolves. – 5:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“As committed as Devin Booker is now … how long will that last?” 😳
@espn_macmahon on Kevin Durant’s trade talks and the future of the Phoenix Suns 👀 pic.x.com/nYRXBB3AXu – 4:22 PM
“As committed as Devin Booker is now … how long will that last?” 😳
@espn_macmahon on Kevin Durant’s trade talks and the future of the Phoenix Suns 👀 pic.x.com/nYRXBB3AXu – 4:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Sure, it might seem bad at first glance that the Suns alienated Kevin Durant, unsuccessfully begged Bradley Beal to leave, and essentially lit their 2031 pick on fire… but it’s nothing another series of insanely reckless decisions under Mat Ishbia can’t fix. AK – 4:05 PM
Sure, it might seem bad at first glance that the Suns alienated Kevin Durant, unsuccessfully begged Bradley Beal to leave, and essentially lit their 2031 pick on fire… but it’s nothing another series of insanely reckless decisions under Mat Ishbia can’t fix. AK – 4:05 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Trade Deadline Reaction Super Show!!! @sportsreiter @JohnGonzalez have the latest on all the moves and recap the deadline LIVE in 5! What’s next for KD, is Jimmy Butler enough, final Lakers squad & more!
youtube.com/live/6db6YVzzk… – 3:20 PM
NBA Trade Deadline Reaction Super Show!!! @sportsreiter @JohnGonzalez have the latest on all the moves and recap the deadline LIVE in 5! What’s next for KD, is Jimmy Butler enough, final Lakers squad & more!
youtube.com/live/6db6YVzzk… – 3:20 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I said, ‘Kevin Durant, another organization, another failure.’ I didn’t say it was his fault.”
@KendrickPerkins and @ThisIsUD share the importance of a strong supporting cast and leadership in the locker room 💪 pic.x.com/LZaztzjWuY – 2:51 PM
“I said, ‘Kevin Durant, another organization, another failure.’ I didn’t say it was his fault.”
@KendrickPerkins and @ThisIsUD share the importance of a strong supporting cast and leadership in the locker room 💪 pic.x.com/LZaztzjWuY – 2:51 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Lol Bob Myers just accidentally leaked that the Grizzlies were trying to get KD – 2:44 PM
Lol Bob Myers just accidentally leaked that the Grizzlies were trying to get KD – 2:44 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From our continuously updated NBA trade deadline tracker, as Hawks deal De’Andre Hunter to Cavs just now:
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Updates on Davion Mitchell, Durant, Heat with an hour to get under the tax, more: – 1:46 PM
From our continuously updated NBA trade deadline tracker, as Hawks deal De’Andre Hunter to Cavs just now:
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Updates on Davion Mitchell, Durant, Heat with an hour to get under the tax, more: – 1:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“If we’re just talking about teams, I think the Houston Rockets make the most sense.”
@BobbyMarks42 breaks down potential destinations for KD 👀 pic.x.com/YGP9KMNYyd – 1:18 PM
“If we’re just talking about teams, I think the Houston Rockets make the most sense.”
@BobbyMarks42 breaks down potential destinations for KD 👀 pic.x.com/YGP9KMNYyd – 1:18 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
As we and others reported, Heat wanted Durant but had a line it wouldn’t cross. Windy just reported now that when Miami asked for Durant, Suns made a “massive request, picks, young players.” Suns now taking calls on Durant from others who might be more willing to give up farm. – 1:13 PM
As we and others reported, Heat wanted Durant but had a line it wouldn’t cross. Windy just reported now that when Miami asked for Durant, Suns made a “massive request, picks, young players.” Suns now taking calls on Durant from others who might be more willing to give up farm. – 1:13 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
OK, Trail Blazers. Durant is still in Phoenix. If you want to go all in right away, pick up the phone and find out how crazy they are. You missed him the first time around but you just beat his team twice. His history is “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” – 1:06 PM
OK, Trail Blazers. Durant is still in Phoenix. If you want to go all in right away, pick up the phone and find out how crazy they are. You missed him the first time around but you just beat his team twice. His history is “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” – 1:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think the Suns probably keep Kevin Durant today. I think they continue to putter around as a Play-In team. And then I think they probably have to look into trading him over the summer for less than they could have gotten today.
I just think that partnership has run its course. – 9:16 AM
I think the Suns probably keep Kevin Durant today. I think they continue to putter around as a Play-In team. And then I think they probably have to look into trading him over the summer for less than they could have gotten today.
I just think that partnership has run its course. – 9:16 AM
More on this storyline
“I forced everybody to be together,” he said. “That was my job, to make sure we were all on the same page. The best teams are the ones that can be close-knit as a group—without that, you’re not going to win anything.” -via ScoopB.com / February 7, 2025
When discussing his time with the Thunder, Perkins didn’t mince words. “I was the glue,” he stated. “KD knows.” This candid assertion comes on the heels of Durant’s recent response to Perkins on Twitter, which many interpreted as a shot at the former Thunder big man. However, Perkins remains unfazed by Durant’s tweet, dismissing it as “trolling.” As Perkins put it, “That was him trolling. He knows what the real was.” He believes Durant, who went on to win two NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors after his time in Oklahoma City, understands the true dynamics of the Thunder locker room. Perkins’ influence, according to him, was undeniable. -via ScoopB.com / February 7, 2025
“I forced everybody to f*** with everybody,” Perkins continued. “When I got in there, I made sure that everyone was on the same page. I made sure we were all a unit.” For Perkins, his leadership was about more than just basketball skills—he was the emotional leader who held the team together during moments of adversity. -via ScoopB.com / February 7, 2025