While both sides have fully moved on, Kevin Durant's departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder left a scar that's occasionally visible. The shocking 2016 decision to leave OKC for the Golden State Warriors traumatized an entire fanbase as the first time they were introduced to how brutal the NBA business can be.

In Bitar’s blockbuster trade proposal, the Warriors would send Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, Kevon Looney, Linda Walters III, a 2025 first-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick to the Suns for Durant.

Kevin Durant opened up on his controversial decision to leave the OKC Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in 2016.

The Golden State Warriors were recently linked to Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant in a glaringly expensive mock trade. Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar

Kevin Durant is now a 15-time All-Star after being voted a starter for the West in the 2025 NBA All-Star game on Feb. 16.

Kevin Durant was just one of the many superstars on the Golden State Warriors roster back in 2017. The team was once getting recognized as the greatest team of all time considering their winning record.

The Suns, already armed with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, are reportedly exploring moves to bolster their roster. However, Young took to social media to pitch an alternative strategy. Keep in mind that Jimmy Butler is one of the hottest names in trade talks this season, with the Suns rumored to be serious contenders .

The Warriors — who have won eight of their last 25 games — showed all the warts that have turned this season into a slow-moving, often-losing, slog in a win. Suffice it to say I wouldn’t put that W up on the mantle.

The starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game have been announced, and some familiar faces lead the way. The announcement came on TNT’s Inside the NBA on Thursday night, before tipoff between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant commented on the Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild and future, per comments picked up before the teams’ game on Wednesday night by NBA in

Lakers star LeBron James and leading vote-getter Giannis Antetokounmpo highlighted the NBA All-Star starters who were unveiled Thursday night.