PHOENIX –The end of the 2024-2025 regular season for the Phoenix Suns sparks the fuse for the franchise for the many changes to happen this offseason. The first one went off with the firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer, with the next expected to be a trade involving 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. After failing to trade Durant midseason, the relationship between the 36-year-old and the Suns’ front office is unfixable.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Durant is highly expected to be wearing another jersey next season, but many fans around the Valley hope that 11-time All-NBA member stays in Phoenix. However, Durant’s latest post on X almost confirms that he is leaving the franchise, saying goodbye to Forbes Suns reporter Shane Young.
Mar 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Suns Durant reply to Forbes’ Young:
Young is respected around the NBA media world as one of the best in the business, and it was enough to be recognized as one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball. Durant’s nice words have a negative connotation for his remaining time in Phoenix. The post reads as a likely goodbye to Young and fellow Suns fans and writers.
Jan 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
The end of Durant in Phoenix will be considered a failure, but not all blame falls on the former MVP. The constant coaching changes and the lack of compatible role players have led the Suns to win only one playoff series with Durant.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
