Kevin Durant, not Bradley Beal, stole the spotlight in the final hours before the NBA trade deadline as rumors swirled about a potential trade to the Golden State Warriors. However, Durant made it clear that he did not request a trade and remained focused on winning with the Phoenix Suns. The team’s president of basketball operations, James Jones, expressed confidence in Durant’s commitment to the team and praised his ability to prioritize the game above all else.
Despite the trade speculation and underperformance of the Suns, Durant remains focused on giving his best every day and leaving decisions to the front office. With the trade deadline passing, Jones believes that the team can now rally around a collective mission of getting as many wins as possible and taking the season as far as they can. The Suns, currently in the 11th spot in the Western Conference, are just 1.5 games out of a play-in spot, but fans and the front office expect more from the team given their high salary spending.
The urgency to fix things was evident with the benching of Bradley Beal and the trade of Jusuf Nurkic. Jones emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with Durant and focusing on improving the team’s performance. As the season progresses, the Suns will continue to aim for success and move forward with Durant as a key player in their lineup.
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