Kevin Durant finally learns his fate with Suns at NBA trade deadline after days of 'aggressive' negotiations After days of trade speculation, including rumors of a potential return to the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant finally learned his fate at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.
Ishbia (pictured) had an estimated luxury tax bill of $164 million this year] The last active player to suit up for the Seattle Super Sonics prior to their Oklahoma City defection, Durant was traded twice over his lengthy career before Thursday's deadline.
Durant's ticket out of borough came two years ago, when he became the centerpiece of new Suns owner Mat Ishbia's rebuilding efforts in Phoenix.
Durant was the subject of trade talks between Phoenix and his former team, Golden State, but the Warriors instead chose to trade for disgruntled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler to bolster their postseason hopes.
Durant was the centerpiece of new Suns owner Mat Ishbia's rebuilding efforts in Phoenix.
