The Suns were 25-25 at the trade deadline, and Durant was not willing to abort the mission. The team is now 26-28, and Durant is still not willing to abort the mission. "Obviously, when you pay so much for a team, and we're not playing up to our expectation, somebody has to go," Durant said.

Kevin Durant had no interest in being traded anywhere, rather than avoiding a Warriors reunion, he told ESPN’s Malika Andrews. Golden State reportedly made numerous offers to the Suns for Durant prior to the trade deadline. Durant was “blindsided” that his name came up in trade talks and reportedly didn’t want a second stint with the Warriors.

Kevin Durant weighed in on the challenges the Suns face with their 'Big Three' and the pressure of expectations this season.

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During an interview with NBA reporter Malika Andrews of ESPN, Kevin Durant revealed why he blocked a trade back to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors

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