Mat Ishbia felt a need to say something.
With ESPN reporting the Phoenix Suns are looking to trade Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are interested in the superstar forward, the Suns team owner reacted to the reports on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.
“NBA Draft night is the best. Everyone talking about the drama and storylines, some are right and some are just wrong. My turn. Phoenix loves Kevin Durant and Kevin Durant loves Phoenix, and we are competing for a championship this year because we have the team to do it. Gotta love draft night! Go Suns.”
NBA Draft night is the best. Everyone talking about the drama and storylines, some are right and some are just wrong.
My turn. Phoenix loves Kevin Durant and Kevin Durant loves Phoenix, and we are competing for a championship this year because we have the team to do it. Gotta…
— Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) June 26, 2024
The Rockets have the draft picks to pursue a deal for Durant, but sources informed The Arizona Republic the Suns aren’t trading Durant and that they’re ‘riding’ with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Durant.
Booker, Durant and Beal are due $150 million as the Suns are projected to go over the second tax apron for the 2024-25 season.
The two-da NBA Draft starts Wednesday as the Suns have the 22nd overall pick in the first round.