It’s not a secret that Deandre Ayton wasn’t happy with coach Monty Williams. The former first-overall pick of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft barely cared and was far from helpful for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> two years ago.



Ayton was close to signing with the Indiana Pacers, but the Suns decided to match their offer to keep him on board, preventing him from leaving and keeping him as a potential trade asset.



He was slightly better and more committed last season, but there are still some rumors about his determination to stay or not. Now, while playing for the Bahamas national team, he may have taken a shot at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> and Devin Booker.



<h2>Deandre Ayton Praises Bahamas Teammates, Takes Shot At Suns Stars</h2>



“The best teammates I’ve ever been around, on and off the court,” Ayton said. “Just understanding how it feels to fight for your country and everybody on the same mission.”



“It was a phenomenal feeling. Seeing how much emotion was coming into this game and just having each other’s back and being together,” the big man continued.


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Ayton knows what he’s doing right there, and this is not a coincidence by any means. So, after all, it seems like things aren’t all that good in the Valley of the Sun right now.

Deandre Ayton may have taken a big shot at Kevin Durant, Devin Booker

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No one, not even his biggest hater or detractor, can deny that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> is one of the greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. That’s why even at this age, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> gave up so much to get him.



But unlike other superstars, it seems like Durant’s legacy is always a subject of debate. It’s not enough to be a great player, as the way he’s handled his career has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.



That’s why former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> guard Iman Shumpert believes not even some of his colleagues respect him anymore, as he’s always looking to create super teams.



<h2>Iman Shumpert Says NBA Players Don’t Respect Kevin Durant</h2>



“Like you came in like a d**head saying why don’t y’all switch teams? Y’all not loyal. Supersonic KD was one way. He was coming to hoop. Like ‘Aha, I can’t lift 185, don’t care. Bust on you,” Shumpert said.



“I’ll still drop 50 on you.’ And we was loving that. But when you change and you just be like, Ah that’s cool, we can team up. You’re still raw as f but it’s just like… (grimaces),” he added.


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Ironically, Shumpert always raves about LeBron James, who’s also had his fair share of superteams. However, James hasn’t forced his way out of any team and has always honored his contracts.

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Former player explains why NBA players don't respect Kevin Durant - Bolavip US

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In the NBA there is one particular date that every player wants to be a part of. That’s what happens in the league on Christmas Day, a moment when five fascinating matchups take place. And this year won’t be an exception.



Watching <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> play on December 25th is something normal now, regardless of the team he is playing for. This season, it was even more obvious he was going to play on that day, considering the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are a historic franchise.


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LeBron is set for a rivalry game that nobody wants to miss, as the Lakers are facing the Boston Celtics. Another recurring team playing in that iconic situation lately are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, who are a prime-time attraction with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> starring.



<h2>NBA Christmas Day 2023-2024 Season</h2>



The five matchups that are going to captivate basketball fans everywhere have been revealed, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Celtics at Lakers is definitely the most historic one, but there are other great matchups.



Curry and the Warriors are travelling to Denver to encounter the defending champions Nuggets. Having two former MVPs like Curry and Jokic makes for a big game. However, the other three matches should give fans a lot to expect.



Dallas Mavericks against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed, considering it features Luka Doncic visiting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>. Also, Milwaukee Bucks are heading to New York to play the Knicks at the Madison Square Garden and Miami Heat have a home game v Philadelphia 76ers.

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June 1 marked the end of the 2022-2023 NBA Season, so it’s not going to be until October 24 when the new one begins. However, what is now known is that the opening night features the most talented players in the league for a perfect tip-off.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> are the defending champions, conquering their first title ever with an undeniable 4-1 victory against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>. They might not be from a big market, but having <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a> in the lineup makes them a must-watch.


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Other names that are even bigger than the Jokic’s will also be competing on the first day of action. Those renowned megastars stepping onto the court are <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>.



<h2>Who is playing on NBA Opening Night?</h2>



The matchups are set for NBA Opening Night, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. To open the 2023-2024 season officially, the Denver Nuggets will host the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. This means that the Lakers have the chance to avenge being swept in the WCF by spoiling the champions’ first game.



But the other game has potential for even more drama considering the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> play the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>. Every time Kevin Durant returns to the Warriors’ court, it’s a story to follow. It also has the debut of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> in his new team against the one that traded him away. The chemistry between him and Curry is a focal point for Warriors supporters.

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Mat Ishbia’s message has always been pretty clear: he wants the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship fast. That’s why he didn’t hesitate to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> in February, as soon as the Nets put him on the market.



His ambitious plan didn’t pay off immediately though, with the Suns losing to Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals. But it doesn’t matter, Ishbia is once again doing everything he can to put his team in a position to win.



The Suns fired Monty Williams to hire Frank Vogel, who won the ring with the Lakers in 2020. On top of that, they pulled off a blockbuster trade to get Bradley Beal from Washington. Now, they’ve just added another player to their roster.



<h2>Suns sign Udoka Azubuike</h2>



The Phoenix Suns announced Tuesday they signed free agent center Udoka Azubuike to a two-way contract. “Udoka possesses imposing size and the ability to finish around the rim,” said Suns GM James Jones in a statement. “His strength and physicality help add to our team’s depth.”



Selected with the 27th overall pick by the Jazz in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Kansas basketball product spent three seasons in Utah. He joins guard Saben Lee as Suns players who are under a two-way deal, with the team still holding one open spot.


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Azubuike will give Phoenix depth at center, though it remains to be seen how much room he has on the roster. DeAndre Ayton will be the starter, with Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu as other alternatives.

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When the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns </a>traded for Bradley Beal, most people around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> especualted that Deandre Ayton would be next. They were in a tough spot with this new CBA, and they needed to clear salary cap space.



Even so, the team moved on from Chris Paul instead, and now that Monty Williams is no longer in town, perhaps they hope that Ayton takes a major leap with Frank Vogel.



While that could be the case, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant’s</a> team will definitely hope that, Zach Lowe of ESPN reveals that the only reason they decided to hold onto him was because of his limited trade value.



<h2>Deandre Ayton’s Trade Value Is Low Right Now</h2>



“Ayton is the make-or-break factor in Phoenix’s defense being good enough to win four playoff series,” wrote Lowe. “He developed from a confused, out-of-his-depth rookie into a reliable centerpiece during the Suns’ 2021 Finals run. As last season unraveled, the balance Ayton had worked so hard to hone eluded him.”



“There is no viable trade right now turning Ayton into the kinds of players (or picks) that would maintain or boost the Suns’ NBA title odds, per league sources,” Lowe added. “The Suns’ top priority — from Ishbia to Ayton and down to the 15th man — should be doing whatever it takes to repair their relationship with Ayton, to lift him back up. The Suns’ likely path toward a good-enough defense is switching a ton across the perimeter while keeping Ayton closer to the paint as the last line.”


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Of course, everything can change throughout the course of the season, and it could all go down to whether Ayton is motivated enough to play and get back to his old level or not.

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This is why the Suns haven't traded Deandre Ayton yet - Bolavip US

Ever since Mat Ishbia took over as the owner of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a>, his team has been one of the most aggressive in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, trading for both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> and Bradley Beal.



The Suns have had an excellent offseason, rounding up their roster around their stars, adding defenders and shooters, and it seems like they should be the team to beat next season if they stay healthy.



But even good things could be better. With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s NBA staff proposed a trade to swap Deandre Ayton for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana-pacers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indiana Pacers </a>star Myles Turner.



<h2>Suns Could Go After Myles Turner</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Phoenix Suns acquire Myles Turner and T.J. McConnell from the Indiana Pacers for Deandre Ayton.



The Pacers are natural partners here, considering they inked Ayton to the $133 million offer sheet Phoenix matched in 2022. Though depth is less of an issue now than it was before the Suns’ ridiculously successful minimum-signing bonanza, getting multiple players in exchange for Ayton should still be a priority.



Here, Phoenix gets a floor-spacing center in Turner who’ll block more shots than Ayton, plus a point guard in McConnell. (…)



Of their extremely limited options, the Suns could do a lot worse than Turner, McConnell and a little under $3 million in salary savings this season.”


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Of course, this would only make sense if Ayton is once again unwilling to play ball and embrace his role in the desert. But should this move go down, it would be hard to think of a team more stacked with talent than them.

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Kevin Durant's Suns could trade for another star - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> look like the team to beat entering the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, at least on paper. And while paper doesn’t win championships, pairing Devin Booker and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kevin Durant</a> with Bradley Beal is definitely promising.



Then again, even though the team did an outstanding job of filling their roster with long players, switchable defenders, and solid shooters, there are still some doubts regarding the adjustments they’ll have to make to coexist on the court.



With that in mind, Beal talked about this next step after leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards,</a> as well as some of the minor — or major — tweaks they’ll have to make for the sake of the team.



<h2>Bradley Beal Talks About The Suns</h2>



“In terms of our balance, we’ve talked subtly about how this thing can work,” Beal said. “We know it won’t be easy. It’ll be a challenge, but the biggest thing is understanding [that our] one goal at the end of the day is winning.”



“You know, we’re all gonna have our own individual goals, but I think the beauty about our group is that we’re so unselfish,” continued Beal. “And sometimes we might have to, like, yell at each other to shoot the ball or yell at each other to be aggressive because we have that mentality of deferring to the next man.”


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At the end of the day, they cannot let ego stand in their way of the ultimate goal. They teamed up for a reason, and not winning a title with this core of players could go down as one of the biggest failures of all time.

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Last season, the&nbsp;Phoenix Suns&nbsp;went all-in and made possible a trade for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a>. However, even with a superb trio alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/devin-booker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Devin Booker</a>&nbsp;and Chris Paul, they were eliminated in the playoffs by Nikola Jokic and the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a>.



Monty Williams was fired as head coach, Frank Vogel took the job and the front office started to make some big moves to find the missing pieces to win a championship in the NBA.


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In that process, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> acquired <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a> in a blockbuster trade which also involved Chris Paul. However, in order to compete with contenders such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Warriors</a>, the Nuggets or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a>, they’re no done.



<h2>Bol Bol is new player of the Phoenix Suns</h2>



After being cut by the Orlando Magic a few weeks ago, Bol Bol has signed a new one-year contract to play with the Phoenix Suns. He arrives to the team trying to fulfill two big needs: depth and defense.


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Today, in a surprising move, the Suns also traded Cameron Payne to the&nbsp;San Antonio Spurs for cash and an exchange of future second-round picks. Then, Phoenix’s front office also got three future second-round picks from the&nbsp;Magic&nbsp;in exchange for a 2026 first-round picks’ swap.


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The Suns have delivered a shocking and total transformation as only two names remain on the roster from the squad which made the&nbsp;NBA Finals&nbsp;in 2021:&nbsp;Devin Booker&nbsp;and&nbsp;DeAndre Ayton. Just incredible. However, the starting lineup could be amazing: Beal, Booker, Durant, Bol Bol and Ayton.

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The Phoenix Suns believed they had a championship caliber roster when&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>&nbsp;arrived last February. However, even with a superb trio alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/devin-booker">Devin Booker</a> and Chris Paul, they failed once again in the playoffs facing the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>. 



As a consequence,&nbsp;Monty Williams&nbsp;was fired as head coach. Frank Vogel is the new man in charge and the team went all-in thanks to a massive move to get Bradley Beal in exchange for Paul.


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However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> are not done. In a shocking trade, they have decided to collect assets for the near future. Nevertheless, another unexpected player is gone. It’s time to take some risks in order to compete in a very crowded West with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Warriors</a>, Nuggets and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a>. 



<h2>Cameron Payne is out of the Phoenix Suns after trade</h2>



The Phoenix Suns surprised the entire NBA by letting go Cameron Payne as part of a trade with the Spurs. In the move with San Antonio, they also exchanged future second-round picks.


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It was a very active Sunday for the Suns as they also signed forward Bol Bol to one-year contract. In the process, Phoenix also got three future second-round picks from the Orlando Magic in exchange for a 2026 first-round picks’ swap.


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Now, the Phoenix Suns look once again as a favorite to win their first championship in franchise history. The big difference is that only two names remain on the roster from the squad which made the NBA Finals in 2021: Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton.

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When the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> in February, they sent a message to the rest of the league: they want to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship now. It wasn’t meant to be last season, but they’re doing everything they can to make it happen in 2024.



The Suns pulled off a blockbuster trade early in the offseason, sending Chris Paul to the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal. Additionally, they also stayed busy in the first days of free agency.



While their roster already looks stacked for the upcoming season, it looks like the front office isn’t done yet. According to reports, Phoenix set its sights on another player before retiring from the market.



<h2>Rumor: Suns could trade for TJ McConnell</h2>



According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports, the Phoenix Suns are considering trading for Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell to upgrade at the position:



“The Pacers have been mentioned in another possible trade discussion this week. Phoenix has continued to explore trade scenarios regarding reserve guard Cam Payne, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and Indiana point guard T.J. McConnell has been one player on the Suns’ radar.“


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Cameron Payne and Jordan Goodwin don’t seem to convince the Suns, which is why they’d try and improve their alternatives at the point.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> were one of the favorite teams that reached the 2023 Playoffs last season. They had one of the best rosters that ultimately gave the franchise a strong record at 45-37 overall and the second spot within the Western Pacific Division.



However, they were eliminated early in the postseason in what was a painful loss against the current NBA Champions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> by 2-4. Despite the fact that the playoffs were a disappointment, it is likely that they will return stronger than before for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.


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The only weak point the Phoenix Suns will have in the upcoming season will be the absence of a veteran like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>, but they still have Kevin Durant to lead the franchise for at least another season.



<h2>Who is the player that the Suns re-signed?</h2>



The player who recently signed a new contract with the Phoenix Suns was Josh Okogie. The team posted an image on Twitter where he is signing what would be his new contract with the franchise for $2,346,614 (spotrac estimate). He will earn $378,439 more than last season.



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He has been playing with the Phoenix Suns since the 2022-2023 season where he played in 72 games and started just 26 for an average of 7.3 points per game, 33.5% threes and 0.5 blocks per game. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> could benefit from a player like him since Okogie is one of the best bench backups to keep the score up.

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The 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season is still months away from us, but teams are not wasting their time. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>, for instance, have already made moves to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>, respectively.



The purple and gold are regarded as one of the early winners of the free agency, having re-signed players who were out of contract while adding new names who were on the open market.



The Suns, however, have also stayed busy in the last few weeks, bringing as much help as they can for KD. But it looks like they’re far from done and a former Laker could be heading to Phoenix.



<h2>Rumor: Darren Collison works out for the Phoenix Suns</h2>



According to NBA insider Chris Haynes of TNT &amp; Bleacher Report, free agent veteran guard Darren Collison worked out for the Phoenix Suns last week and left a good impression.


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The 35-year-old had a brief stint with the Lakers back in the 2021-22 season, when he joined the team on a ten-day contract. His best days were between 2014 and 2017, though, when he played for the Sacramento Kings.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant </a>is known for being one of the greatest scorers — and players — the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> has ever seen. However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> star is also infamous for his never-ending debates and back-and-forths with his critics on social media.



Durant has often been quite outspoken, and he’s never hesitated to give the fans a piece of his mind when someone dares question his legacy, talent, or character. He was even caught using burner accounts in his crusade.



That’s why it wasn’t surprising to see them take a big swing at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklyn Nets </a>fans, calling them out in a now-deleted tweet where he stated they were obsessed with him and his new team.



<h2>Kevin Durant Says Nets Fans Are Obsessed With Him</h2>



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Notably, K.D. didn’t have anything negative to say about the Nets organization, his former teammates, or even the front office when he was introduced by the Suns last season:



“I built a family over there. They gon’ always be a part of my journey. I love those guys. I get emotional talking about ’em because that was a special four years of my career, coming off an Achilles [injury] and they helped me a lot,” Durant said. 


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But that’s just Kevin Durant 101 right there. For whatever reason, it seems like he just can’t help or control himself, and he has an urgent need to tell all his haters out there that he’s a superstar. We know you are, K.D

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> free agency started a few days ago and most teams have been aggressive. Title contenders such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, for instance, have made moves to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>, respectively.



It makes sense, since both teams fell shorter than expected in the 2023 playoffs. While KD and company were unable to stop Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets, the Dubs were outplayed by LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers.



That explains why both Mat Ishbia and Mike Dunleavy were busy in the last few days, especially since the free agency period opened. But the Suns had the upper hand on the battle for a specific player.



<h2>Rumor: How Suns beat Warriors on the race for Eric Gordon</h2>



According to The Athletic‘s Kelly Iko, Eric Gordon had the Warriors as one of his preferred landing spots before he chose the Suns. The guard became a free agent after running out of contract with the Clippers and reportedly had many suitors around the league.



Anthony Slater of The Athletic later gave insight into Gordon’s decision to snub Golden State for Phoenix, explaining that the latter offered a player option in the second year that the Warriors weren’t willing to include while Gordon felt he would have less playing time in the Bay area:



“A veteran minimum contract for a 16-year pro such as Gordon costs $3.2 million next season, but if it’s a one-year deal, the league subsidizes nearly half of it and only about $2.01 million counts against the cap. If it’s a multi-year deal, all $3.2 million counts against the cap. Multiply it by the repeater tax and you’re talking about somewhere around a $7 million added fee if the Warriors were to offer Gordon the same multi-year minimum contract that Phoenix did. …



“Phoenix has something else to offer its minimum targets this week that the Warriors don’t. There’s a clearer path to a larger role on the Suns. They entered free agency with a torn down roster around Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton. There’s a fifth starting spot up for grabs and loads of bench minutes available. Gordon will probably close playoff games for them.”


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In the wake of Gordon’s decision, the Warriors later switched their attention to Cory Joseph, who reportedly agreed on a one-year deal. That way, they have the backcourt depth they need behind Curry.

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