The Phoenix Suns made one major mistake revolving Kevin Durant around the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline that could risk their future.

De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic have been two Hawks players frequently floated in trade rumors. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers are "ramping up" their pursuit of Hunter.

Speaking on NBA Today on Thursday, ESPN NBA insider Ramona Shelburne shared with Malika Andrews that the vibes around the Phoenix organization were downright horrendous this week, going so far as to describe the locker room atmosphere as "toxic" after all the Beal, Butler and Durant rumors.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant knows he's not viewed favorably in the Bay Area due to his complicated relationship with the Golden State Warriors, but he's hoping that fans can put their feelings aside during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.

"It's just part of the business. Everybody’s bought and sold in this league. Anybody can be up for auction. I understand that."

NBA reporter Brian Windhorst believes Kevin Durant will “probably” get traded by the Phoenix Suns this offseason. “He’s probably going to get traded this summer,” Windhorst said.

The Suns started the season with an 8-1 record before reverting to the team that got swept in the first round of last year's playoffs. This season, they face a tall task to make the postseason.

The Phoenix Suns seemed to have been close to trading Kevin Durant before the deadline last week, but talks fell apart with teams such as the Golden State Warriors. With the thought of trading him at the deadline,