Durant 'over' trade from Suns to Rockets ahead of return to Phoenix

Durant on his return to Phoenix:

The Rockets are on the verge of their 50th win of the season, but will need to beat a Suns team striving for the sixth seed in the Western Conference. If tension wasn’t high enough for Durant’s return, the playoff implications will have fans inside Mortgage Matchup Center riled up even more than usual.

When traded for back in 2023, the former MVP was seen as the franchise’s last push to reclaim its contender spot. After losing the 2021 Finals and getting bounced in the 2nd round following a 64-win season, Phoenix was desperate to rediscover spark. Durant came into a organization on the descent out of contention that was desperate to stay.

Some questionable moves, like the Bradley Beal trade, was the final nail in the coffin to the Durant and Devin Booker pairing in the Valley ending with only one Playoff series win. Durant was quickly chosen as the scapegoat and promptly traded this past offseason.

Some small jabs were thrown on social media between Suns fans and Durant, but the future Hall of Famer has made it clear that he enjoyed his time in Phoenix alongside his good friend Booker. Tuesday’s return will surely be met with boos, but Durant looks to be over the drama.