This season hasn't produced the results Phoenix Suns fans would have liked.
They sit at 30-36 as the No. 11 seed in the Western Conference.
While some teams have made a turnaround in recent weeks, the Suns haven't been one of them. They're 3-7 over their last 10 games.
Even back in February at the trade deadline, it was rumored that the Suns were looking to move superstar forward Kevin Durant. However, no such deal was made.
Mar 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer talks with Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the LA Clippers during the second half at PHX Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Mat Ishbia gives a message on Kevin Durant's future with Phoenix
Ever since Mat Ishbia's bid to buy the Phoenix Suns was approved in December of 2022, he went right to work.
At the 2023 trade deadline, the Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson and Jae Crowder to the Brooklyn Nets for the four-time scoring champion.
On top of that, the Suns sent four unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn.
When Ishbia spoke with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, it didn't seem he was ready to commit Durant's future either way.
"I'll just say that we're going to evaluate in the offseason. We're going to find a way to win, and it's probably a lot easier winning with Kevin Durant than without him," Ishbia said. "But at the same time, yes, if we're not good enough in this iteration of the Phoenix Suns, we're going to find a way to be better next year."
One could look at that statement and feel that Ishbia is talking out both sides of his mouth, but in reality, it's likely just too early to make a monumentous decision like that.
The Suns were swept out of the playoffs by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves last year. Barring a complete turnaround, a trip to the playoffs this season doesn't seem to be in the cards.
Durant will be 37 at the start of next season, so it likely wouldn't come as a shock to see the Suns attempt to go in a younger direction.
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This story was originally published March 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM.