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Kevin Durant was the subject of trade rumors last week as the Phoenix Suns looked to shake up their core group amidst a disappointing 26-26 season, namely in the Jimmy Butler trade talks and the reported discussions with the Golden State Warriors (which Durant seemingly nixed).
The superstar forward told reporters on Monday he didn’t take any of it personally, however, calling it “part of the business.”
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Kevin Durant speaks on the following:
On Suns talking with Warriors about him before trade deadline: “Just business, man. It’s part of the business. Everybody is bought and sold in this league. Anybody can be up for action. I understand that.”
When asked about reports of Suns… pic.twitter.com/vEtKuAMhVc
He also said it wouldn’t necessarily impact his future in Phoenix.
“I always had a goal of playing my contract out and see what happens. … I know that will be a topic,” he said. “That’s probably the most frustrating part about being in trade talks is that microscope is going to be solely on me the rest of the season.”
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