“Listen, they could give away Bradley Beal if they could,” Smith continued. “They can’t because he has a no-trade clause. Can’t get rid of him. They’re stuck with him, which is why KD is the only asset you have.” Smith later said the Suns have to “do it for themselves” and this situation “can’t be about Durant” when negotiating the deal.

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Kevin Durant Back to Texas for 2 Firsts, $135 Million Wing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Suns gave up a king's ransom to secure Kevin Durant in trade from the Brooklyn Nets in February 2023.

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