Stephen A Smith Claims The Suns Are Desperate To Trade Kevin Durant

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 09: TV personality Stephen A. Smith speaks on radio row ahead of Super Bowl LVII at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
Kevin Durant has had a difficult tenure in Phoenix.

Stephen A Smith is someone who is always giving his hot takes on ESPN's First Take. Overall, First Take has proven to be the biggest show on the ESPN network. Smith is the network's biggest star, and there is no doubt that fans are always interested in what he has to say. As it stands, the NBA season is over which means free agency and the draft are on the horizon. Moreover, there are numerous teams out there looking to make some massive trades.

Last night, there were rumblings that the Houston Rockets were very much interested in none other than Kevin Durant. After a bad ending to the Phoenix Suns's season, some have wondered what the team's future is. Well, on First Take today, Smith dropped a bit of a bombshell. As you can see down below, he claimed that the Suns are eager to get rid of KD. Essentially, they want to blow things up a bit, especially since their big three has left them without depth.

Stephen A Smith With A Bombshell

Smith also went on to say the Rockets are in no position right now to get KD. Head coach Ime Udoka would love to have the superstar on the roster, but the front office feels differently. It is one of those philosophical disagreements that could spell trouble for the Rockets as a whole. If one thing is for certain, it is that free agency is about to get pretty wild.

Let us know what you think of this update, in the comments section down below. Do you believe the Phoenix Suns will get a lot in return for Kevin Durant? What team would you like to see KD go to, moving forward? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will be sure to keep you informed as the NBA Draft and NBA Free Agency loom closer.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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