The NBA Finals are in full swing, but in Phoenix, the energy is shifting somewhere else entirely.
With the Suns missing the playoffs and trade talks heating up, the spotlight has turned to Kevin Durant-and whether his time in the desert is quietly coming to an end. It’s not just insiders or talking heads stirring the pot. It’s the fans, the stores, and even the price tags.
Durant, a 15-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer, arrived in Phoenix with massive expectations. But two seasons and zero playoff series wins later, the partnership looks more like a missed connection than a basketball match made in heaven. The Suns finished 36-46 this year and landed outside the top 10 in the West. For a team with Devin Booker in his prime and Bradley Beal under contract with a no-trade clause, something’s gotta give.
Jerseys on Clearance, Patience Wearing Thin
That “something” appears to be Durant.
Local sports reporter Matt Peterson shared a photo that’s making the rounds on social media-a rack of KD jerseys marked down to $49.99. Not just a clearance tag, but a symbol. Suns fans read it loud and clear: the writing may be on the wall.
Responses flooded in. “Where is this at?” one fan asked. Another chimed in: “Gonna need the location lmao.” Whether they were chasing a deal or reacting to the signal it sent, the message was the same-Durant’s days in Phoenix might be numbered.
The rumor mill is already spinning. According to The Athletic, a Durant trade before the NBA Draft is a strong possibility. Houston and San Antonio are both said to be in the mix, while Minnesota and New York are also monitoring.
For Suns fans, it’s a strange feeling. On one hand, it’s the end of a high-profile chapter that didn’t live up to the hype. On the other, there’s a weird kind of gratitude. Durant may not have brought wins, but he brought relevance. Stardom. Buzz.
Still, buzz doesn’t win playoff games. And with the NBA Finals winding down, Phoenix seems ready to make its next move. If you’re looking to grab a KD jersey, now might be the time-while they’re still on the shelf.
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