Kevin Durant’s name was heavily involved in trade rumors leading up to last week’s deadline. While he didn’t ask for this attention, Durant did well in downplaying all the talk surrounding him as it seemed he could be shipped out at any minute.

There were talks of a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, with whom he won NBA titles in the 2017 and 2018 seasons, but the two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant had no interest in returning to the Bay. Ultimately, he remained in Phoenix as the Suns could not make a move to bolster the team or find one that Durant would be willing to go to.