What happened
Suns owner Mat Ishbia said on CNBC that Phoenix tried to chase a title by adding Kevin Durant, then later changed course by trading him, hiring a new general manager and coach, and defining a new team identity he calls Suns DNA.
Durant pushed back on social media, saying Ishbia missed the point and insisting he remained elite at 36, while Ishbia replied that he was not blaming Durant and wished him luck in Houston.
The comments do not confirm any rotation change, but they underscore why Phoenix is prioritizing fit and organizational culture over simply adding stars.
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Original reporting: Why Kevin Durant completely missed Mat Ishbia's point about his Suns tenure, building a championship culture — CBS Sports ↗