Durant headlined the star-studded lineup, which also featured veteran guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. That trio stood atop the most expensive roster in NBA history, which cost $220 million in salary and accrued a luxury tax bill of well over $150 million. Cooler heads prevailed, Durant said, when the season went off the rails.

Kevin Durant has denied a rumor from former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins, who said Friday that the Phoenix Suns' lack of on-court success during the 2024-25 season was partially due to turmoil behind the scenes.