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Cameron Payne Says His ‘Heart Sank’ After Hearing Rumors Of Suns Trading For Kevin Durant: “Thank The Lord It Didn’t Happen”

Cameron Payne was glad that the Phoenix Suns couldn't execute trade to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn this summer.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 27, 2022
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The Phoenix Suns have had an incredibly rough offseason after one of the all-time terrible endings to a season. The 64-win Suns were eliminated from the second round of the playoffs by an underdog Dallas Mavericks team that blew the Suns out in Phoenix in Game 7 in one of the most one-sided Game 7’s in playoff history. 

As the franchise was recovering from that, they were suddenly thrust into rumors of being the frontrunners to acquire Kevin Durant in a trade after KD made a trade request to leave the Nets. Suns backup guard Cameron Payne was not happy when he heard that his team are interested in trading for Durant and revealed so on media day, thanking the Lord because the trade never ended up happening.  

Cameron Payne said his heart dropped when he first heard about the Kevin Durant trade rumors

"Thank the Lord it didn't happen."

(Via @GeraldBourguet ) pic.twitter.com/obCtr7lscw

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 26, 2022

Payne could have been one of the pieces in the trade to be sent from Phoenix to Brooklyn. Considering the career revival Payne has done with the Suns, he wouldn’t be thrilled about leaving or playing in an offense where his role would be limited even further behind Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant.


Could The Suns Have Made A Competitive Offer For Kevin Durant?

The Suns were early contenders to acquire Durant but fell out of the race as the offseason progressed and the Nets got stronger offers from other teams. The Boston Celtics could have given the Nets the best returning player in a deal through Jaylen Brown. Other teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans had heavy draft equity that they could have offered.

The Suns’ best possible player to include in a trade was Mikal Bridges, who was their most valuable defensive player last season. Thankfully, KD is still on the Nets and the Suns can focus on building continuity with the roster they have had for the last 2 seasons.

The franchise is going to add a piece for Jae Crowder after the veteran demanded a trade prior to the beginning of training camp. They’re not adding Durant but the Suns can make this a useful trade and get a good piece for Crowder if they can. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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