Kevin Durant enjoyed another prolific season with the Phoenix Suns in 2024-25, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 62 games. He earned his 15th All-Star selection, eclipsed 30,000 career points, and maintained elite efficiency—shooting 52.7% overall and 43% from three.

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant responded to the viral image with a subtle jab at Smith. "C'mon Steve," Durant wrote on his Instagram story.

Kevin Durant has not advanced past the second round of the playoffs since he left the Warriors. This lack of success persists despite Durant playing alongside All-Stars James Harden and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, as well as Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Bradley Beal in Phoenix.

The Miami Heat are reportedly "hesitant" to include one of their young stars in a trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant.