Kevin Durant responds sharply as fist fight rumors drag Phoenix Suns deeper into chaos
The Phoenix Suns are already under the spotlight for a lackluster season, but a new twist just added heat. DeMarcus Cousins dropped a claim about locker room fist fights—and Kevin Durant fired back without holding back.
As trade rumors swirl and a franchise hits reset, this latest drama could reshape everything.
Kevin Durant fires back after DeMarcus Cousins droping bombshell
In the past few days, ex-NBA star DeMarcus Cousins made headlines by stating that the Phoenix Suns "had a couple of fist fights" in their locker room while on Run It Back. Cousins claimed that the rumors were rooted in insider knowledge, asserting that actual physical fights had taken place—and he noted that the toxicity "carries over to the court."
Given that the franchise is already reeling from a poor 36–46 season and no playoff appearance, these claims only added fuel to the fire of speculation regarding deeper dysfunction.
Kevin Durant wasn't having any of it. On June 20, 2025, he took to X to deliver a swift, cutting rebuttal — "I have to contest this 94-footer…we were trash this year ha ha ha but we NEVER got close to this. NEVER".
Aside from the brawl, Phoenix is dealing with a lot of instability. The Suns racked up 46 losses, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and let go of head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season. At the same time, the team's star trio—Kharlé Beal ($50.2M), Devin Booker ($49.2M), and Durant ($49.86M)—made up the highest-paid starting lineup in the
NBA
, but they couldn't even snag a play-in spot.
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The outcome? Soaring expectations, fading patience, and heavy pressure on the future of the franchise.
With the trade chatter ramping up—Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves are regular contenders—Durant's statements are gaining importance. As teams scramble for an edge, the star's public reaction to the rumors makes it clear: he's not going to stand for any fake drama. But this might only be the tip of the iceberg.
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Kevin Durant's strong public rejection of locker room brawls might not change the Suns' challenging season, but it clearly separates genuine problems from exaggerated gossip. As Phoenix starts fresh—with a new coach, a hefty payroll, and possible trade chaos—Durant has taken charge of the story. After finishing his 36‑46 season with straightforward honesty, the focus now turns to what lies ahead: rebuilding trust, team chemistry—and fingers crossed, victories.
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