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Devin Booker Addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘Frustration’ Rumors: “After All the Noise…”

Published 12/28/2023, 12:22 AM EST

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Many touted the Phoenix Suns to be one of the best teams in the league this season with the talent they acquired in the off-season. Unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan as the Suns are still struggling to win games and move up the ladder in the Western Conference. Amid all the Suns’ struggle, rumors of Kevin Durant’s frustration started to circle. But after the team’s latest win, All-Star guard Devin Booker went on to address those speculations in the post-game press conference.

A convincing win over the Rockets and a career night for KD led Booker to speak on the rumors circulating the Suns team.

Devin Booker addresses Kevin Durant rumors

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The Phoenix Suns were able to break their three-game losing streak, defeating the Houston Rockets. The Suns won the game with a 129-11 final score as Kevin Durant’s triple-double led the team. After the game, Devin Booker took some time out to answer a few questions from the media. He even went on to address the supposed rumors of Kevin Durant’s frustration with the Suns’ current situation and his performance in the game. Booker said, Unbelievable. Great bounce-back game after all the noise. We know what he’s capable of. He’s been in this thing a long time, doing it at a level that no one’s ever seen before. So, it doesn’t surprise me at all.”

Kevin Durant went off against the Rockets. He scored 27 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds for the game. He tied his career-high in assists during the game against Houston tonight. 

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Veteran guard Eric Gordon too had one of those games where he did not miss. Booker even chimed in on Gordon’s performance. He said. “Back in Houston, he knows this arena well. He’s been on the other side here. So again, another veteran. I’m not surprised about his performance.”

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Can the Suns keep up with this win?

This win over the Houston Rockets was a vital game for the Phoenix Suns. The team needed a win to get some momentum under them amid all the struggles the team has been having on the hardwood.

When asked about tonight’s team performance, Devin Booker mentioned, “We’re still just figuring out the spacing, credit the guys with the opportunity that they had tonight. Coming in and playing hard, saving dough.” Booker also went on to add, “When teams want to put that junk defense at us, we have the talent in here to make them pay. So, I’m glad we did that tonight.”

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The Suns surely got some confidence going into their next matchup. But will Phoenix be able to hold on to this come their next game? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.


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