Most of his hardcore fans know that the Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Mike Beasley are childhood friends! Talk about unlikely pairings. But it’s true, they’ve been tight since they were schoolmates in Prince George’s County, Maryland. They even played on the same team together. And as Mike Beasley and Lance Stephenson’s recent 1v1 mini-game, KD had a message for his former teammate, even as rumors of a team-up with an international sensation continue to swirl.

For the uninitiated, Mike Beasley and Lance Stephenson faced off in a game of 1s with a lot riding on it. The buildup to it was as intense as the game itself, with plenty of taunts and NSFW messages exchanged. But ultimately, after all the hype, it was Beasley who came out on top, dominating Stephenson. And KD couldn’t be prouder.

“Belle Haven’s finest,” he wrote on his Instagram story, heaping praise on his friend who took home the $100k prize. Told you there was a lot riding on this game. The picture KD included featured Beasley throwing down a dunk during the contest with Stephenson. And if you’ve followed KD’s career for a while, you’ll know that KD was bound to send Mike a message after this contest — that’s just how tight they are.

In 2018, the two appeared together in an ESPN interview to discuss their friendship and their journey in the NBA. It seems KD thought Mike was a “wild boy” when they first met. But before even realizing it, they were playing off of each other during games and hanging out off the court. “KD was like my first real friend, like sleepovers, like he was the first time I ever brought my Xbox out the house,” said Beasley. And if you owned a console as a child, you’ll know this is a privilege reserved only for your closest friends. But despite their recent wholesome moment on Instagram, fans of the Phoenix Suns will be kind of disappointed.

Why? Well, anyone in Phoenix can attest to how touch-and-go this whole Kevin Durant trade saga is proving to be. Will he leave? Will he stay? Each day, things get murkier, and KD’s refusal to acknowledge it doesn’t help. And if you’re among those checking his IG story for a potential update, we’re sure it doesn’t help when all KD shares is unrelated content like this.

Especially when rumors of a team-up between Kevin Durant and Victor Wembanyama grow by the passing second. And if NBA writer and analyst Jake Weinbach is to be believed, the San Antonio Spurs have even cooked up a trade package for KD.

Spurs prepare for potential Kevin Durant trade according to NBA insider

Acquiring a superstar and surefire Hall of Famer like Kevin Durant won’t be easy. It’ll take quite an incredible trade package to convince the Phoenix Suns to part ways with him, right? Well, that seems to be what the Spurs are cooking up according to Jake Weinbach.

“A trade package from the Spurs for Kevin Durant would most likely include Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, and the No. 14 overall pick. Durant’s camp reportedly views San Antonio as a preferred landing spot and there’s been reports of mutual interest since the trade deadline,” wrote the NBA insider.

A team-up between Victor Wembanyama and any top NBA player is a scintillating prospect. But KD and Wemby joining forces sounds downright illegal. Even more so than the rumored Wemby-Giannis team-up. After all, we know how lethal a scorer Kevin Durant truly is. And even at the ripe old age of 36, he is invaluable as a hooper. With 4 scoring titles and over 30,000 career points to his name, there’s a lot KD could impart onto Wemby. At the same time, being among their ranks can also help the Spurs become a lethal force in the league.

All in all, as KD kicks back during the offseason, the speculation around him will only grow. Suns fans will dissect every move of his in their bid to figure out what their team’s future will look like. But as his Instagram story showed today, KD is as unbothered by it all as could be. One thing’s clear, though. This upcoming offseason will be pivotal for a lot of teams!