Monday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets was supposed to feel different for the Phoenix Suns, though the reunion of Kevin Durant returning to Phoenix will have to wait.

The moment came on The Draymond Green Show, where Ishbia talked about why he chose to chase big names. He admitted the Suns’ plan did not work out the way he imagined. The clip was shared by @Fullcourtpass and was recorded in Phoenix before the Suns’ latest game. It brought attention across the league within hours.

The Suns traded Durant to Houston before the 2025 NBA Draft and got Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10 th overall pick in the 2025 draft, 7-footer Khaman Maluach, in return. The 11-time All-Star is averaging 24.6 points in 14 games. These next two games will be the first ones he misses this season.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss upcoming games against the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors due to a family issue. This sudden absen

When Mat Ishbia became the owner of the Phoenix Suns, he went big and acquired Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal via trade.

The Suns mortgaged their future to acquire Durant and chase a championship - though they failed to win a single playoff game.

Phoenix landed Durant in a blockbuster deal before the 2023 trade deadline. The Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for TJ Warren and Durant.