Amidst widespread NBA trade speculation, rumors are swirling around a potential trade involving one of Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns teammates, who was benched ahead of Monday's game.

After starting the season off with an 8-1 record, the Phoenix Suns have been absolutely dreadful. No one expected a team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Br

“It’s not like we’re not aggressive or that we’re not physical, either,” Suns star Kevin Durant said. “We just can’t get into a shoving match because they want to get into a shoving match. Just keep playing our game.”

While Durant has silenced his harshest critics to start the year, averaging nearly 30 points on above-average shooting splits, the Suns are a rhythmless 15-17 squad in early January. Durant clearly isn’t the problem in Phoenix, but the organization may declare its season finished by cutting ties with arguably its most skilled asset.

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a positive win after a couple of losses. Fans are curios if Kevin Durant is available against the Mavericks.

The Phoenix Suns (15-18) play the second of their three-game road trip at the Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) on Monday.

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker's teammate with the Phoenix Suns awaited a decision on waiving his no-trade clause amid speculation of a potential move to the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, or Los Angeles Lakers.