Durant's name has swirled through the rumor mill for a while now, much to his initial surprise. When Phoenix cut ties with former coach Mike Budenolzer upon completion of its colossally disappointing (and wildly expensive) campaign, ESPN's Shams Charania relayed that the club "is expected to engage in trade discussions involving Durant."

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is as dominant as ever — and for some, that’s the problem. No, it’s not about his game. Far from it. In a recent column, Danny Chau of The Ringer made the argument that Antetokounmpo and his otherworldly stats have become so routine,