The Phoenix Suns had their five-game winning streak snapped against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 122-117. There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Suns, but one of the things did not include Kevin Durant. The Suns' star finished with 31 points, shooting 13-for-20 from the field.

Michael Pina of The Ringer came out firing with a piece as to why the Suns should actually move superstar F Kevin Durant instead of continuing to go "all-in" on the title pursuit in the midst of a potentially second disappointing season in a row.

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant called out a heckling fan during the team's game vs the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.

Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns narrowly escaped with a 120-113 home victory over the Charlotte Hornets, but it would be asinine to suggest the franchise is moving in the right direction. In a future-driven move, the Suns could part ways with a slender assassin and begin their rebuild.

One sports writer from The Ringer suggested the Phoenix Suns should depart from their current “Big 3” makeup and move toward a rebuild, imploring that majority owner Mat Ishbia and staff trade Kevin Durant.