Kevin Durant is still with the Phoenix Suns and ready to get back on the court after last week’s eventful trade deadline full of rumors that the franchise was open to dealing the 15-time All-Star.

The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat were the most common landing spots. At the end of it all, Durant reportedly did not want to go to Golden State, and Miami ended up trading Jimmy Butler to the Warriors in a stunning twist. Now, Durant and the Suns are trying to gain ground in the Western Conference with the All-Star Break approaching.

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant had high praise for one of the most impressive young teams in the NBA. While speaking to reporters following Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Houston Rockets, Durant spoke glowingly about his opponents,