Despite the Phoenix Suns fourth consecutive loss lately, the Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant remains optimistic.

Both the Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns are on steep downward trajectories heading into their game. The Bulls have lost five on the trot and do not seem to be particularly focused on winning, having traded Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. On the other hand, the Suns are on a four-game losing streak.

With the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls took a flyer on Matas Buzelis out of G League Ignite. The 6-foot-10 forward has a deep skillset but has not gotten the expected opportunity in his rookie season.

The Suns were 25-25 at the trade deadline, and Durant was not willing to abort the mission. The team is now 26-28, and Durant is still not willing to abort the mission. "Obviously, when you pay so much for a team, and we're not playing up to our expectation, somebody has to go," Durant said.

Even as former teammates and being among the NBA’s oldest players, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul couldn’t help but jaw back and forth in their chippy exchanges Thursday night.

Kevin Durant had a heated moment with former teammate Chris Paul during the Suns' game against the Spurs on Thursday night.

Chris Paul and Kevin Durant were once teammates in Phoenix for the 2022-23 season after the Suns traded for Durant before the NBA trade deadline.

Kevin Durant is off the injury report and is expected to play against the Chicago Bulls on Friday at the United Center.

The Phoenix Suns (26-28) play their second of a five-game road trip at the San Antonio Spurs (23-29) in Austin on Thursday.