“The Oklahoma City Thunder should go and get Kevin Durant back,” Smith said on ESPN's " Get Up ". With a 49-11 record, the Thunder hold the best mark in the Western Conference and have emerged as legitimate title contenders behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

Barring a miracle turnaround, the Phoenix Suns are likely going to fall way short of expectations this season. Right now, they are the 11th seed in the Western Conference at 28-33, they are in real danger of missing the play-in tournament completely.

Upon his arrival, Mat Ishbia was aggressive as the Phoenix Suns ' owner. He was wheeling and dealing, looking to spend money and assets to build a contending squad. The Suns added Kevin Durant. After they fell short in the playoffs, they then traded Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton to land Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal.