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‘Acts Like I Got Arrested for DUI’: Kevin Durant, Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Feud Over Failed Championship Run in Phoenix

Another day, another Kevin Durant social media feud. The latest erupted over the weekend when the Houston Rockets forward fired back at Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia following his recent comments.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:40 AM
‘Acts Like I Got Arrested for DUI’: Kevin Durant, Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Feud Over Failed Championship Run in Phoenix
Key Things to Know
  • Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia feuded publicly over Phoenix's failed championship pursuit.
  • Ishbia told CNBC that trading for Durant failed to establish a sustainable foundation.
  • Durant defended his on-court production and criticized Phoenix's front-office financial decisions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia engaged in a public social media feud over their past partnership. The dispute began after Ishbia remarked on CNBC that trading for Durant was an attempt to throw money at the problem rather than build a sustainable foundation. Durant responded aggressively on X, defending his individual performance and criticizing Phoenix's management decisions.

Ishbia replied that he was not blaming Durant and expressed confidence in the Suns' current culture. Durant further criticized Phoenix's financial handling, referencing the costly buyout of Bradley Beal. The tensions trace back to 2025 covert trade discussions that preceded Durant's eventual move to Houston for Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and draft picks.

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