The Suns have gone from championship contenders to having no expectations. Green will miss the team’s season opener against the Kings with a hamstring injury. Life comes at you fast in the NBA, and that’s exactly what the Phoenix Suns realized last season.

Kevin Durant explained the basketball reasons and emotions behind why he pushed back against the Phoenix Suns' attempts at trading him.

Reflecting on Phoenix, Durant said he doesn’t have any ill will toward the Suns. “I wouldn’t say it was a challenge. I’m in the NBA,” Durant said. “I was still healthy enough to still work on my game and put my best foot forward in the game as well.

The Phoenix Suns are opening their season tonight against the Sacramento Kings. Tip-off is at Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, at 7 p.m.