Insider Says 1 NBA Team’s Locker Room Is ‘Toxic’ Right Now

The NBA trade deadline drama surrounding the Phoenix Suns reached a boiling point, with tensions rising amid swirling rumors.

After trading Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets, the spotlight remains on their star trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, though perhaps not for the reasons fans had hoped.

A recent report paints a troubling picture of the team’s internal dynamics.

“The word I would use … I’ll use toxic. That shootaround yesterday I heard was very awkward, very weird in Oklahoma City because everybody was on pins and needles wondering what they were gonna do,” Ramona Shelburne of ESPN said, via NBACentral.

Phoenix’s locker room is ‘toxic’ right now, per @ramonashelburne

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The unease makes sense given the recent trade talks.

Beal’s struggles made him a frequent subject of trade discussions, despite his no-trade clause protecting him from unwanted moves.

Even more surprising was Durant nearly heading to the Golden State Warriors before that deal fell through.

The Suns’ recent streak of eight wins in 10 games offered a glimmer of hope, but reality soon set in as these victories came mostly against weaker competition.

That realization seemed to have pushed the Suns toward more aggressive trade exploration.

Behind closed doors, in the past 10 days the Suns reportedly engaged in serious discussions with the Warriors and other teams, particularly focused on contingency plans if moving Beal proved impossible.

Though there was hesitation to part with Durant, given the substantial package they surrendered to acquire him, his high market value could have forced their hand if an appealing offer emerged.

Now, in the aftermath, the Suns are walking a tightrope between maintaining team chemistry and pursuing necessary changes down the road.

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