The Phoenix Suns did not part ways with Kevin Durant ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, but they may have an awkward situation to handle in

The Athletic reported earlier in the week that the Mavericks had a dream of pairing Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant with their current core of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. SNY's Ian Begley is taking that one step further, saying the Mavs were actively engaged in talks on Wednesday, trying to make it happen.

The NBA trade deadline passed with a whole lot of nothing for the Phoenix Suns, who look like a team that's sorely in need of a revamp. Catch up quick: Phoenix started the season with high hopes after several years of unmet expectations,