Stephen A. Smith Completely Trashes Mark Williams Trade Following Kevin Durant Deal

The Phoenix Suns aimed to trade Kevin Durant this summer after he expressed a desire to leave following a disappointing 2024–25 season. They were also keen on receiving substantial trade value. Recently, Durant was dealt to the Houston Rockets. However, Stephen A. Smith strongly believes the Suns have made a grave mistake.In exchange for Durant, the Suns acquired six draft picks, Dillon Brooks, and Jalen Green. The newly appointed general manager, Brian Gregory, then orchestrated a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, sending Mark Williams in exchange for their No. 29 pick, Liam McNeely, along with a future first-round pick in 2029.Smith reacted with shock and frustration, questioning the rationale behind surrendering a first-round pick for Williams, who had previously failed a physical the Lakers wanted. He emphasized that the Suns aimed to acquire assets through the Durant trade, underscoring that those assets should have been preserved.