Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in California by a score of 107-96. Durant finished the loss with 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists while shooting 6/17 from the field and 2/7 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

During a timeout in the first quarter, Kevin Durant was visibly frustrated and exchanged heated words with Mike Budenholzer.

Even though Durant has played superb individual basketball for the Suns this year, averaging 26.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 52.8% shooting from the floor, it hasn't resulted in many wins for Phoenix. Heading into this game against L.A., Phoenix's record was 31-36, good for only 11th place in the Western Conference.

In fact, the Suns have been abysmal this season. They are 31-36 through 67 games played. With Kevin Durant on the roster and Devin Booker in his prime years -- that result thus far is simply inexcusable.

Luka Dončić and the Lakers come home after a rough road trip. Kevin Durant and the Suns have struggled mightily in 2025.

Kevin Durant keeps getting caught on camera voicing his frustrations on the Suns sideline. He has pushed back previously on the idea that he has any major issues with Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer, but whatever the real explanation,

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was going off, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and his head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared to be at it again. After a heated exchange during a 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this month,