Payton — who’s son Gary Payton II finished with three points and three rebounds for Golden State in a 130-105 loss — told ESPN he was “just talking junk” with Durant. The Suns’ star, however seemed to be a little bit more serious about his antics — or at least continued to commit to the bit after the win.

Kevin Durant and Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr. traded barbs during Friday's Suns-Warriors game, but Durant said it was all in good fun.

Kevin Durant and Gary Payton crossed paths on Friday and they didn't disappoint. The Phoenix Suns star was seen getting into it with the Seattle Supersonics Hall of Famer during the Suns' 130-105 win over the Golden State Warriors, who started Payton's son Gary Payton II.

The Phoenix Suns experienced a wild and chaotic 48 hours leading up to Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Initially considered favorites

One of the wildest NBA trade deadlines in recent history has officially passed and stars re on the move all over the league. Luka Doncic is a Laker, Anthony Davis is a Maverick, Jimmy Butler is a Warrior and Brandon Ingram is a Raptor after an extremely chaotic week.

The Phoenix Suns spent the final days leading up to the trade deadline shopping Kevin Durant. Their failed attempts to convince Bradley Beal to move teams left them with little alternative if they wanted to retool their roster.

An NBA source has told Hoops Wire that Kevin Durant could request a trade from the Phoenix Suns in the offseason. Durant is not happy the Suns took trade

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant are heading towards a summer split in the eyes of ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst. Durant - who all of a sudden found himself in trade rumors ahead of the deadline that passed on Thursday - was reportedly blindsided by the chatter.