In his first public comments since last Thursday's trade deadline, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns said repeatedly said on Monday that being involved in trade talks is simply part of the business. "Everybody is bought and sold in this league,

Kevin Durant is still with the Phoenix Suns and ready to get back on the court after last week's eventful trade deadline full of speculation that the franchise was open to dealing the 15-time All-Star.

By the time the game had tipped off, it was known the team was open to trading Kevin Durant and tried to place him in a deal with the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. Reporters on the ground claimed there was a "toxic" environment. There was a disconnect in the locker room, supposedly.