Kevin Durant recently addressed media reports that he is frustrated with the Phoenix Suns. Durant denied being upset about the team’s supporting cast or injured players like Bradley Beal. He said the speculation about him being unhappy or deserving better was “ignorant” and “trash.”

Durant acknowledged he may get frustrated in the moment after a loss, but said he overall enjoys the grind of the season. He expressed frustration with the media’s tendency to paint him in a negative light, saying they are more interested in creating drama than highlighting his accomplishments and positive qualities as a player and teammate.

Despite the Suns’ underwhelming 19-18 start, Durant said he is embracing the early struggles because they will make the team better in the long run. He just wants to avoid any misunderstandings and not have his words twisted by the media, who he believes are intent on making him appear miserable and insecure rather than celebrating his greatness and love for the game.