NBA Fans React To Phoenix Suns Kristaps Porzingis Trade Speculation

According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Suns have interest in Kristaps Porzingis.

May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) warms up before the start of game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Kristaps Porzingis is one of the best forwards in the NBA (when healthy).

That said, the Boston Celtics star has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors.

Recently, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the Phoenix Suns have a level of interest in the 2018 NBA All-Star.

On the Desmond Bane blockbuster, how it impacts the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, and more out of Phoenix, others: https://t.co/UcbTolwJPi https://t.co/CVymZlr5tB

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 16, 2025

Many people reacted to the rumor on social media (h/t NBACentral).

@jbondwagon: "Phoenix Suns acting like they have a lot of trade assets to make this happen. They have Durant and that’s it"

@Lebronin1: "Don’t they realize there losing Durant"

@ChetGotNext: "KD for Jrue, JB, and KP"

@_togs: "Him and Booker would be aight"

Mar 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

@SwishStreet: "Durant to Boston 👀"

@GetemNel: "Ask them if they need assistance with their homework, we’ll be happy to help get him out of here."

@Geosimoburner: "Phoenix trying to stay competitive when it’s so obvious they should rebuild is hilarious"

May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts prior to game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Porzingis has been with the Celtics for each of the previous two seasons.

He finished this past year with averages of 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest while shooting 48.3% from the field and 41.2% from the three-point range in 42 games.

The 29-year-old played a role in the Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Championship.

Via The NBA (on June 6, 2024): "WHAT A RETURN FOR KRISTAPS PORZINGIS

18 PTS
7-9 FGM
2 3PM
2 BLK

He's the 9th player since 1976-77 to put up 18+ points in the first half of their NBA Finals debut"

WHAT A RETURN FOR KRISTAPS PORZINGIS 🔥

18 PTS
7-9 FGM
2 3PM
2 BLK

He's the 9th player since 1976-77 to put up 18+ points in the first half of their NBA Finals debut 👏 pic.twitter.com/tbOjKIo2c6

— NBA (@NBA) June 7, 2024