Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia isn’t happy with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. Ishbia made it clear that, while he’s not taking seriously Smith’s comments about him being “on the verge of being recognized as the worst owner” ever in basketball, he thinks an apology is coming his way in the near future.

Phoenix finished 36-46 and missed the playoffs despite having the highest payroll in NBA history, and has already fired fired first-year coach Mike Budenholzer, who became the third coach the Suns let go in three seasons.

Phoenix was left unable to find a workable solution on a Durant trade, while fellow star Bradley Beal utilized his no-trade clause to full effect. As a result, the Suns couldn't make any midseason upgrades, and two of their biggest names knew the front office deemed them expendable.

A former NBA player recently named a key reason why Kevin Durant could remain with the Phoenix Suns in the offseason despite being in trade rumors.