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Following the Phoenix Suns’ 125-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks, All-Star forward Kevin Durant had a tweet from Skip Bayless. In the tweet, Bayless talked about Durant being mentally ‘semi-retired.’ However, Durant didn’t let it slide on X (formerly Twitter). He responded with “f**k it, we’re both washed. It was a great run @skipbayless.” The […]

The Phoenix Suns will continue their road trip as they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It will be a battle at the FedEx Forum as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Suns-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Suns lead the head-to-head series 62-46. Yet, the Grizzlies have won all three games this season […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks square off on Sunday, with lots of implications. The Suns lead 2-1 in the season series, winning the first two. The Mavericks won the last game, 99-89, in Phoenix. In that game, former Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was ejected after a fight with Naji Marshall. That fight swung the […]

As the Phoenix Suns lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, it was off the back of him who recorded the first ever triple-double with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists. With the Suns looking for a playoff push, star Kevin Durant spoke after the loss specifically about Jokic and the […]

The Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets will square off during Friday’s primetime edition on ESPN. Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal was questionable with a left calf injury, but head coach Mike Budenholzer has now said he expects Beal to suit up, per Duane Rankin. He missed two games with the same injury. However, the […]

The Phoenix Suns’ home arena became unglued on Tuesday after Collin Gillespie drained his eighth, ninth, and tenth points of the night with almost 30 seconds left. That 3-pointer sealed the 119-117 win, as Gillespie was in for point guard Tyus Jones. During the game, it seemed likely that Gillespie would receive any playing time. […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best scorers in the world. He’s also a shoo-in for the Basketball Hall of Fame, having earned NBA MVP honors to go along with two NBA championships and Finals MVPs. However, his career isn’t exactly perfect. With the Phoenix Suns possibly looking to trade Durant in the offseason, here […]

The Phoenix Suns (29-33) and Denver Nuggets (40-22) meet for the fourth and final time of the regular season at the Ball Arena on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Suns continue to struggle late in the year, going just 3-7 in their last […]

The Denver Nuggets will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic is questionable on the team’s status report due to left ankle inflammation. Here’s everything we know about Jokic’s injury and playing status vs. the Suns. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Nikola Jokic injury status […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reacted to the clash between Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Durant downplayed narratives surrounding his dispute with Budenholzer, Green gave his take on how rare it was to see his former Warriors teammate, Durant, argue with his head coach. Green explains how it […]

Two days after Kevin Durant gave an NSFW response to the fans, the Phoenix Suns All-Star was prepared to do the same on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. After the Suns were outscored 41-19 in the second quarter, plenty of fans headed for the exit. There was a sense of defeat around the team. […]

As the NBA world reacts to Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant responded to the devastating injury after Tuesday’s thrilling 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant’s 34 points led the Suns to victory. However, he shared kind words for Irving amid a torn ACL that spelled […]

The Phoenix Suns came out with a gritty 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers after a big fourth quarter, and it took everything they had. It even took some disagreements from player and coach, as Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer had an exchange early in the game. Of course, people would start running with […]

In the final seconds of Tuesday’s 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns had a takeover in front of their home crowd. Kevin Durant swung the ball to Collin Gillespie for an open 3-pointer. During the season, Durant gave a shoutout to the G-League dogs. Gillespie performed like a dog, posting 10 […]

With the Dallas Mavericks looking done for the 2024-25 season, a spot in the play-in tournament may have opened up for the Phoenix Suns. Dwindling as their playoff hopes might be over the past few weeks, Kevin Durant isn’t about to let his Suns just give up. On Tuesday night, they managed to secure a […]

The injury bug continues to plague the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal. After Beal returned from a two-game absence on Sunday, he was returning from a left calf injury. Unfortunately, he left the game against the Los Angeles Clippers with that same injury. Beal left the game scoring zero points, two rebounds, two assists, and […]

Moments after a timeout, Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer appeared to be in a heated moment. When Budenholzer was talking to Durant, the latter slapped his arm away. Mind you, it was when the Suns were trailing in the first quarter. However, it’s an accurate synopsis of the season up to this point. The team […]

Outside of all the drama surrounding the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers from their deal involving Luka Doncic at the trade deadline, Kevin Durant ended up being the biggest storyline across the NBA. At one point, it appeared very likely that the Phoenix Suns were about to agree to a trade involving Durant that […]

The phrase “defense wins championships” is thrown around a ton these days. For the Phoenix Suns and shooting guard Bradley Beal, that’s been the area they’ve been forgetting about. The Suns are ranked 27th in defensive rating and have been one of the worst teams following the All-Star break. Although Beal returned for the Suns […]

Homecomings are a rarity in sports, especially for some NBA players, like Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. However, Stephen Jackson sees something different. Despite the Suns ruling out any trade involving Booker, the former NBA champion sees a different outcome. Booker grew up in Michigan and has always shown love to his hometown. Coincidentally, […]

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury immediately raises questions about the Mavericks’ future roster moves, particularly their rumored interest in acquiring Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. USA Today’s Ben DuBose noted that Irving’s injury could significantly impact […]

Angel Reese shut down rumors of a romantic link to Kevin Durant months ago, but the Phoenix Suns star may have reignited the chatter with a casual yet intriguing pregame remark over the weekend, per TMZ. During a Q&A session, Durant was asked about his pick for the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) in basketball. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Suns Odds Los […]

Another game, another loss it feels like for the Phoenix Suns and their fans. Unfortunately, Kevin Durant realized that the fans were not having any of their 116-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Durant detailed the nature of the beast in the Suns’ rocky season, that beast continues to be a predominant factor. Either […]

The Phoenix Suns have struggled to put together a cohesive unit around Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with head coach Mike Budenholzer. Which caused former NBA player Jeff Teague to chime in with his thoughts about the situation. Teague provided his stance in a segment of the Club 520 Podcast on Monday. He says Budenholzer […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night, the team is looking to solidify themselves as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder, Stephen A. Smith floats the idea that maybe Kevin Durant should be in the team’s radar if they don’t […]

The Phoenix Suns have been disappointing, and the majority of the blame has been placed on head coach Mike Budenholzer in recent weeks. The constant lineup changes, rotations, and other things haven’t resulted in success. Even though when the Suns hired Budenholzer, he was supposed to be the franchise’s savior. It’s been anything but. Although […]

It’s been just over a year and a half since the Phoenix Suns gave the Washington Wizards a metaphorical Get Out of Jail Free card, taking on the majority of Bradley Beal’s quarter-billion dollar contract in exchange for Chris Paul — who was traded to Golden State just 12 days later — Landry Shamet, and whopping ten picks […]

This is not how the Phoenix Suns envisioned things would go for them when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant in 2023. In Durant’s second full season in the Valley, the Suns are on the outside looking in on the play-in tournament picture, as they currently have a 28-32 record, which has […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, with Bradley Beal expected to see action. The shooting guard missed the previous two games. When the Suns played the New Orleans Pelicans, he was out with the same injury. Here’s everything you need to know about Beal’s injury and his playing status against the […]

As the Phoenix Suns are going through a rough patch this season, there have been a number of reports to come out that could shake up the team. First, it was the Suns putting Kevin Durant on the trade block and there being a possibility of them splitting during the offseason, and the most recent […]

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale is winning on and off the court. O’Neale announced on Saturday (March 1) that he and his girlfriend, Paige Hurd, are engaged. During a romantic weekend, the couple jetted off to Viceroy Riviera Maya in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. On Thursday (Feb. 13), the athlete […]

The NBA is a brutal league, just ask Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. He has been through the wringer through this season alone. Most notably, Durant was involved in a Suns trade rumor without his knowledge. While he’s remained adamant on staying with Phoenix, that’s only a microcosm of what has happened. Only 24 hours […]

Kevin Durant is a big Bol Bol fan. The Phoenix Suns center has taken his team and the basketball world by storm over the past two weeks. Ever since head coach Mike Budneholzer inserted him into the starting lineup, the Suns have reaped the rewards. Funny enough, the Suns head coach talked about Bol finding […]

If anyone understands Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones, it’s Devin Booker. The two have been in sync this season, despite the team not being much of it themselves. Through the ups and downs, it’s resulted in Jones changing roles a barrage of times. Interestingly enough, the Suns benched Jones in favor of Bradley Beal. […]

Early Friday morning, there was more fuel added to the Phoenix Suns fire. One NBA rumor suggested that Mike Budenholzer had a one-on-one message for Devin Booker. Unfortunately, that message wasn’t received too well by the Suns star. It was reported that the head coach asked the shooting guard to tone down being vocal. It […]

The Pelicans are playing well right now, while the Suns have been on a downward spiral entering this matchup for both teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent but have fallen off a cliff. Their record is 15-43. They have won three of […]

As the Phoenix Suns are in a downward spiral, the latest report from NBA insider Chris Haynes adds on to the chaos, which is in regards to star Devin Booker and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Booker had a cryptic message after the Suns lost three straight, he reportedly was asked weeks ago by Budenholzer […]

This might be the worst the Phoenix Suns have looked this season, and Kevin Durant understands it. Following a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the team seems deflated, and as Durant put it, pissed. As his teammate, Suns guard Devin Booker dropped a cryptic message, Durant was more straightforward. He spoke to reporters […]