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Kevin Durant’s tumultuous relationship with the Brooklyn Nets came to a head following Kyrie Irving’s trade request at the deadline. The former MVP requested a trade for the second time in six months and landed with the Phoenix Suns, his long-desired destination. Despite the decision to bolt from Brooklyn, Durant told the Athletic’s Shams Charania […]

The Phoenix Suns’ NBA playoffs journey is about to begin. The team made it to the NBA Finals in 2021 and the Western Conference semifinals in 2022. With the addition of Kevin Durant at the NBA trade deadline, will there be another Suns NBA Finals run this season? The road won’t be easy for KD, […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant hasn’t quite shaken away his reputation as one of the league’s villains ever since he spurned the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team he spent the first nine years of his career with, for the team that beat them in the 2016 playoffs, the Golden State Warriors, in free agency. Durant’s […]

With Kevin Durant back in what is a star-studded Phoenix Suns team, expectations are certainly high ahead of the postseason. It’s even more so the case for Durant — regularly criticized for joining or creating super teams — who is now expected to deliver a first-ever championship for Phoenix. While the Suns’ depth is questionable, […]

Most great NBA players, past and present, want to be remembered for what they can do on the basketball court. But for Kevin Durant, having a legacy once he stops playing the game is irrelevant. The Phoenix Suns star opened up on how his thinking has changed over the years as he’s switched from team […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker commented on the long-awaited home debut of forward Kevin Durant, ESPN staff writer Nick Friedell wrote in a Thursday article. “The whole city’s been waiting on this,” Booker said. “It’s a really special night and a big night in the history of the organization, and the fans showed the love that was […]

After a 10-game absence following an unfortunate tumble in pre-game warm-ups back on March 8, Kevin Durant made his return to the Phoenix Suns this past Tuesday. Serving as his first home game out in the desert, the superstar came out a bit lethargic early on in the contest, as he dropped just 3 points […]

In what surely would be a heated battle for playoff positioning, there’s no better time for Kevin Durant to return to action for the Phoenix Suns. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves, particularly Jaden McDaniels, don’t seem to be fazed at all despite going up against one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen at […]

Devin Booker has emerged over the last couple of seasons as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. The three-time All-Star has seemingly gotten better each season and he’s a big reason why the Phoenix Suns have championship aspirations. Before he arrived in the NBA though, Booker spent one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to keep their four-game winning streak alive on Wednesday when they battle the Phoenix Suns, who are welcoming Kevin Durant back from injury. However, both Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards have popped up for the injury report for Minnesota ahead of Wednesday’s crucial matchup. As such, the fans want to […]

It may have been delayed due to a freak accident, but Kevin Durant is finally going to make his home debut for the Phoenix Suns since his February trade. Sure enough, Devin Booker couldn’t be more excited about it. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday after rumors of Durant’s return started to swirl, Booker shared that […]

Phoenix Suns veteran guard Chris Paul has been in the league for 18 seasons, so he’s seen it all in his long, storied career. Thats why, when All-NBA forward Kevin Durant was ruled out indefinitely after sustaining an ankle injury, the floor general tried to keep it all in perspective. Paul, speaking to Sam Amick […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns in a huge Western Conference matchup. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Timberwolves-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Timberwolves are in seventh place in the division with […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t had quite the start that they wanted to the Kevin Durant era, with the two-time Finals MVP only suiting up for three of Phoenix’s games thus far. Nonetheless, with Suns franchise cornerstone Devin Booker reciprocal to the idea of Phoenix adding a player of KD’s caliber, the organization remains just as […]

The Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant will go down as one of the biggest trades in NBA history. Although Durant is dealing with an injury, his arrival to the desert could bring the Suns back to championship contention. Phoenix paid a huge price to get him — one that Devin Booker was willing to […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has been officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Duane Rankin of AZ Central. This comes after reports surfaced that he’s going to return from injury in the said contest. Durant has missed the Suns’ last 10 games due to an ankle injury. To recall, […]

It’s safe to say Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant created some of his best basketball memories during his high school days when he played at the McDonald’s All-American Game. Durant revealed as much in a recent episode of his Boardroom podcast. The 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game was slated Tuesday, and so Durant and his co-host […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns battle it out on Wednesday night in a matchup that could have major implications on their respective standings in the conference. The Suns are currently sitting at fourth with a 40-35 record, while the Wolves are just 1.5 games behind them at sixth. Both Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony […]

The good news is piling up for the Phoenix Suns. Although head coach Monty Williams didn’t provide an official update, Kevin Durant is widely expected to return to action after missing 10 games out due to a sprained ankle. Even if KD happens to miss Wednesday’s game againsT the Minnesota Timberwolves, Williams can still call […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams refused to confirm whether Kevin Durant would be making his return on Wednesday. Durant has been out for the last 10 games since spraining his ankle during a pre-game warmup which postponed his home debut for the Suns. However, it was recently revealed by NBA insider Shams Charania that […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant is expected to make his return from injury on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Shams Charania. Durant has missed 10 games due to a sprained ankle for Phoenix. He returns at an ideal time as the Suns prepare for their playoff run. Phoenix knew KD was set to return […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, arguably the most popular player coming out of Texas basketball, didn’t hide his delight after it was reported that the Longhorns are keeping Rodney Terry as head coach for the long haul. Terry took over from Chris Beard following his December arrest and January firing, serving as the interim head […]

Deandre Ayton has been out of commission for the Phoenix Suns over their last four games due to a lingering hip injury. The Suns, who are currently still battling for positioning in the West, are in action again on Monday against the Utah Jazz, so at this point, the fans want to know: Is Deandre […]

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has missed the last two games due to a hand injury. Unsurprisingly, without their best player, the Jazz have struggled of late, as they own an 0-2 record since Markkanen’s been out with losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings. So when Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix […]

The Golden State Warriors were one possession away on Sunday night from winning their two biggest games of the season back-to-back, steadying themselves for a top-six playoff seed in the wild Western Conference. But Kyle Anderson deflected Draymond Green’s pass as the Warriors tried to chew up more clock up one with 16 seconds left, […]

The Phoenix Suns (39-35) visit the Utah Jazz (35-39) on Monday night! Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Jazz prediction, pick, and how to watch. Phoenix has lost three of its last four games but remains in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Suns […]

If you need to hear something that will cheer you up right now, this Devin Booker story will definitely put a smile on your face. When Fanatics founder Michael Rubin stopped by a card shop recently, he met a young fan of Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker who showed some of her Booker cards. Rubin […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has lost all the respect he has for Charles Barkley the sports analyst. There was little to begin with, but Chuck’s latest take was certainly the last straw for KD. Barkley recently did an interview where he called Durant “very sensitive” and a “part of that generation who thinks he […]

Deandre Ayton is probable to make his return to the Phoenix Suns lineup on Monday against the Utah Jazz, per Shams Charania. Ayton has missed the last four games with a right hip contusion, an injury he sustained in a win over the Orlando Magic on March 16. In his absence, the Suns have won […]

A tough road trip for the Philadelphia 76ers (49-25) continued with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (39-35). With both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers came out lacking energy and lost 125-105. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Suns. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 28 points, 10 rebounds, […]

Joel Embiid has been dealing with a calf injury of late, but this did not stop him from dominating the Golden State Warriors on Friday night as the Philadelphia 76ers lost a tight one against the defending champs, 120-112. Embiid has popped up on the injury report again for Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, […]

James Harden was out of commission for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night as the Sixers suffered a 120-112 loss against Stephen Curry and the defending champions Golden State Warriors. That was the second straight game Harden missed due to a lingering Achilles injury, so at this point, the fans have been asking: Is James […]

An epic heavyweight battle between two legit playoff teams will tip off for an interconference duel as the Philadelphia 76ers will go to war with the Phoenix Suns in The Valley. Join us for our NBA odds series where our 76ers-Suns prediction and pick will be revealed. In the midst of a second game in just […]

After acquiring Kevin Durant before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns ascended to heavy favorites to win the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Durant sustained an ankle injury in warmups before his home debut at Footprint Center. He is expected to return by Wednesday if no setbacks occur, so Phoenix will have several games to […]

As Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant continues to recover from his ankle injury, it is clear he is using his time wisely: by watching Texas basketball of course! Durant has been supportive of his former collegiate team throughout the NCAA Tournament, often tweeting about the Texas Longhorns and their games as they stay alive in […]

The Sacramento Kings pulled off another win on Friday, taking down a Kevin Durant-less Phoenix Suns side, 135-127. The Kings did not come out of the win unscathed, though, with All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox being forced to exit late due to a hamstring injury. Fox left the game in the third quarter and it wasn’t long […]

Monty Williams was not a happy man after seeing his Phoenix Suns suffer a tough loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The veteran shot-caller went on a scathing post-game rant criticizing the game officials for what he felt was a poor performance form their end. The NBA did not like Williams’ comments, […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to make a playoff push with only a couple weeks left of the regular season. That push just got a massive update as Kevin Durant looks to make his return to the court sooner than many thought. Durant is progressing toward a return Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to […]

ESPN’s most controversial on-air talent continues to raise the hackles of the players he covers, and the latest victim of Kendrick Perkins is Phoenix Suns star guard Chris Paul. Making an appearance on First Take with another polarizing on-air personality in Stephen A. Smith, Perkins would discuss Paul’s recent play, claiming that what he’s seen […]