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With the Phoenix Suns acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, the Suns hope to emerge as contenders in the Western Conference once again, and Jalen Rose believes they will do so. When asked about Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s departures from the Nets, Jalen Rose said both went to better situations. Here’s what Rose […]

The dust has now settled after what was truly a mind-blowing NBA trade deadline. Right now, basketball fans have allowed themselves to let the fact that Kevin Durant is now a member of the Phoenix Suns sink in. Although, the truth is we all won’t be able to really appreciate this landscape-shifting deal until we […]

Phoenix Suns fans have been clamoring to see Kevin Durant in action since the blockbuster trade that shipped him to the desert. Durant, who will miss the All-Star Game with a knee injury, doesn’t look to be far off from a return. Suns fans itching for a Durant sighting or a status update received both […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks’ acquisitions of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stole headlines during the NBA Trade Deadline. Phoenix and Dallas are now serious contenders in the Western Conference. Former player and current analyst Kenny Smith broke down the moves. “It’s great when you have great players move,” Smith said during a recent […]

The Brooklyn Nets introduced Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson Sunday just an hour ahead of the pairing’s first game in Brooklyn. It had been a tumultuous three days for the beloved Phoenix Suns duo. Both were traded, along with Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a pick swap, in a blockbuster deal that sent Kevin […]

One of the most joyous times for any sports fan is upon us. Super Bowl 57 is about to kick off in State Farm Arena located in Greendale, Arizona. While Eagles and Chiefs fans are about to have the time of their lives, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker isn’t exactly feeling the festivities. The […]

The Phoenix Suns continue to load up after trading for Kevin Durant. Now, they got some much-needed depth by securing the services of Terrence Ross. Ross is finalizing a contract buyout with the Orlando Magic in hopes of joining a contender. The Suns and Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in him, though it has been […]

As it turns out, the Memphis Grizzlies did everything they can to secure the services of Mikal Bridges right before the NBA trade deadline. As we all know, Bridges is now a member of the Brooklyn Nets after the Phoenix Suns pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal that saw Kevin Durant take his talents […]

The Phoenix Suns had the biggest blockbuster trade of the 2022-23 season by trading for two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. But if the rumor that they were also trying to trade for eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving are true, then they were trying to run the box office. The Suns “had visions of having Kyrie and […]

Kevin Durant landed in Phoenix and made his first appearance as a Sun on Saturday. The Suns released a slow motion video for a truly epic KD arrival, per the Suns on Twitter. At forward… From Texas… 6'10"… Number 35… 𝐊𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓. 📍 @Verizon 5G Performance Center pic.twitter.com/4mobtdVASX — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 11, 2023 […]

Looking for a big mistake from the Phoenix Suns’ eventful NBA trade deadline is a fool’s errand. The Western Conference powerhouse came out as the biggest winner of the week after successfully trading for ex-Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. With that trade, the Suns shot up the title rankings. Depending on who you ask, they’re […]

Early Thursday morning, the Phoenix Suns pulled off a trade for the ages, acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a haul of draft picks, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and Mikal Bridges. The latter sent his parting message to the Suns on Friday afternoon and shortly after, Johnson followed suit on Instagram: “My […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker sure looks excited to be on the same side as Kevin Durant after years of playing against him in the NBA. Booker has already played alongside Durant as part of Team USA, and so he knows very well what to expect from the veteran forward. With that said, he sees […]

Mikal Bridges may be leaving the Phoenix Suns, but he made sure to let the city and the franchise know how much he enjoyed his time with them. Bridges was among the assets that the Suns packaged to pull off a trade for Kevin Durant prior to the February 9 deadline. Everyone was shocked about […]

The Phoenix Suns became one of the favorites to win the NBA title this season after trading for Kevin Durant. However, if they feel that it will be so easy now with a Big 3 or Big 4, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has some bad news for them. In the latest episode of […]

There’s no denying that the Phoenix Suns sent shockwaves throughout the NBA after successfully trading for Kevin Durant before the NBA trade deadline expired last Thursday. Even the Dallas Mavericks, who themselves came up with a landscape-shifting deal when they brought in Kyrie Irving, were shocked to hear about the KD news. Luka Doncic himself […]

The Phoenix Suns altered the course of their entire franchise with a blockbuster trade for former Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. But if it wasn’t for Jae Crowder, the Suns may have never landed Durant. The Nets wanted Crowder to be a part of the trade package for Durant, which the Suns were reluctant of, via […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were both traded ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Irving demanded a trade and was ultimately dealt to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant’s message to the Brooklyn Nets and request were revealed following the Irving situation, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Their ESPN article reported that KD made a […]

We are coming out of a frantic 2023 NBA trade deadline where a bevy of teams shuffled players and shook up their rosters. Let’s look at the immediate impact of the various deals that went down over the past few days and do a fresh set of NBA Power Rankings. Which teams instantly got pushed […]

Game two of the new-look Phoenix Suns will send the team to take on the Indiana Pacers in a Friday night NBA matchup at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Lakers-Pacers prediction and pick, laid out below. Phoenix has gone 30-27 […]

The Phoenix Suns have suddenly vaulted ahead of the pack in the Western Conference after swinging big on the Kevin Durant trade. Whether pundits see them as clear favorites to win it all or still with questions left to answer, they’ve undeniably turned themselves into title contenders with one of the most formidable cores in […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline has come and gone and the Phoenix Suns pulled off the biggest blockbuster of the week when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. What was even more remarkable about the trade was the Suns didn’t even have to give up any of Chris Paul, Devin Booker or Deandre […]

While there was a flurry of activity at the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns pulled off arguably the biggest and most impactful move with their addition of Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. What was even more remarkable about the Suns trade for Kevin Durant was the fact that they didn’t even need to […]

You can be sure that Charles Barkley was jumping up and down when he learned about his beloved Phoenix Suns pulling off the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade. However, being the realist that he is, Barkley was quick to point out a very dangerous caveat for the Suns as they now look to go all the […]

There are a lot of mixed emotions right now with the Phoenix Suns. They pretty much won the NBA trade deadline after their successful coup on Kevin Durant, but this also meant having to part ways with some of the best players on their roster. This comes in the form of Mikal Bridges and Cam […]

Very few people, if any, were not shocked to hear about the Kevin Durant blockbuster trade. Apparently, even the Phoenix Suns left their own players in a state of shock amid these stunning developments. So much so, that the players literally ended up crying after learning about the news. ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst recently […]

The entire basketball was left in shock after news broke about Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade to the Phoenix Suns. As it turns out, even Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard was taken aback by these stunning developments. Well, somewhat, I guess. Apparently, Kawhi had just a single-word reaction to the KD news. The Clippers star […]

Did the Phoenix Suns emerge as the biggest winners of the NBA trade deadline thanks to their blockbuster coup on Kevin Durant? More than a few folks out there would comfortably agree with this notion. Well, if you ask former NBA big man turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, this landscape-shifting move by the Suns comes […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is officially in the books. After a few trades throughout the season, the league saw many moves happening as Feb. 9 was approaching. From cash-saving trades to blockbuster moves involving All-Stars, the 2023 trade market did not disappoint. On Feb. 9 alone, more than 10 teams made at least one […]

After the Phoenix Suns trade deadline move for Kevin Durant, the NBA is officially a new world. The Kevin Durant-Suns marriage changes the balance of power in the league, and could finally bring a championship to Phoenix. With that as the ultimate stakes, we’ll make three bold Suns predictions following the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade. […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the world by pulling off an early morning blockbuster with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant ahead of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline, but it turns out that wasn’t going to be their only move of the day. The Suns followed up this deal with a much smaller one that involves […]

Kevin Durant is joining the Phoenix Suns after a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar’s tenure with the Nets is over after Kyrie Irving forced his way out of town. It’s a huge move that shakes up the playoff picture and gives Durant a great chance to win another ring. One important piece […]

On Wednesday, Jae Crowder was shipped off to the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant blockbuster that brought him to the Phoenix Suns. But, it hasn’t taken long for Crowder to find a new home. Per Shams, the veteran is heading to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for five second-round picks. Two of those picks […]

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leaving the Brooklyn Nets for separate destinations, many would not expect the duo to reunited during their careers. However, according to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Kyrie Irving had a lot of interest in going to Phoenix, and it could be something that happens down the line. “If you […]

The Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline is just hours away, which means the time is running out for organizations to find the missing pieces for their puzzles. Contenders such as the Phoenix Suns could be very active until the deadline at 3 p.m. ET. The action in Arizona already started in the middle of the […]

Late Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns made one of the most noteworthy trades in franchise history. The team shipped a massive trade package of Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder, and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for superstar forward Kevin Durant. A Suns squad that has hovered around the .500 mark […]

The new-look Phoenix Suns will travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in a Thursday night NBA matchup at the State Farm Arena. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Suns-Hawks prediction and pick, laid out below. Phoenix has gone 30-26 this season, seventh place […]

The blockbuster Kevin Durant trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns shook up the NBA in the wee hours of the morning before the 2023 NBA trade deadline. We are now in a vastly different NBA reality than we were just 24 hours ago. The trade changed so much for so many, so let’s […]

On Thursday morning, former NBA player Etan Thomas voiced his criticism on IG of the Brooklyn Nets franchise for failing to acquire any superstar in return for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden as their Big 3 experiment completely failed. That resulted in Kendrick Perkins claiming KD and Kyrie basically ran the franchise and […]