Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 85

In just his second game for the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant scored a routine elbow jumper early in the first quarter of Friday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. It was a typical mid-range deuce from KD, but as it turns out, it was a pretty historic bucket as well for the former league MVP. Kevin […]

An intriguing inter-league matchup is on tap for this evening as the Phoenix Suns make a business trip to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls. It is time to take a look at our NBA odds series, where our Suns-Bulls prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to see. So far, […]

Kevin Durant is coming off a highly efficient debut game for the Phoenix Suns following his blockbuster move prior to the NBA trade deadline. Against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Durant dropped a cool 23 points on a pristine 10-13 shooting from the field. However, seeing as Durant just came back from a 20-game absence […]

Kyrie Irving went off on Thursday night as he and Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a hard-fought victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kyrie finished with 40 points on 15-of-22 shooting in another eye-popping performance for the Mavs. Kyrie and Co. now get to host the new-look Phoenix Suns on Sunday, and all eyes […]

Kevin Durant has had a contentious relationship with fans, pundits, and media members alike for the past few seasons. This animosity mostly stems from the deafening criticisms over the newest Phoenix Suns star’s legacy after he decided to hitch his wagon onto Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to win a ring. And on […]

Less than two months ago, Kevin Durant was having one of the best seasons of his illustrious career for a Brooklyn Nets team one game back of the NBA’s top record. Wednesday he made his debut as a member of the Phoenix Suns. The astounding turn of events underscores the unpredictability of the former MVP’s […]

Although nothing ever materializes, the Atlanta Hawks seem determined to trade John Collins year after year. This season was no different, with rumors linking the forward to multiple destinations ahead of the NBA trade deadline. However, with Collins under contract through the 2025-26 season, it would be wise to take the Hawks apparent desire to […]

Saying Devin Booker is excited to have Kevin Durant on the Phoenix Suns would be a massive understatement. The star guard shared his admiration for his new teammate after the Suns snapped the Charlotte Hornets’ five-game winning streak on Wednesday night. “Kev is somebody I have high respect for, and this is one of those […]

After their blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets, the Phoenix Suns certainly looked the part of a championship contender behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker‘s 60 combined points. Durant, in a mercenary role akin to the one he had with the Golden State Warriors, shot 10-5 from the field and had a plus-minus of +13 […]

Colin Cowherd came out with an interesting Kevin Durant take after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, comparing him to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. He defined a ‘truly great’ athlete as someone who works with anybody, and backed it up with recapping Kevin Durant’s career. “Kevin Durant works with anti-vaxers, NBA basketball players afraid […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing playoff exit in 2022, it seemed like the team that put up the best record in the 2021-22 regular season still had all the makings of a contending team. The Suns’ core pieces remained intact as well after they re-signed Deandre Ayton in restricted free agency. However, one of the […]

No one can dispute that Kevin Durant, now of the Phoenix Suns following his blockbuster trade to The Valley, is one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport of basketball. However, Durant’s career choices and contentious relationship with the media hasn’t particularly helped his reputation among fans, as he stands as one of […]

Granted that the win came at the expense of just the Charlotte Hornets, the Kevin Durant-infused Phoenix Suns looked nothing less of a scary threat to the rest of the league in their Wednesday night’s 105-91 victory in North Carolina. As noted by Gerald Bourguet PHNX Sports, the trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off one of, if not the biggest trade in NBA history by swinging a deal for Kevin Durant, further strengthening the Devin Booker, Chris Paul-led core of the team that made the NBA Finals in 2021. Durant’s Suns debut on Wednesday night only further proved how scary the Suns can be […]

Kevin Durant had the basketball world buzzing after his eyebrow-raising debut for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. KD didn’t exactly have an offensive explosion on the evening, although he did manage to score 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in just 27 minutes of action. However, the way Durant and the Suns made easy work […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker may have watched Kevin Durant’s game several times in the past, but sure enough, playing with him and seeing how he impacts the game brings a different feeling. Booker admitted as much after Durant made his Suns debut on Wednesday and propelled the team to the 105-91 win against the […]

Kevin Durant finally made his long-awaited Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday following his blockbuster mid-season move from the Brooklyn Nets. Well, the fans were not disappointed after seeing Durant suit up for the first time in a Suns jersey. Durant needed just 27 minutes to log 23 points on a very efficient 10-of-15 from the […]

Kevin Durant finally made his debut for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, and it went exactly how many imagined it would be after he paired up with Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Sure enough, plenty of fans couldn’t help but imagine what the new-look Arizona franchise can achieve with KD in the fold. Durant, who […]

The Phoenix Suns swung arguably the biggest trade in NBA history when they dealt for Kevin Durant prior to the February 9 trade deadline. Durant immediately vaults the middling Suns into legitimate title contention, giving them another bonafide star to supplement the Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton-led core. And on Wednesday night, with […]

Kevin Durant made his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns won the game in dominating fashion, 105-91. Durant got his first bucket of the game early in the first quarter on a drive to the basket with just about two minutes gone by. During the game, Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae […]

When the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant at the NBA trade deadline from the Brooklyn Nets, it sent shockwaves through the NBA that are still being felt. Durant made his Suns debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets after rehabbing from a knee injury he suffered when he was still with the Nets. He scored […]

Kevin Durant made his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets and he got his first bucket with his new team early in the first quarter. With about two minutes gone by in the game, Durant caught a pass from Chris Paul at the top of the key and drove to the basket […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford served as a consultant for the Brooklyn Nets last season. During that time, he had an opportunity to work with the former league MVP Kevin Durant, who happens to be in line to make his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday night against Clifford’s Hornets. Clifford had nothing but good […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns nearly a month ago, but thanks to a lingering knee injury, the superstar hasn’t played for his new team yet. That all changes Wednesday night when the Kevin Durant Suns debut happens vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Ahead of this auspicious occasion, let’s make some bold […]

Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant is set to make his debut with the team on Wednesday night. Prior to the game, Durant shared a special moment with Phoenix Mercury’s star Brittney Griner, per the Mercury’s Twitter. All love between BG x KD 🧡 It’s a new dawn in the desert. pic.twitter.com/OOeZqavWQV — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) […]

The day has come: Kevin Durant is going to make his Phoenix Suns debut. This is the moment Suns fans have been waiting for, and it’s too bad that it will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets. With the much-anticipated debut in store, Durant made some comments that should have Suns fans jumping […]

On ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins discussed whether the Kevin Durant-Devin Booker duo with the Phoenix Suns will be better than the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving duo with the Brooklyn Nets, and Stephen A. Smith made it abundantly clear where he stands on the topic. .@stephenasmith believes KD-Book will be a BETTER […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has sat out nearly two months due to a knee injury. The last time he played was on January 8th against the Miami Heat, when Durant was still a member of the Brooklyn Nets organization. So when the Suns visit the Spectrum Center on Wednesday night to play Terry Rozier, […]

The Phoenix Suns (33-29) visit the Charlotte Hornets (20-43) on Wednesday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Hornets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Phoenix has lost two of three but still sits in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Suns covered 53% of […]

Kevin Durant’s highly anticipated Phoenix Suns debut will come on Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Durant expressed his excitement to return to playing basketball following his injury. “I feel great,” Durant said. “I mean, I’m looking forward to getting this opportunity to play again… I was having fun out there before I got injured. So […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were tied at the hip throughout the majority of their time with the Brooklyn Nets. That’s what made it so surprising when Irving did not inform Durant of his intention to request a trade ahead of this year’s deadline. Both were in the midst of career seasons, leading a resurgence […]

The new era of Phoenix Suns basketball is here, finally. New Suns star Kevin Durant will officially make his debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. “Kevin Durant plans to make his return to action and his debut for the Phoenix Suns against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.” […]

Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash is ecstatic to see Devin Booker break his all-time 3-point record for the franchise. However, he doesn’t want Book to stop there and instead issued a new challenge for him. On Monday, Nash congratulated Booker for the achievement. The Suns star claimed the solo lead for Phoenix’s 3-point record on […]

On Monday, NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley appeared on First Take with Stephen A. Smith to discuss a number of topics in basketball, including Kevin Durant and his legacy after joining the Phoenix Suns. Barkley said he is holding KD up to the same standard as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, who both […]

The Kevin Durant blockbuster trade caught the NBA world by surprise, and with Durant closing in on making his debut with the Phoenix Suns, excitement for what the Suns’ ceiling could be is constantly growing. Durant is going to be faced with tons of expectations when he returns to the court, but there may not […]

New Phoenix Suns scorer Kevin Durant joins the plethora of NBA stars showering Damian Lillard with praise after the Portland Trail Blazers guard exploded for a monster 71 points on Sunday. Lillard sent the whole sports world into utter chaos when he got off to a 41-point half en route to his 71-piece against the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t help but get hyped up after watching the Milwaukee Bucks take down the Devin Booker-led Phoenix Suns even without his presence. Antetokounmpo, who was ruled out for the game as he continues to recover from the quad injury he suffered recently, was in attendance during Sunday’s game as he cheered for his […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder revealed a plea to his Bucks teammates before a win over the Phoenix Suns, according to a Sunday tweet from Arizona Republic Phoenix Suns Insider Duane Rankin. “I told the guys in Milwaukee this morning ‘please get this win for me,’” Crowder said in Fiserv Forum. “‘I want this one […]

Earlier this week, there were some rumors circulating about New York Knicks PG Derrick Rose potentially being bought out. The former MVP finds himself at the end of the rotation as the new-look New York squad starts to find their groove. The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in Rose, too, leading to more talk about […]