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Many wish the Phoenix Suns missing the playoffs was the worst part of the 2024-25 season. However, Kevin Durant might be ready to head out of Phoenix, and general manager James Jones is more than aware. During Thursday’s end-of-season availability, Jones spoke to a room full of reporters. When asked about what he will do […]

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Mat Ishbia after the Phoenix Suns owner’s eye-opening comments about him. The franchise is currently going through some very trying times following a disastrous 2024-25 season. The star trio of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant has not lived up to expectations, and now the front office has […]

Rumors of the Houston Rockets pursuing Kevin Durant in the offseason may not be possible. Durant looks to depart from the Phoenix Suns after three seasons. This comes after they missed the playoffs in what was a disappointing year for the squad. Durant hopes to land on a team that will have him compete for […]

It will be an interesting offseason for the Phoenix Suns and NBA superstar Kevin Durant as the two sides convene to discuss his future, but the Nike lifetime athlete has already proven himself on the court. Joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only other athletes with lifetime contracts with Nike, Kevin Durant has […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest surprises of the season, making a major jump to the No. 2 seed after being .500 last year. Things have clicked with the team as their young guys have figured it out, and the veterans are bringing their experience. The jury may still be out on how […]

The Phoenix Suns have already begun trying to erase any remnants of the disastrous 2024-25 season by firing head coach Mike Budenholzer. It’s expected to be the first of many moves the team makes this summer, including potentially trading franchise cornerstone Kevin Durant. Recently, famed NBA agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports stopped by ESPN’s […]

The Phoenix Suns appear to be heading toward a roster overhaul this offseason, which likely includes buying out Bradley Beal, as well as trading Kevin Durant. Beal has almost certainly played his final game with the Suns, but the situation for Durant, who was owner Mat Ishbia’s first major acquisition after buying the team in […]

By and large, the 2024-25 NBA season of the Phoenix Suns was a failure.  Despite an expensive and star-laden roster that featured the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal and an NBA champion head coach calling the shots, the Suns failed not just to clinch a berth in the 2025 NBA Playoffs […]

During the NBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves were a team eager to land Kevin Durant in a trade. Although the Golden State Warriors were also suitors, neither team landed the All-Star. Fast forward to the end of the regular season, and both teams have made the playoffs, or at least the play-in. For Durant, […]

To say that the Phoenix Suns went through a disastrous 2024-25 season would be an understatement. A team that dreamed of competing for a championship after pulling off blockbuster trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in 2023 has fallen off a cliff, ending the 2024-25 campaign with a 36-46 record and missing the postseason […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season was an overall mess after the team finished with a 36-46 record. After missing out on the playoffs, the organization fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach. However, there’s at least one winner of the Suns’ debacle, and it’s somehow the Houston Rockets. In June 2024, the Rockets completed a trade […]

The NBA regular season is officially over. Twelve teams clinched their spots in the postseason, and eight more will battle it out in the Play-in Tournament for the seven and eight seeds in the playoffs. The other 10 teams have nothing to look forward to but offseason improvement. These teams, as well as teams that […]

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season, the team announced on Monday. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season,” the team released in a statement. “Our fans deserve better. Change is needed.” Budenholzer, 55, was hired by the Suns in […]

The Phoenix Suns may have had one of the more disappointing seasons for a team that had true championship aspirations, and there could be a lot of changes in the offseason. One of those changes could be Kevin Durant heading to another team, and the Suns seem to be willing to work with him on […]

Kevin Durant has never been shy to make his feelings regarding anything known. Ever since embracing his role as a villain (in NBA terms), Durant always seems to take the time to clap back towards his haters on social media, with X (formerly Twitter) being his preferred platform. And with the Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season […]

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for what they hope is a deep run into the NBA postseason after two straight second-round exits. The Knicks will be matched up with the upstart Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs in the East. The Knicks made several “win now” moves this past […]

New York Knicks star Josh Hart turned heads when he chose between Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant for the player he would turn to for a bucket. Hart appeared on an episode of The Roommates Show with co-star Jalen Brunson on Saturday. When it came to the player he would rely on to get a […]

Duke basketball freshman sensation Cooper Flagg became a special club member after winning the 2025 Wooden Award as the best college basketball player. A club that includes the likes of Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson.  He was more than gracious when accepting the honor, per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.  “I don’t think I […]

If one thing is for certain, it’s that Devin Booker and Kevin Durant enjoy playing basketball together. The two joined forces in the middle of the 2022-23 season, when the Suns made a blockbuster trade for Durant. Since then, their time has been filled with major hypotheticals. Although the talent was there, especially with adding […]

The Phoenix Suns have been officially eliminated, and it looks like Kevin Durant’s days with the franchise are numbered. As a result, it isn’t surprising that trade rumors have suddenly started to mushroom around the league. On the bright side, Durant is still an elite superstar who should have no problems finding suitors. Unfortunately, finding […]

The Phoenix Suns were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Wednesday evening’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, bringing a fitting conclusion to one of the worst failed experiments in recent NBA history. The Suns now face an offseason filled with more questions than answers, particularly regarding Kevin Durant, whom the team traded for during […]

One of the biggest storylines heading into this NBA offseason is what the Phoenix Suns will look to do with Kevin Durant. The Suns were recently eliminated from playoff contention, and it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see Durant look for greener pastures after one of the biggest failed experiments in recent NBA history. […]

The Phoenix Suns season is officially over after Wednesday’s loss, but the Kevin Durant saga will begin. After the franchise attempted to trade him at the trade deadline, it left a sour taste in his mouth. While Durant has one more year left on his contract, likely, he wouldn’t want to play with the Suns […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest players on the watch list, as chances are good that he’s on the move once the offseason starts. With the Phoenix Suns expected to miss out on the playoffs and the front office placing his name at the trade deadline, it’s a safe bet that his days as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could revisit a Kevin Durant trade this offseason after showing interest at the trade deadline. The Phoenix Suns opted not to trade Durant at the trade deadline but will revisit moving him this offseason. The 36-year-old Durant has appeared in 62 games for the Suns this season, averaging 26.6 points, six rebounds, […]

There are some different directions the Dallas Cowboys can go in the draft. And they might even trade up. But for now, tight end Jake Ferguson came up with a new nickname for Dak Prescott that will catch Kevin Durant’s attenion. The nickname went out through a post on X by Brandon Loree. #Cowboys Jake […]

BOSTON — Dynasties used to reign over the NBA. However, thanks to the new CBA and an increasingly competitive league, one team dominating year after year feels like a thing of the past. The reigning champion Boston Celtics are trying to change that, and in their attempt, they resemble the rulers of the most recent […]

On Tuesday evening, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will hit the road to take on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in a battle of two teams on very different trajectories. The Warriors have been a juggernaut ever since landing Jimmy Butler via a trade with the Miami Heat, while the Suns are […]

Kevin Durant is expected to be on the move during the offseason. With the Phoenix Suns expected to miss the playoffs this year, coupled with his ankle sprain, chances are good that his days as a Sun are numbered. Since leaving the Golden State Warriors, Durant has suffered several playoff exits, as a championship as […]

With the playoffs set to begin in a little over a week, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s full, undivided attention will be devoted towards making it deep into the postseason and even winning a championship. At present, they have the best record in the NBA, a deep team with elite defenders and shooters across multiple positions, […]

It is seeming inevitable that the Phoenix Suns will be a major seller this summer after enduring a nightmare of a 2024-25 campaign. The Suns need to restock their draft-pick cupboard badly, as it’s evident that there is no way that their “big three” of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal can make it […]

It’s safe to say that the Phoenix Suns are one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA today. Despite having the highest payroll in the NBA for the 2024-25 season, the team is only at the 11th seed, as they’re more likely to miss the playoffs. To make matters much worse, they might not […]

The Phoenix Suns had a negative injury update on star Kevin Durant ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Durant has been out for one week since suffering an ankle sprain against the Houston Rockets on March 30. The Suns lost that game and the next three, putting their postseason hopes at risk. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo cemented his status as one of the NBA’s all-time greats with his championship in 2021. However, the Milwaukee Bucks nearly fell to a shorthanded Brooklyn Nets squad in the second round. Jeff Teague said his former teammate’s title has an asterisk next to it because of the Nets’ dominance before James Harden and Kyrie […]

The UConn women’s basketball program picked up its 12th national title with an 82-59 win over South Carolina, and during the game, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant chimed in on social media, giving praise to Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong for their performance. “Azzi is just surgical..Paige is just an all around monster….Sarah […]

Kevin Durant’s tenure with the Phoenix Suns didn’t work out like it was supposed to, and now the two sides are expected to go their separate ways this offseason. A trade involving Durant seems inevitable with the Suns currently out of the Play-in Tournament. One of the teams Durant has shown interest in is the […]

Kevin Durant may not like what Spencer Dinwiddie had to say about the Phoenix Suns’ struggles this season. Dinwiddie appeared on a livestream video on Friday, garnering attention for his one-word description of Durant’s Suns squad. “A**,” Dinwiddie stated. “A**” Spencer Dinwiddie when asked to describe the Suns in one word 😬 pic.twitter.com/QKvboSOJzt — ClutchPoints […]

Although the Phoenix Suns are in the hunt for a play-in spot, this season has been one to forget. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal should register more than the 35 wins they have. However, there have been a multitude of issues this season. For starters, the Suns benched Beal at […]

Stephen Curry is the best shooter in NBA history. He is also successful in the postseason, having won four NBA championships and a Finals MVP. Here are the 10 greatest NBA players to never defeat Stephen Curry in a playoff series, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Kevin Durant Kevin Durant is the most decorated […]