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Since getting pivotal minutes in the Phoenix Suns rotation, both Kevin Durant and Collin Gillespie have grown closer. After Gillespie was the Suns’ unsung hero in a 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in March, he put on his hero cape once again on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the Suns […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were dealt a scare on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns as they chase a playoff spot. Superstar guard Anthony Edwards took an elbow from Kevin Durant in transition and immediately went to the ground in pain. He had to be helped to the locker room: Ant was helped to the locker […]

As the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics clashed on Wednesday, the vibes were up. The Suns had a four-game winning streak entering the contest and head coach Mike Budenholzer was amped. However, the Celtics proved to be too much to handle in Phoenix’s 132-102 loss. The 30-point embarrassment left the fanbase mortified. On the flip […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns are in striking position in the Western Conference to contend for one of the final spots in the play-in tournament. Donning his newest Nike KD 18 sneakers as he puts the city of Phoenix and the franchise on his back, Kevin Durant is walking on rarified ground when it […]

Even during an insane NBA trade deadline that saw a few of the NBA’s biggest stars on the move, Kevin Durant stayed put with the Phoenix Suns. Although it appeared that Durant was headed towards a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, the two-time NBA Champion remained with the Suns as the team hunts for […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the original franchises in the NBA since the league was founded in 1946. With their success over the past decade, the Warriors have also become one of the most popular NBA teams across the world — and a lot of that has to do with the emergence of […]

Over the last year, Nike has been hard at work bringing back some of their most classic basketball models from the last three decades. Few athletes have had a successful signature line like that of Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant over at Nike, recently unveiling his latest Nike KD 18. This next release throws it […]

Even with the Phoenix Suns’ four-game winning streak, the season hasn’t been what many thought. From the Suns having mental lapses to numerous lineup changes, there have been a variety of hurdles and obstacles. Either way, the team hasn’t wavered. While outside perspectives might tell another story, the players and coaches within the locker room […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been rolling this season, and that didn’t stop on Tuesday night. The Thunder walked into Sacramento and had absolutely no trouble dispatching the Kings in a 121-105 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another great game in this one, finishing with 32 points on 10-for-23 shooting while adding seven rebounds and five […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in NBA history. He is a two-time NBA champion, Finals MVP, and onetime NBA MVP. Although he is one of the most polarizing players today, no one can deny his talent has a scorer. Throughout the years, Durant has played for several coaches in the NBA. Unfortunately, […]

Typically, NBA players will always appreciate and respect one another. That statement applies to Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. After Durant made another All-Star game, he has no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, he recently won the Western Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. Nonetheless, […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is an annual spectacle in the middle of a season that allows teams to make last-minute changes to their roster. This opens the doors for NBA superstars to change their teams, as well. Here are the 10 biggest superstars moved at the NBA Trade Deadline, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. […]

Time is of the essence, and Oso Ighodaro’s 44 minutes secured the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Defeating the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference is something Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew would be tough. However, roughly 60-90 minutes before the game, the center position looked different than it […]

Free agency is a great time for NBA superstars to contemplate about where to play. Whether it’s winning championships or playing for a team that can pay them at the right price, their decision always come down to their best interest. Unfortunately, like in life, not everything pans out the way you expect it to. […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition match that features the best players in the league. Throughout its history, there have been many legends and Hall of Famers who battled it out against each other, paving the way for dream matchups and team-ups. Here is a look at the 10 NBA players with the […]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That might be the mantra for the Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant after he dropped 42 points on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a masterful performance that helped the Suns pick up a 123-112 win over the team with the best record in the NBA so far this […]

Kevin Durant’s journey to greatness has been shaped by more than just his scoring ability on the court. From a young age, Durant admired Michael Jordan’s game, dissecting his footwork, mentality, and sheer dominance. He once reflected on Jordan’s influence, saying, “How he played made me feel a certain way. It made me want to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially lost their way. The Cavs’ 123-112 defeat to the Phoenix Suns marked Cleveland’s fourth consecutive loss, the longest skid of their season. A team that once seemed poised for a deep playoff run is suddenly floundering, searching for answers that Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs can’t seem to find. From […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a crucial test on the road against the Phoenix Suns. It isn’t a test just in pursuit of a victory but in reestablishing their identity before the postseason. A three-game losing streak, the Cavs’ longest since late January, has raised concerns about their ability to maintain consistency, especially in the second […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his […]

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns took care of business against the Chicago Bulls, 127-121, with Devin Booker exploding for 20 fourth-quarter points en route to finishing with 41 on the night. Kevin Durant was reliable as per usual, putting up 26 points, four rebounds, and eight assists as the Suns climbed to the 10th […]

The Golden State Warriors, despite being the sixth-seeded team in the Western Conference standings at the moment, are looking like a fearsome title contender as of late. The Jimmy Butler trade has done wonders for the Warriors, as they have gone 15-1 with the 35-year-old star in the active lineup — with Butler providing some […]

Superstars having banter with one another will always be entertaining for sports fans. Case in point, Kevin Durant with Luka Doncic during the Phoenix Suns’ contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic drew a foul call on one play during the game. Durant reacted to the call by going to the Lakers star and telling […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost their last four games coming into their matchup against the Phoenix Suns, and they were going to need something to help them find their groove again. Insert Luka Doncic, who knows how to wow the crowd and get himself hyped up, and that’s what he did in the first […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was going off, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and his head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared to be at it again. After a heated exchange during a 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this month, Durant and Budenholzer argued during a timeout in the second quarter of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were unwilling to part with Jaden McDaniels in trade discussions for Kevin Durant, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. While Anthony Edwards was an expected untouchable in negotiations, Minnesota also refused to include McDaniels in their pursuit of Durant at this season’s trade deadline. Scotto reported that while the Timberwolves made an effort […]

As Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishiba set the record straight on Devin Booker’s future with the organization, he also shared his candid thoughts on about the performance of the team this season. While there have been rumors around Suns stars Kevin Durant and Booker, Ishiba clears the air there and mostly about this year. With […]

The Texas basketball team started its SEC Tournament run on Wednesday with a win against Vanderbilt. The Longhorns were down in the game, but for the most part, they were in control as they ended up earning a 79-72 victory. Tre Johnson had a nice game for Texas as he finished with 19 points, and […]

Kevin Durant and quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ paths haven’t crossed often. However, Fox Sports 1 host Colin Cowherd drew a correlation between the two during Wednesday’s show that raised eyebrows. “You know what Aaron Rodgers has become, what I compare him to the last four years,” Cowherd said. “He’s become Kevin Durant. Think about it both […]

Kevin Durant has been a big fan of Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez for quite some time. In his first two seasons in the majors, he took the league by storm. For instance, Rodriguez won the 2022 AL Rookie of the Year award. Not to mention, he made the All-Star game twice, as well as […]

With Kevin Durant becoming more and more likely to leave the Phoenix Suns, options are on the table. For former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams, he wants to see Durant be in his element. After the Suns put Durant in a possible trade to the Golden State Warriors, it might’ve signaled the […]

A rookie’s fearless approach did not just rattle Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, it ignited Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies and a roaring FedExForum crowd. However, the usual suspects (Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells) took a backseat to Cam Spencer’s trash-talking, which helped Morant propel the Grizzlies to a much-needed 120-118 comeback victory. And forget […]

The University of Oregon Athletics Department is no stranger to top-of-the-line gear from Nike as the birthplace and headquarters for the most recognizable sports brand on the planet. Every sport from football and basketball to track and field are usually first in line to receive the newest tech from Nike, so it comes as no […]

Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant has been floated in trade rumors. Before the NBA trade deadline, he was nearly dealt to the Golden State Warriors. Simultaneously, Devin Booker was also entertained by some other teams. Despite the Suns saying that they will not trade Booker, nothing is off of the […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118, Kevin Durant thought that he had a clean look. After making his sixth 3-pointer of the game with under a minute remaining, the Suns wanted him to ice the game. After Durant and Desmond Bane went face to face in a heated moment, the 15-time […]

It’s safe to say that the Phoenix Suns are one of the most disappointing teams in the 2024-25 season. Despite having no shortage of star power with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the team is facing the risk of missing the postseason as they sit just right outside the Play-In Tournament. Since teaming […]

With every game mattering in the grand scheme of this year’s playoff race, the action is bound to get heated. On Monday night, that’s exactly what happened to the Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies, a game that finished 120-118 in favor of the latter, when Kevin Durant and Desmond Bane exchanged some words in what […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (30-34) are battling the Dallas Mavericks (32-33) in the Western Conference standings, but could the superstar forward actually join forces with the team he is currently chasing? When Durant trade rumors first started swirling ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, the Mavs quickly emerged as a possible landing spot. […]

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 […]