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The last month has been a complete nightmare for the Dallas Mavericks. First, they traded away Luka Doncic, and Anthony Davis came to Dallas as part of the trade. Davis got injured during his first game with the Mavericks. Then, earlier this week, Kyrie Irving went down with an injury. He tore his ACL, and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to re-enter the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes this offseason, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. During Thursday’s broadcast of Get Up, Windhorst named the Timberwolves as a team to watch if the Phoenix Suns explore moving the former MVP. “Another small market team to watch… The Minnesota Timberwolves,” Windhorst said. “Which […]

Two days after Kevin Durant gave an NSFW response to the fans, the Phoenix Suns All-Star was prepared to do the same on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. After the Suns were outscored 41-19 in the second quarter, plenty of fans headed for the exit. There was a sense of defeat around the team. […]

As the NBA world reacts to Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant responded to the devastating injury after Tuesday’s thrilling 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant’s 34 points led the Suns to victory. However, he shared kind words for Irving amid a torn ACL that spelled […]

The Phoenix Suns came out with a gritty 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers after a big fourth quarter, and it took everything they had. It even took some disagreements from player and coach, as Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer had an exchange early in the game. Of course, people would start running with […]

In the final seconds of Tuesday’s 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns had a takeover in front of their home crowd. Kevin Durant swung the ball to Collin Gillespie for an open 3-pointer. During the season, Durant gave a shoutout to the G-League dogs. Gillespie performed like a dog, posting 10 […]

With the Dallas Mavericks looking done for the 2024-25 season, a spot in the play-in tournament may have opened up for the Phoenix Suns. Dwindling as their playoff hopes might be over the past few weeks, Kevin Durant isn’t about to let his Suns just give up. On Tuesday night, they managed to secure a […]

Moments after a timeout, Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer appeared to be in a heated moment. When Budenholzer was talking to Durant, the latter slapped his arm away. Mind you, it was when the Suns were trailing in the first quarter. However, it’s an accurate synopsis of the season up to this point. The team […]

Outside of all the drama surrounding the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers from their deal involving Luka Doncic at the trade deadline, Kevin Durant ended up being the biggest storyline across the NBA. At one point, it appeared very likely that the Phoenix Suns were about to agree to a trade involving Durant that […]

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury immediately raises questions about the Mavericks’ future roster moves, particularly their rumored interest in acquiring Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. USA Today’s Ben DuBose noted that Irving’s injury could significantly impact […]

Angel Reese shut down rumors of a romantic link to Kevin Durant months ago, but the Phoenix Suns star may have reignited the chatter with a casual yet intriguing pregame remark over the weekend, per TMZ. During a Q&A session, Durant was asked about his pick for the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) in basketball. […]

Another game, another loss it feels like for the Phoenix Suns and their fans. Unfortunately, Kevin Durant realized that the fans were not having any of their 116-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Durant detailed the nature of the beast in the Suns’ rocky season, that beast continues to be a predominant factor. Either […]

The Phoenix Suns have struggled to put together a cohesive unit around Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with head coach Mike Budenholzer. Which caused former NBA player Jeff Teague to chime in with his thoughts about the situation. Teague provided his stance in a segment of the Club 520 Podcast on Monday. He says Budenholzer […]

Loyalty is always a great thing to have in the NBA, especially when superstars can simply form a super team to win titles. But while showing loyalty is always honorable, sometimes a change in scenery can help a player’s career path. Following the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a […]

Basketball sneakers are a great way for a fan to connect with their NBA idols. As a result, it isn’t surprising that brands like Nike, Adidas, and other growing Chinese sports apparel brands are earning millions of dollars by linking up with various NBA stars. Here are the 10 NBA players with the most signature […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night, the team is looking to solidify themselves as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder, Stephen A. Smith floats the idea that maybe Kevin Durant should be in the team’s radar if they don’t […]

This is not how the Phoenix Suns envisioned things would go for them when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant in 2023. In Durant’s second full season in the Valley, the Suns are on the outside looking in on the play-in tournament picture, as they currently have a 28-32 record, which has […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a mixed bag as of late. On one hand, the team has two recent wins over the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Timberwolves have also lost two straight games, with Anthony Edwards missing Friday’s game vs the Utah Jazz after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. […]

The NBA is a brutal league, just ask Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. He has been through the wringer through this season alone. Most notably, Durant was involved in a Suns trade rumor without his knowledge. While he’s remained adamant on staying with Phoenix, that’s only a microcosm of what has happened. Only 24 hours […]

Kevin Durant is a big Bol Bol fan. The Phoenix Suns center has taken his team and the basketball world by storm over the past two weeks. Ever since head coach Mike Budneholzer inserted him into the starting lineup, the Suns have reaped the rewards. Funny enough, the Suns head coach talked about Bol finding […]

In today’s NBA, one of the most polarizing concerns is superstar empowerment. It’s getting more and more common for various superstars to demand trades despite their contract being far from over. While a change in scenery can do wonders to any player’s career, the opposite can also happen. Here is a look at 10 disgruntled […]

This might be the worst the Phoenix Suns have looked this season, and Kevin Durant understands it. Following a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the team seems deflated, and as Durant put it, pissed. As his teammate, Suns guard Devin Booker dropped a cryptic message, Durant was more straightforward. He spoke to reporters […]

Kevin Durant has never been interested in playing for the Washington Wizards, his hometown team. However, Carmelo Anthony thinks it’s a good idea. The New York Knicks legend explained why on his “7PM In Brooklyn” podcast, presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. Melo wants KD to return home to end his career with the Wizards […]

It felt like old times when Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant teamed back up with Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry with Team USA. In a conversation where Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Durant his flowers for creating the best era of NBA basketball, Kevin reminisced about competing with his former Golden State teammate, Curry, […]

The first season in the SEC hasn’t gone completely smoothly for Texas basketball, but Tre Johnson has been a constant bright spot for the Longhorns. There was no better example of that than Wednesday night when Johnson carried his team during a massive bubble clash against Arkansas. Johnson got bucket after bucket, no matter who […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Phoenix Suns will trade Kevin Durant this summer. During Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, Windhorst made a bold claim about the star forward’s future in Phoenix. “They’re gonna trade [KD] him, and he knows that,” Windhorst said. He elaborated further, emphasizing Durant’s professionalism despite ongoing speculation. “There’s been a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

The Phoenix Suns have not exactly been rolling as of late, currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference after Tuesday evening’s overtime loss vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Kevin Durant has continued to produce at an elite level, but overall, Phoenix’s poor roster construction has cost them mightily so far this year. Durant has […]

The Kevin Durant story will come to a close on his terms. The Phoenix Suns star has been in a bit of a rut this season. Despite likely making an All-NBA team barring any injuries, it’s been quite the season. Players were benched, and Phoenix sits four games below .500. However, the Suns included Durant […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he may have formed one of the most dangerous teams in basketball since the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Draymond Green was key in bringing Durant to the Warriors and looking back on that time, he thinks that it was the best time for NBA basketball. “You […]

Every year in the NBA, some of the most anticipated games on the NBA calendar are “revenge games.” Typically, revenge games are where a superstar player playing on a new team returns to his old stadium to play the old team that he used to lead. Sometimes, players are welcomed home with open arms and […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big push to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the trade deadline, but Durant didn’t want the reunion to happen. Because of that, the Warriors moved on and acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, while Durant remains with the Suns for now. Many speculated that […]

If anyone understands basketball, it’s Kevin Durant. He’s seen Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham flourish this season. He’s averaging career-highs in nearly every statistical category this season. Funny enough, Cunningham and Durant exchanged praise when they squared off earlier this season in Phoenix. The Pistons guard had an impressive fourth-quarter performance and led Detroit […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion and 2014 MVP, recently shared his admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He took time to recognize the young guard’s offensive versatility. Durant, also seen for his own elite offensive game, highlighted SGA’s ability to score in various ways, calling him “one of those dudes that’s always gonna […]

The NBA seems to be listening to the long-standing criticisms of referees being too harsh with foul calls. There was a time when they would call techs for seemingly nothing, but the league office admitted wrongdoing with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson’s recent incidents. It rescinded the technical foul called on Durant with 1:25 left […]

After the buzz surrounding the stunning Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade subsided to a degree, the biggest storyline in the final hours leading up to the NBA trade deadline in early February was the barrage of rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Durant was linked to a possible reunion with the Golden State Warriors, and […]

The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 since the All-Star break, and Kevin Durant isn’t pleased. He caught the eye of Bill Simmons during Thursday’s 120-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Although Durant had a tough realization after Sunday’s ugly loss, Simmons was still stuck on Thursday’s game. He explained more on his podcast regarding his […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love took a playful jab at Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with a social media post on Sunday. As news swirled about Hooters possibly filing for bankruptcy, the Miami Heat veteran shared a throwback photo of himself inside the restaurant, grinning from ear to ear. Love posted two […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant came to a bitter realization after a rough 127-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The game featured a fourth quarter that saw the winners of Sunday’s affair dominate the fourth quarter 39-27. Familiar issues came up for the Suns, who have had a disappointing season to this point. And it’s […]