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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 […]

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have emerged as one of the top pairings in Boston Celtics history. However, the championship-winning duo would not have had the opportunity if not for a Brooklyn Nets decision. After Kevin Durant requested a trade during the 2022 offseason, the Nets rejected a Celtics offer of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder made franchise history by capturing their 61st win against the Memphis Grizzlies, they tacked on two more to extend their winning streak to 10, and it caught the eye of ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. The former Thunder center is now predicting an appearance in this year’s NBA Finals and calling the […]

Trade speculation surrounding Kevin Durant has intensified as the Phoenix Suns face an uncertain offseason. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Durant and the Suns are expected to work together on a potential trade this summer, with mutual interest already existing between the former MVP and five NBA teams: the New York Knicks, San Antonio […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been an interesting team this season, operating as a fringe playoff team that has performed well against the best teams in the league even after the injury to Jalen Johnson. Trae Young has continued his streak as one of the best point guards in the league, Dyson Daniels has emerged as […]

If it weren’t for the Dallas Mavericks, the Phoenix Suns would be far and away the biggest disaster of this 2024-25 NBA season, in danger of missing the playoffs despite having the most expensive roster in the league. Kevin Durant has continued to put up elite statistics, but his fit with costars Bradley Beal and […]

Before the 2024-25 season began, Kevin Durant didn’t sign a contract extension with the Phoenix Suns. This worried some, as they thought he was done with the team. Although Durant wanted a longer-term deal, the team didn’t make this season any easier. They offered him a deal that would’ve sent him back to the Golden […]

Just days after debuting yet another fresh colorway of his Nike KD 18, Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant returned to the floor in another wild iteration of his newest signature sneaker. Durant and the Suns are fighting for playoff position in the Western Conference, but that’s never stopped the Slim Reaper from looking good while making […]

The trade deadline is a golden opportunity for all NBA teams to make some roster improvements. In fact, earlier this year we saw a chaotic deadline that saw various contenders make blockbuster moves for a superstar. While those deals are usually risky, they don’t always pay off in the end. Here is a look at […]

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a left ankle sprain and he will be sidelined for at least one week with only seven games left in the regular season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Durant suffered this ankle injury in Sunday night’s 148-109 loss to the Houston […]

A Phoenix Suns season that was already somewhat of a nightmare went from bad to worse on Sunday night during a 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets. During the third quarter, star forward Kevin Durant drove to his left before collapsing to the ground and grabbing his lower left leg. Durant turned his ankle badly, […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns suffered a brutal loss in Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The Suns fell in a 39-point blowout, unable to keep up with the Rockets on both sides of the ball. It also didn’t help that Houston shot lights out from the field, converting 57.1% of their total attempts […]

Stephen A. Smith did not approve of the referees’ decision to eject Dillon Brooks from the Houston Rockets game after a play involving Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. With less than five minutes left in the second quarter with the Rockets up 55-38, Brooks committed a hard foul on Durant. The officials called a technical […]

The Phoenix Suns season continues to get worse. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant sustained a left ankle sprain. He landed awkwardly on his left leg, then went down in grimacing pain, holding that lower left ankle. Here’s a closer look at the ankle injury Kevin Durant just suffered: Hope KD’s okay […]

Entering Sunday’s game, an old battle between Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was ready. However, after only 11 minutes, Brooks was assessed two technical fouls and immediately ejected. DILLON BROOKS EJECTED 😳 Brooks was ejected after getting physical with Kevin Durant and Nick Richards 👀 Brooks directed some foul […]

All the stories about Kevin Durant are justified. The Phoenix Suns star has one of the best work ethics in the league, and Ime Udoka noticed it. While Durant wanted out of the Nets in the 2022-23 season, before then, he was fully committed. When the two were with the Brooklyn Nets, Durant’s work ethic […]

Kevin Durant’s signature Nike line recently saw its 18th sneaker, making him one of the longest-tenured Nike athletes with an active signature collection. He’s also one of three athletes (Michael Jordan, LeBron James) to own a Nike lifetime contract in part to his generational talent and accomplishments in the game of basketball. Nike will honor […]

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 […]