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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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved why they are the best team in the league after defeating the Denver Nuggets 127-103, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he should be the MVP this season. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 40 points, which made it his third straight game where’s scored 40 or more points. That alone put […]

As the Phoenix Suns lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, it was off the back of him who recorded the first ever triple-double with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists. With the Suns looking for a playoff push, star Kevin Durant spoke after the loss specifically about Jokic and the […]

Sports reporter Rachel Nichols noted key differences between Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant when it came to their dynamics with the Golden State Warriors. Nichols appeared in an episode of Sports Illustrated’s Open Floor Show on Friday. She says the irony is that the Warriors would’ve preferred Durant but got Butler, and Durant is having […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best scorers in the world. He’s also a shoo-in for the Basketball Hall of Fame, having earned NBA MVP honors to go along with two NBA championships and Finals MVPs. However, his career isn’t exactly perfect. With the Phoenix Suns possibly looking to trade Durant in the offseason, here […]

In the NBA, there are plenty of factors that go into winning championships. In fact, for a franchise to call themselves champion, all stars have to align. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case most of the time. In fact, some teams never seem to have things go their way. Here are the 10 unluckiest NBA franchises […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reacted to the clash between Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Durant downplayed narratives surrounding his dispute with Budenholzer, Green gave his take on how rare it was to see his former Warriors teammate, Durant, argue with his head coach. Green explains how it […]

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 […]