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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic appeared to have suffered a lower-body injury late in the first half of Wednesday night’s home game against the visiting Phoenix Suns. Doncic was trying to guard Kevin Durant when he suddenly hopped his way into the sidelines before grabbing his ankle and limping off to the other side of […]

The Charlotte Hornets tipped over the first domino of their impending fire sale after they traded Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 lottery-protected 1st round pick that can turn into an unprotected 1st in 2028. Charlotte reportedly intends to collect future assets and young players ahead of […]

On the latest episode of “The OGs” with former Miami Heat players Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, they discussed the best shooters in the NBA currently. Haslem would discuss including the likes of Heat stars Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro on a list like that while taking Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant off the list. […]

The 41-player pool of candidates for USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster has officially been unveiled, with many of basketball’s biggest, brightest, longest-shining stars set to compete for one of 12 final spots. It’s clear LeBron James wants play in France after Team USA’s dispiriting showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, even going so […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead game-winner in the Suns’ recent victory over the Chicago Bulls. The NBA veteran has cemented his name as one of the most clutch players in league history. He’s been able to knock down game-winning buckets or go-ahead shots from anywhere on the floor. After the clutch basket […]

In Draymond Green’s latest podcast, he spoke about how he thinks Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant stand when it comes to the GOAT conversation, and unsurprisingly, he took Curry’s side, being his teammate with the Golden State Warriors all of these years. “Steph didn’t get the credit that Steph gets today until 2022 when he […]

On Monday, the Phoenix Suns overcame the Chicago Bulls in a game that went down to the wire. Kevin Durant led the way for the Suns, finishing with 43 points and a game-winner with one second remaining in regulation. Asked about his game-sealing jump shot, Durant spoke about being calm and sticking to the game […]

The entire NBA world took notice on Monday night of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s 70-point outburst against the San Antonio Spurs. But Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had a reaction that encapsulated what everyone thought when they heard the news: "He had 70?" Kevin Durant was surprised to find out that Joel Embiid dropped […]

The association was not going to be overshadowed by the hype going around after Sunday Night Football. Every star in the league seems to be firing from all cylinders and knocking down shots. Kevin Durant was no exception to this. One of the greatest scorers in NBA history had a massive outburst to lead the […]

The Phoenix Suns found themselves down by double digits for the first three quarters of their Monday night tussle against the Chicago Bulls. Being on the second night of a back-to-back, Kevin Durant and the Suns looked lethargic. In fact, Durant started the game with an uncharacteristic 4-15 shooting night. But that was when Durant […]

The Year of the Dragon only comes around every 12 years in the Chinese Calendar and sneakerheads still remember the last Kevin Durant sneakers to don the traditional yearly theme. For 2024, Nike and Kevin Durant will take a whole new approach on the same sneaker that first introduced the Year of the Dragon to […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-110 on Sunday. Phoenix’s big three led the charge, combining for 91 points in the win. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 40 points despite not taking one free throw attempt in the game. Durant became the first player in Suns history to score 40 points without a […]

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant would love to see some rule changes in NCAA basketball. Durant took to social media to call for reform of how the college game is played. “I need to see defensive 3 seconds and 4 quarters in men’s college basketball…asap,” Durant posted to social media. Men’s college basketball is […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took over in the team’s recent victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker recorded 52 points on the night, adding five assists and four rebounds. The trip to New Orleans was important for Booker since it features the closest stadium to the town where he played high school basketball. He […]

It was a great night for the Phoenix Suns Friday as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans on their home floor, 123-109. Suns head coach Frank Vogel spoke to the locker room after the big win to go over the strengths of their performance. Especially how star Devin Booker scored a whopping 52 points which […]

Devin Booker put on a scoring clinic in the Smoothie King Center on Friday when the Phoenix Suns overcame the New Orleans Pelicans. In front of his family, the guard scored 52 points on 18-of-30 shooting from the field. Booker also swished six triples and made all 10 of his attempts from the charity stripe. […]

For much of the Phoenix Suns’ Tuesday night contest against the Sacramento Kings, Kevin Durant looked a bit out of sorts, especially when compared to the usually lofty standards he has set for himself. Durant was missing shots he would usually make from midrange, and to make matters worse, he had troubles in taking care […]

Joel Embiid made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on MLK Day against the Houston Rockets following a three-game absence and he did not miss a single beat. Embiid was as dominant as ever, putting up 41 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and 16-17 shooting from the foul line. In fact, the […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal put on a show in the team’s 127-109 win over the LA Lakers Thursday. Beal himself had guard Austin Reaves “dancing” and falling on his heels. Bradley Beal dancing with Austin Reaves! 37 PTS (20 in 3rd) | 8 3PT | 67% FG pic.twitter.com/GELWJ1MtIJ — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 12, 2024 […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker led the team to a dominant win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Booker recorded 31 points, five rebounds, and five assists en route to a 127-109 victory. Booker spoke on his night in the post-game press conference, mentioning teammate Kevin Durant instilled extra confidence into him before the […]

After losing three of their previous four games, the Phoenix Suns managed to bounce back and pick up a big 127-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Bradley Beal had easily his best game of the season for Phoenix (37 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 14/21 FGM), but it was a highlight […]

On Thursday, the Phoenix Suns went to Los Angeles and showed what happens when their Big Three gets going. Behind Bradley Beal’s best game of the season, the Suns took down the Los Angeles Lakers, silencing the entire Crypto.com Arena with a blowout. As expected in most Laker home games, there were famous names watching […]

Although there have been flashes of greatness, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have yet to fully put things together so far on the young 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns have dealt with several injuries this year to their star trio of Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, but even with those three in the […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown fills numerous roles for his talented team. He’s their rim destroyer, the longest-tenured Celtic, and a vocal leader who isn’t afraid to speak his mind. However, what doesn’t seem to be talked about enough is that Brown is the ultimate tone-setter for the C’s. While Boston’s 2023-24 roster has plenty […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook and Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant just keep on adding to their history. In yet another interesting addition to the long list of anecdotes about the duo’s relationship, Westbrook and Durant got into a little bit of NSFW trash-talking during last Monday’s game between the Clippers and […]

Phoenix Suns will have their full roster healthy, aside from guard Damion Lee (meniscus) on Thursday on the road versus their Pacific Division rivals, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. For the curious: Damion Lee (knee) is rehabbing the injury, working his way back, but is still a ways away from returning […]

Things aren’t going particularly well for the Phoenix Suns at the moment. Pegged by many as one of the most feared contenders in the association heading into the season, thanks to their three-headed monster of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Suns have played close to .500 ball, winning just 19 of their […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is a significant piece for the Suns. And not just because he’s a superstar. Durant is the only member of the Suns’ big three — and one of just two players, including Damion Lee — to win an NBA championship. Durant, the Suns and the other two members of the […]

Phoenix Suns have three of the best pure scorers with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. The Suns looked like an incomplete team with those three in their 138-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, who themselves have James Harden and Russell Westbrook — who have each won MVP — former NBA Finals MVP […]

Ja Morant is out for the 2023-24 season due to a labral tear in his right shoulder, ending an abbreviated campaign when he was initially suspended for the first 25 games due to conduct detrimental to the league. Morant’s injury sparked a reporter to ask Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, who suffered a torn Achilles […]

While Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had the opportunities throughout his career to join the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency or via trade, two of his former teammates in James Harden and Russell Westbrook actually did. Durant and Harden’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as the Brooklyn Nets didn’t end as […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green broke his silence in a major way after the NBA reinstated him from his indefinite suspension. Green revealed plenty of introspective moments, with one of them being the fact that he didn’t quite appreciate the comments his former teammate Kevin Durant, who’s now on the Phoenix Suns, made in […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is listed as probable for Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant returned from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring strain in the Suns’ 121-115 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, in which they blew the game in the fourth quarter. Durant is averaging 29.6 points — fifth-most […]

Yuta Watanabe is a Japanese basketball star who signed with the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Watanabe is in his sixth NBA season and is reuniting with Kevin Durant, whom he played with for 26 games before the superstar’s trade to the Suns.  Now, Yuta Watanabe sat down with ClutchPoints to discuss his shooting slump that […]

The Phoenix Suns built their own Big 3 this past offseason, acquiring Bradley Beal in a trade to link up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. But 36 games in, things have not gone to plan. Frank Vogel’s squad is 19-17 and eighth in the Western Conference. At this moment in time, they do not […]

The Phoenix Suns were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, losing by a final score of 121-115. Devin Booker believes the Suns stars should be on the court together on a more consistent basis, per Duane Rankin of azcentral. “That should be the recipe at all times, especially deeper in the season or big […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, who missed the last two games with a right hamstring strain, is available for Sunday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant was initially questionable and then ruled to be a game-time decision by coach Frank Vogel. He is averaging the fifth-most points (29.9) in the NBA this season. KD also […]

There is a significant matchup happening Sunday night as the Phoenix Suns take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Each team is coming off of a win but the status of two key star players for both squads in Kevin Durant and Ja Morant is still in question. In terms of Durant and Morant, they both share […]

Injuries have very much limited the Phoenix Suns so far this season. After trading for Bradley Beal in the offseason, pairing him with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns were expected to be the juggernaut that nobody could outscore in the Western Conference. Through 34 games, the Suns are barely above .500 and it […]