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The Phoenix Suns haven’t had quite the start that they wanted to the Kevin Durant era, with the two-time Finals MVP only suiting up for three of Phoenix’s games thus far. Nonetheless, with Suns franchise cornerstone Devin Booker reciprocal to the idea of Phoenix adding a player of KD’s caliber, the organization remains just as […]

The Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant will go down as one of the biggest trades in NBA history. Although Durant is dealing with an injury, his arrival to the desert could bring the Suns back to championship contention. Phoenix paid a huge price to get him — one that Devin Booker was willing to […]

The titans of the Eastern Conference – the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers, occupy its top three seeds. Nobody would be surprised if any of those teams emerge as the representative for the NBA Finals. It’s more complicated in the West, with its biggest names and championship owners in LeBron James, Stephen Curry, […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has been officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Duane Rankin of AZ Central. This comes after reports surfaced that he’s going to return from injury in the said contest. Durant has missed the Suns’ last 10 games due to an ankle injury. To recall, […]

It’s safe to say Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant created some of his best basketball memories during his high school days when he played at the McDonald’s All-American Game. Durant revealed as much in a recent episode of his Boardroom podcast. The 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game was slated Tuesday, and so Durant and his co-host […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns battle it out on Wednesday night in a matchup that could have major implications on their respective standings in the conference. The Suns are currently sitting at fourth with a 40-35 record, while the Wolves are just 1.5 games behind them at sixth. Both Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams refused to confirm whether Kevin Durant would be making his return on Wednesday. Durant has been out for the last 10 games since spraining his ankle during a pre-game warmup which postponed his home debut for the Suns. However, it was recently revealed by NBA insider Shams Charania that […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant is expected to make his return from injury on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Shams Charania. Durant has missed 10 games due to a sprained ankle for Phoenix. He returns at an ideal time as the Suns prepare for their playoff run. Phoenix knew KD was set to return […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, arguably the most popular player coming out of Texas basketball, didn’t hide his delight after it was reported that the Longhorns are keeping Rodney Terry as head coach for the long haul. Terry took over from Chris Beard following his December arrest and January firing, serving as the interim head […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has lost all the respect he has for Charles Barkley the sports analyst. There was little to begin with, but Chuck’s latest take was certainly the last straw for KD. Barkley recently did an interview where he called Durant “very sensitive” and a “part of that generation who thinks he […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant took to Twitter to share a message to his alma mater in Texas basketball after they fell in the Elite Eight on Sunday. “Great season @TexasMBB,” Durant wrote. “….we love y’all boys, thanks for a memorable year!!!” A former five-star recruit out of Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland, Durant passed up […]

As Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant continues to recover from his ankle injury, it is clear he is using his time wisely: by watching Texas basketball of course! Durant has been supportive of his former collegiate team throughout the NCAA Tournament, often tweeting about the Texas Longhorns and their games as they stay alive in […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to make a playoff push with only a couple weeks left of the regular season. That push just got a massive update as Kevin Durant looks to make his return to the court sooner than many thought. Durant is progressing toward a return Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to […]

March Madness has the ability to make fans out of everyone watching, and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is no different from anyone else in that regard. Part of what the NCAA Tournament brings is the possibility of the unthinkable happening, and Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell had one of those performances during the Wildcats’ […]

Odell Beckham Jr might have an important free agent decision to make in his NFL career, but something else is currently on his mind: his fandom for the Phoenix Suns. Beckham, who has regularly attended Suns games, is invested in the teams’ success, particularly with the franchise bracing for a potential playoff run after the […]

While the Phoenix Suns await Kevin Durant’s return from his ankle injury, Devin Booker wants the whole team to focus on adjusting and polishing their roles in preparation for what is expected to be another tough playoff run. Booker is well aware that the Suns will have to adjust again when KD returns, but he […]

Mario Chalmers made headlines on Monday after he came out with a statement about former Miami Heat teammate LeBron James not being feared in the NBA. This was a bold claim that has unsurprisingly taken a life of its own. For his part, former NBA star turned analyst Chandler Parsons has shared his two cents […]

Injured Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has some inside information about Travis Scott’s upcoming album “Utopia,” and it will certainly hype up the fans of the rapper. In the latest episode of his Boardroom podcast The ETCs, Durant shared how he has heard plenty of praises for “Utopia,” with many describing it as an “insane” […]

Trade rumors can get out of hand in a hurry, and when NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant were seen working out together last summer, Jaylen Brown feared the worst. The two-time All-Star for the Boston Celtics recently revealed that he thought his time in Beantown might’ve been over when he saw his teammate […]

Chet Holmgren has yet to play in an NBA game, but he is a full believer in what the Oklahoma City Thunder can accomplish in the future. The big man is currently recovering from a season-ending foot injury that he sustained prior to the campaign and has spent the year watching from the sidelines as […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has just one year left on his current contract, and when asked about his future in Beantown he didn’t give the answer most C’s fans are looking for. During a recent interview with The Ringer’s Logan Murdock, Brown discussed the potential of staying in Boston once his current deal expires. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ matchup with the Brooklyn Nets Sunday brought former Net Bruce Brown, Jeff Green and Deandre Jordan back to the Barclays Center. Brown and Green played alongside Brooklyn’s big three of James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant during the 2021-22 season. And neither was surprised the once-heralded trio officially imploded at this […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant could be back in the lineup before the end of March, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Charania made an appearance on FanDuel TV with a promising update on the Suns’ coveted trade deadline addition. “Kevin Durant’s doing more and more on the court, I would expect more evaluations later […]

After six coaching changes and a 10-year playoff drought, the Phoenix Suns returned to the NBA playoffs during the 2020-2021 season. That year also saw the Suns make the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years. They had a 2-0 series lead, but the Milwaukee Bucks won four straight games and captured the […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant couldn’t be prouder of Texas basketball after the team moved on to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a crucial win over Penn State in the Round of 32. The no. 2 Longhorns didn’t fall victim to the string of March Madness upsets that have happened so far, […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant does all he can to make an effort to appreciate the fans that show him support. Durant has developed a reputation for being one of the more outspoken players in the NBA but whether you like him or not, it’s admirable that he’s willing to debate, argue or simply respond […]

With March Madness upon us, it’s worth looking into how some of the greatest NBA players today first showcased their talent at the collegiate level. Although the NBA has seen a lot of international prospects as of late, the NCAA remains to be the biggest hotbed of NBA prospects. While some NBA players make the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo achieved his dream when he became an NBA champion in 2021. However, he’s not just satisfied with that or his MVP crowns. While he keeps his trophies in his office, he wants to create more art and essentially, add more achievements in his resume similar to Golden State’s Stephen Curry. […]

It’s clear to everyone in the basketball world that Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley don’t see eye to eye. The pair have gone back-and-forth throughout the years, but things got especially heated after Barkley’s infamous comments stating Durant was more of a bus rider rather than a bus driver when it came to championship winning […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Bronny James and his future in the NBA. After all, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has already declared his intention to sign for whichever team ends up drafting his son in 2024. That is still more than a year away, though. Bronny still has one more […]

Aaron Rodgers is once again at the center of the NFL world. Everyone is anxiously awaiting what the Green Bay Packers star decides to do with his career. Will he stay in Green Bay? Will he allow himself to be traded to the New York Jets? Will he retire? This situation might be familiar for […]

Prior to the Phoenix Suns’ visit to play the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night, Steve Kerr told reporters he thinks Dubs fans will give Kevin Durant “the applause and energy that he deserves for everything he did,” as reported by ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. Durant once again missed a chance to play in front of the […]

Monday night’s matchup against the defending champs Golden State Warriors would have been a very intriguing contest for Kevin Durant as he faces off against one of his former teams. It wasn’t to be, though, as KD continues to nurse a lingering ankle injury that is expected to keep him out for a currently undisclosed […]

The Phoenix Suns suffered a tough injury blow on the Kevin Durant front just before he was supposed to make his home debut for his new team. At this point, the former league MVP has no timetable to return, and it doesn’t sound like the Suns are in any hurry to bring him back. ESPN’s […]

Phoenix Suns fans can breathe an even greater sigh of relief as far as the severity of Kevin Durant’s injury goes. Durant rolled his left ankle after slipping during pre-game warmups last week in a setback that delayed his Suns home debut. Given KD’s injury history just this season alone, fans feared the worst only […]

On Wednesday night, prior to making his home debut for the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant suffered an ankle injury in warmups. After slipping on the floor, Durant suffered a left ankle sprain. It now appears that he will be out for at least the next two weeks. In a tweet sent out by  Shams Charania […]

The basketball world was put on high alert on Wednesday night after Kevin Durant was abruptly ruled out of what should have been his home debut for the Phoenix Suns just moments before their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder tipped off. It was then revealed on Thursday that KD had suffered a left ankle […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant suffered an unfortunate ankle injury while warming up for the team’s win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, and Stephen A Smith blamed the sneakers for the ailment. “I got this problem, I just want to say this, I’m a fan of Nike…but I got to tell you something […]

The Phoenix Suns fear that star forward Kevin Durant has a grade 2 ankle sprain after injuring himself in pre-game warmups before Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Greg Moore of the Arizona Republic. A grade 2 ankle strain would keep him out for between four and six weeks, the injury could […]