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The Brooklyn Nets introduced Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson Sunday just an hour ahead of the pairing’s first game in Brooklyn. It had been a tumultuous three days for the beloved Phoenix Suns duo. Both were traded, along with Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a pick swap, in a blockbuster deal that sent Kevin […]

The Phoenix Suns continue to load up after trading for Kevin Durant. Now, they got some much-needed depth by securing the services of Terrence Ross. Ross is finalizing a contract buyout with the Orlando Magic in hopes of joining a contender. The Suns and Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in him, though it has been […]

As it turns out, the Memphis Grizzlies did everything they can to secure the services of Mikal Bridges right before the NBA trade deadline. As we all know, Bridges is now a member of the Brooklyn Nets after the Phoenix Suns pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal that saw Kevin Durant take his talents […]

The Phoenix Suns had the biggest blockbuster trade of the 2022-23 season by trading for two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. But if the rumor that they were also trying to trade for eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving are true, then they were trying to run the box office. The Suns “had visions of having Kyrie and […]

Kevin Durant landed in Phoenix and made his first appearance as a Sun on Saturday. The Suns released a slow motion video for a truly epic KD arrival, per the Suns on Twitter. At forward… From Texas… 6'10"… Number 35… 𝐊𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓. 📍 @Verizon 5G Performance Center pic.twitter.com/4mobtdVASX — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 11, 2023 […]

As someone who has covered the Nets for years, it is difficult to find the words to describe the turbulence of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era in Brooklyn. Through every plot twist of the duo’s tenure – whether vaccine mandates, injuries, trade demands, suspensions, firings, or hirings – it’s easy to get tongue-tied when trying […]

Looking for a big mistake from the Phoenix Suns’ eventful NBA trade deadline is a fool’s errand. The Western Conference powerhouse came out as the biggest winner of the week after successfully trading for ex-Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. With that trade, the Suns shot up the title rankings. Depending on who you ask, they’re […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had their fair share of scoring freaks throughout its brief history. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Paul George all got their fair share of buckets in various ways. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined those ranks and made sure to set himself apart from his predecessors, too. SGA put up […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker sure looks excited to be on the same side as Kevin Durant after years of playing against him in the NBA. Booker has already played alongside Durant as part of Team USA, and so he knows very well what to expect from the veteran forward. With that said, he sees […]

Mikal Bridges may be leaving the Phoenix Suns, but he made sure to let the city and the franchise know how much he enjoyed his time with them. Bridges was among the assets that the Suns packaged to pull off a trade for Kevin Durant prior to the February 9 deadline. Everyone was shocked about […]

The Phoenix Suns became one of the favorites to win the NBA title this season after trading for Kevin Durant. However, if they feel that it will be so easy now with a Big 3 or Big 4, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has some bad news for them. In the latest episode of […]

There’s no denying that the Phoenix Suns sent shockwaves throughout the NBA after successfully trading for Kevin Durant before the NBA trade deadline expired last Thursday. Even the Dallas Mavericks, who themselves came up with a landscape-shifting deal when they brought in Kyrie Irving, were shocked to hear about the KD news. Luka Doncic himself […]

The Phoenix Suns altered the course of their entire franchise with a blockbuster trade for former Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. But if it wasn’t for Jae Crowder, the Suns may have never landed Durant. The Nets wanted Crowder to be a part of the trade package for Durant, which the Suns were reluctant of, via […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were both traded ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Irving demanded a trade and was ultimately dealt to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant’s message to the Brooklyn Nets and request were revealed following the Irving situation, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Their ESPN article reported that KD made a […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most unstoppable offensive forces to ever step onto a basketball court. When the first domino of Kyrie Irving fell, there is a decent chance every title contender’s front office spitballed their best possible trade offer. Even if they did not actually pick up the phone. The Memphis Grizzlies did […]

It’s been quite a 72-hour stretch for the Brooklyn Nets, who lost two superstar players in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the blink of an eye. The Nets went all in to try to poach Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam from north of the border to convince Durant to stay with the team, according […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns completed a Kevin Durant-led deal prior to the NBA Trade Deadline. Mikal Bridges highlighted Brooklyn’s return. A recent report stated that Brooklyn was offered four first-round picks for Bridges, per Zach Lowe, via basketball.realgm.com. The Nets ultimately opted to hold onto Bridges despite this rumored trade offer. “I know of […]

We are coming out of a frantic 2023 NBA trade deadline where a bevy of teams shuffled players and shook up their rosters. Let’s look at the immediate impact of the various deals that went down over the past few days and do a fresh set of NBA Power Rankings. Which teams instantly got pushed […]

The Phoenix Suns have suddenly vaulted ahead of the pack in the Western Conference after swinging big on the Kevin Durant trade. Whether pundits see them as clear favorites to win it all or still with questions left to answer, they’ve undeniably turned themselves into title contenders with one of the most formidable cores in […]

The Brooklyn Nets officially announced their trade sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns Thursday. The deal was expanded to a four-team trade with Milwaukee and Indiana. In exchange for Durant and T.J. Warren, the Nets acquire Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, four first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and one first-round pick swap. Following the […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline has come and gone and the Phoenix Suns pulled off the biggest blockbuster of the week when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. What was even more remarkable about the trade was the Suns didn’t even have to give up any of Chris Paul, Devin Booker or Deandre […]

Mikal Bridges was one of the key pieces going from the Phoenix Suns to the Brooklyn Nets in the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade. After a quick FaceTime, Bridges revealed that he found out about the trade the same way most people did. Bridges said he received a FaceTime from his teammate Damion Lee immediately after […]

While there was a flurry of activity at the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns pulled off arguably the biggest and most impactful move with their addition of Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. What was even more remarkable about the Suns trade for Kevin Durant was the fact that they didn’t even need to […]

You can be sure that Charles Barkley was jumping up and down when he learned about his beloved Phoenix Suns pulling off the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade. However, being the realist that he is, Barkley was quick to point out a very dangerous caveat for the Suns as they now look to go all the […]

There are a lot of mixed emotions right now with the Phoenix Suns. They pretty much won the NBA trade deadline after their successful coup on Kevin Durant, but this also meant having to part ways with some of the best players on their roster. This comes in the form of Mikal Bridges and Cam […]

Well, it’s the end of an “era” in Brooklyn. Just days after trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, the Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal. With Durant gone, this marks the official and unceremonious end to the Big 3 era with him, Irving and James Harden. Let’s be […]

Very few people, if any, were not shocked to hear about the Kevin Durant blockbuster trade. Apparently, even the Phoenix Suns left their own players in a state of shock amid these stunning developments. So much so, that the players literally ended up crying after learning about the news. ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst recently […]

The entire basketball was left in shock after news broke about Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade to the Phoenix Suns. As it turns out, even Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard was taken aback by these stunning developments. Well, somewhat, I guess. Apparently, Kawhi had just a single-word reaction to the KD news. The Clippers star […]

Did the Phoenix Suns emerge as the biggest winners of the NBA trade deadline thanks to their blockbuster coup on Kevin Durant? More than a few folks out there would comfortably agree with this notion. Well, if you ask former NBA big man turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, this landscape-shifting move by the Suns comes […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is officially in the books. After a few trades throughout the season, the league saw many moves happening as Feb. 9 was approaching. From cash-saving trades to blockbuster moves involving All-Stars, the 2023 trade market did not disappoint. On Feb. 9 alone, more than 10 teams made at least one […]

After the Phoenix Suns trade deadline move for Kevin Durant, the NBA is officially a new world. The Kevin Durant-Suns marriage changes the balance of power in the league, and could finally bring a championship to Phoenix. With that as the ultimate stakes, we’ll make three bold Suns predictions following the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade. […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and it was an absolutely bonkers few days. That includes an absolute whopper of a Kevin Durant trade overnight, which sent shockwaves throughout the rest of the NBA just hours before the deadline. This followed in the footsteps of Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the world by pulling off an early morning blockbuster with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant ahead of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline, but it turns out that wasn’t going to be their only move of the day. The Suns followed up this deal with a much smaller one that involves […]

Kevin Durant is joining the Phoenix Suns after a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar’s tenure with the Nets is over after Kyrie Irving forced his way out of town. It’s a huge move that shakes up the playoff picture and gives Durant a great chance to win another ring. One important piece […]

The Brooklyn Nets fire sale is officially on after the Kevin Durant trade. The team now has just a few hours to get what they can for the players they brought in with the Durant and Kyrie Irving trades. The most valuable asset they have from these deals is former Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges, […]

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leaving the Brooklyn Nets for separate destinations, many would not expect the duo to reunited during their careers. However, according to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Kyrie Irving had a lot of interest in going to Phoenix, and it could be something that happens down the line. “If you […]

Kevin Durant has been traded to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster and Brooklyn Nets fans are officially in the dumps. Just four years ago in the summer of 2019, Durant and Kyrie Irving signed with the Nets, where they were later joined by James Harden. Now, with Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns, all […]

The Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline is just hours away, which means the time is running out for organizations to find the missing pieces for their puzzles. Contenders such as the Phoenix Suns could be very active until the deadline at 3 p.m. ET. The action in Arizona already started in the middle of the […]

Late Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns made one of the most noteworthy trades in franchise history. The team shipped a massive trade package of Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder, and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for superstar forward Kevin Durant. A Suns squad that has hovered around the .500 mark […]