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Kevin Durant wasn’t about to let Shaq get away with this huge Rui Hachimura mistake. The NBA legend slandered the recently acquired Los Angeles Lakers forward, calling him a nobody after the team dealt for him ahead of the trade deadline. Well, Shaq had a change of heart and apologized to Hachimura. There was just […]

Kevin Durant already stated that he expects to return from injury shortly after the All-Star break. As it turns out, this could happen as soon as February 24th in the Phoenix Suns’ first game after the break. At this point, it seems like all signs are pointing to KD making his highly-anticipated Suns debut on […]

Kevin Durant followed Kyrie Irving to Brooklyn in 2019. Three and a half years later, he followed him out the door with both requesting trades in a span of five days. Durant’s Nets tenure was marred by off-court drama and severely underwhelming on-court results. Brooklyn looked poised to make a title run in 2021 before […]

Given the lofty expectations basketball fans and experts alike had on them when they formed a Big 3 with the Brooklyn Nets, it wouldn’t be so far out to say that the superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden was one of the most disappointing Big 3’s in the history of the […]

The Phoenix Suns unveiled their brand new star, Kevin Durant, in an introductory press conference at the Footprint Center with legions of fans in attendance. Many topics, some juicy ones like his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, were touched on, but perhaps the most significant one to the team’s championship hopes revolved around Durant’s new […]

Kevin Durant has pretty much done it all in what has been a decorated NBA career. Right now, he’s decided to take on a new challenge after joining the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal that sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world. KD is well aware of the fact that people expect big things from […]

In the not so distant past, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were teammates on the Brooklyn Nets. Irving’s trade request eventually blew up the pairing. With Irving now on the Dallas Mavericks and KD on the Phoenix Suns, Durant finally spoke out about how Irving’s public trade request affected the Nets. As he held his […]

Kevin Durant pretty much singlehandedly changed the landscape of the NBA when he decided to take his talents to the Phoenix Suns. The manner by which the blockbuster trade was executed made the move even more mind-blowing the moment that it was announced. Right now, basketball fans are eagerly awaiting KD’s return from injury as […]

The Brooklyn Nets officially went in a brand new direction last week, trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns for an absolute haul in return, including Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges. After Kyrie Irving was moved, the writing appeared to be on the wall for KD’s departure, too. On Thursday, Durant spoke to the media […]

Mikal Bridges understood the caliber of player he was replacing when the Phoenix Suns traded him to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. “I get it. You’re getting Kevin Durant. Maybe I’d make that trade, too,” Bridges said of his former team’s decision. It’s true, Bridges is not a perennial MVP candidate or generational scorer. […]

No Kevin Durant, no problem. At least this was the case on Wednesday night for the Brooklyn Nets as they took down the Miami Heat, 116-105. This came behind the heroics of new Nets recruit Mikal Bridges, who absolutely went off for a career-high 45 points in just his third game for his new team. […]

There’s no denying that the landscape in the entire NBA shifted after what turned out to be a frenetic NBA trade deadline. The West, in particular, got a whole lot tougher after Kevin Durant made his move to the Phoenix Suns. This followed KD’s former Brooklyn Nets teammate Kyrie Irving taking his talents over to […]

Kevin Durant has yet to make his debut for the Phoenix Suns following his NBA trade deadline blockbuster move. However, the buzz surrounding this team is as strong as ever as a new-look Phoenix side looks to compete for the title again this season. Former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo is buying in on all the […]

Devin Booker is not one bit worried about the Phoenix Suns’ “hierarchy” after trading for Kevin Durant prior to the deadline. In fact, he is confident that he, KD, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton will just fit well considering their leadership styles and approach towards the game. The Suns star admitted as much in his […]

It still feels unreal for the Phoenix Suns and their fans. Even Deandre Ayton is seemingly still trying to process the fact that Kevin Durant is now part of the team. “That’s the question i’m trying to answer my damned self. I’m really speechless to be honest. We got KD! Ain’t that something?!,” Ayton exclaimed […]

Kevin Durant has yet to make his debut for the Phoenix Suns, but after watching Chris Paul’s put up a monster game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, he should be excited to suit up for the franchise. Paul made history in the contest as he propelled the Suns to the 120-109 win. He finished […]

The Phoenix Suns made it known over the past few months that they were willing to make moves to bolster their championship hopes. They were one of the most prominent suitors of polarizing point guard Kyrie Irving before the Brooklyn Nets shipped him off to the Dallas Mavericks. And then out of nowhere, at midnight […]

The most recent trade deadline proved to be an epic one with Kevin Durant’s move to the Phoenix Suns serving as the exclamation point. In exchange for Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, four first-round picks, and a pick swap to the Brooklyn Nets, the Western Conference team received the two-time NBA champion and T.J. […]

Phoenix Suns fans are patiently waiting for the debut of arguably the biggest trade deadline acquisition in NBA history. Kevin Durant may not be ready to suit up just yet, but his latest workout footage is sure to tease Suns fans just enough. KD was spotted rocking a Suns tank top while giving assistant coach […]

Devin Booker has endured ups and downs during his tenure with the Phoenix Suns. The Suns’ superstar recently commented on the team’s progression over the years, per Kellan Olson. “We were probably the laughing stock of the NBA about 4-5 years ago and just turning that around to something serious, to championships contenders, is a […]

Given that basketball is a physical sport, injuries are part of the game. Furthermore, in many cases, a serious injury has the potential to end a player’s career. Unfortunately, even the basketball players in the world experience injuries that surely had an effect in the way they play the game. Fortunately, medicine and technology today […]

With the Phoenix Suns acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, the Suns hope to emerge as contenders in the Western Conference once again, and Jalen Rose believes they will do so. When asked about Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s departures from the Nets, Jalen Rose said both went to better situations. Here’s what Rose […]

The Brooklyn Nets recently brought an end to their Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving experiment, dealing both players away ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA trade deadline. Former player and current analyst Jalen Rose dropped a harsh reality on the situation. “The Nets’ experiment was one of the worst superstars in their primes trying to join […]

The dust has now settled after what was truly a mind-blowing NBA trade deadline. Right now, basketball fans have allowed themselves to let the fact that Kevin Durant is now a member of the Phoenix Suns sink in. Although, the truth is we all won’t be able to really appreciate this landscape-shifting deal until we […]

Phoenix Suns fans have been clamoring to see Kevin Durant in action since the blockbuster trade that shipped him to the desert. Durant, who will miss the All-Star Game with a knee injury, doesn’t look to be far off from a return. Suns fans itching for a Durant sighting or a status update received both […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks’ acquisitions of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stole headlines during the NBA Trade Deadline. Phoenix and Dallas are now serious contenders in the Western Conference. Former player and current analyst Kenny Smith broke down the moves. “It’s great when you have great players move,” Smith said during a recent […]

NBA players play at an extremely high level. Because of this, they’re easily the best basketball players in the world. However, there are times when they get caught off guard. As they always say, the ball is round which is why we play the games to decide the winner. For this piece, let’s take a […]

New Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was tuned in throughout the Super Bowl 57 showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, and there’s no doubt he absolutely loved the contest. Durant didn’t hide his delight about the incredibly tight match between the two teams, which is a fitting end to what he believes […]

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 […]