The Sporting News brings you the latest rumors and updates as a possible trade involving Suns forward Kevin Durant looms.
Teddy Ricketson
Here is what to make of Durant's status for Tuesday's game in Oklahoma City.
Gilbert McGregor
TSN's Steph Noh regrades the 2023 trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for a godfather offer.
Stephen Noh
The Suns are listening to offers for Kevin Durant. Where could he land?
The guard only has four All-Star appearances in his 10-year career.
Daniel Chavkin
Here's what the deal between the Suns, Bucks, and Heat might look like in a Jimmy Butler trade
The Jimmy Butler trade request saga has continued into another week but a recent development suggests a resolution could come soon.
Jimmy Butler's time with the Heat looks to be coming to an end. He's making it fairly clear where he wants to go next.
David Suggs
Jed Wells
The Suns came into the 2024-25 season with championship expectations. They haven't come close to that goal — yet.
As he prepares for his 12th Christmas Day outing, here's a look at the stats Durant has compiled and where they rank in the record book.
TSN's Steph Noh went through Kevin Durant's tweets to find out why the Suns star is still holding strong on X.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.
As the Suns prepare to potentially be without Durant again, here is what to know about his injury.
Rather than proving that the league is broken, a week-old blowout is evidence that the NBA still rules.
Phoenix Suns starting center Jusuf Nurkić has hit back at Suns fans, claiming that they have judged him for not fitting into a superstar role.
Here is the latest on the superstar's availability after missing more than two weeks with a calf injury.
Here's everything to know about what Kevin Durant said, including how an ESPN analyst attacked the Suns star's "sensitivity" and "maturity."
Sarah Effress
We discuss how many points Bronny James scored against the Suns on Thursday night.
Kevin Durant is the subject of trade rumors once again. Could the Suns deal him during the 2024 offseason?
Jacob Camenker
Why Houston's interest in Kevin Durant might make sense for all parties involved
The Rockets are pursuing a star to add to their young core, and Kevin Durant may be among their targets.
Here's how LeBron James and his son, Bronny, could end up in Phoenix.
Here is more on the Suns' reported decision to hire Mike Budenholzer.
Here's what went wrong for the Suns this year and why it spelled the end of Frank Vogel's time on the sidelines in the Valley.
Nick Brinkerhoff
Here's how Devin Booker could get to the Knicks and the Suns could jumpstart a rebuild.
Could Kevin Durant be on the move? Here are the suitors that make the most sense if the Suns press reset.
Kevin Durant and the Suns failed to win a single playoff game in 2024, as the Timberwolves swept Phoenix out of the first round.
Bryan Murphy
The Suns have been swept out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs by the Timberwolves. What went wrong in Phoenix?
Kyle Irving
Phoenix is down a key contributor as it stares down a 2-0 deficit in its first-round series against Minnesota.
Edward Sutelan
Anthony Edwards put the game away for the Timberwolves in the third quarter, pouring in 18 points while letting Kevin Durant hear it.
Devin Booker suffered an ankle injury in the Suns' loss to the Rockets on March 2.
Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley added another chapter to their complicated history.
Kevin Durant was heckled by a pair of Mavericks fans before tip-off. After exchanging words, he spared the fans from ejection.
Tempers reportedly flared in the leadup to a Valentine's Day game between the Pistons and the Suns.
The Phoenix guard didn't last more than six minutes in Wednesday night's contest before he was shown the door.
If you thought the feud between Draymond Green and Jusuf Nurkic was over, you would be mistaken.
Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to let Nets fans know he doesn't want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn.
Here's how one of the league's latest — and greatest — individual rivalries has come to be.
Here's the latest news on Bradley Beal's injury and when the Suns guard is expected to return.
Scott Rafferty
Kevin Durant has never been shy about voicing his opinion and he didn't agree with a viral ESPN report from Christmas Day.
Bradley Beal is finally back in the Suns' lineup. How does his return impact the team?
"What's going on with him, I don't know," Jusuf Nurkic said of Green. "Personally, I feel like that brother needs help."
The Suns have yet to have their Big Three play on the court at the same time this season.
LeBron James turned back the clock to keep the Lakers' In-Season Tournament hopes alive but it will be overshadowed by a controversial timeout late in the fourth quarter.
Here's The Sporting News' attempt to decode what exactly "54 from treball is odee shooting hang pulls" means.
How serious is Devin Booker's latest injury setback and how long will he be out of the lineup?
When will Bradley Beal return from his back injury? The Sporting News has you covered on the latest updates below.
"He's different, man," Durant said of Wembanyama. "He's long, athletic, mobile. He can shoot it. He's got skills. He's tough."
Jordan Greer
In Thursday night's 132-121 win over the Suns, Victor Wembanyama was the star of the show, pouring in 38 points, with no shortage of highlight-reel plays.
Benyam Kidane
How long will Devin Booker be out of the Suns' lineup? Here's what we know about his injury.
Victor Wembanyama learned an important lesson in his first matchup against Kevin Durant.
Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant faced off for the first time on Tuesday as the Spurs overcame a 20-point deficit to secure their second win of the season.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs Suns.
Devin Booker took over down the stretch to lead the Suns past the Warriors on opening night, recording 32 points and eight assists.
Devin Booker's playmaking was on full display, going for 32 points and eight assists to lead the Suns past the Warriors on opening night.
The chemistry between Suns forwards Kevin Durant and Yuta Watanabe is undeniable.
However brief, the time that Kevin Durant and Yuta Watanabe spent as teammates in Brooklyn means that the two enter the 2023-24 season with pre-existing chemistry.
Yuta Watanabe has a strong case to start for the Suns, but is he Frank Vogel's best option?
Damian Lillard is going to Milwaukee as part of an unexpected three-team trade involving the Bucks, Suns and Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. Let's evaluate the deal from all sides.
Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Nuggets will take on LeBron James and the Lakers, while Kevin Durant and the Suns will take on Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
How big of a deal is the Suns signing Bol Bol? Let's take a closer look.
The Suns were limited by the salary cap, but they still found a way to put some pieces around their star core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton.
According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, Irving is expected to meet with the Suns when free agency opens.
Following the Bradley Beal trade, the Suns now look to fill out the rest of their roster. What will this mean for Aussie Jock Landale?
Yuta Watanabe was one of the most accurate shooters in the NBA in the 2022-23 season.
The Suns have almost completely overhauled their roster this offseason and they might not be done yet.
The Suns now have $162 million in salary going to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton for next season.
The Suns reportedly believe Ayton's value to the team is "at an all-time high with the additions of Beal and Durant."
The Wizards are going in a new direction in trading Bradley Beal after completing the first season of his historic supermax contract.
As common as trades are in the NBA, it's easy to forget that the players involved are often just as shocked as everyone else.
How Bradley Beal will fit on the Suns, and what they can do to build out the rest of their roster.
Naturally, the blockbuster trade had NBA Twitter buzzing, with several players sharing their reactions to the news.
Phoenix has added another star to a roster that already includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.
Sam Jarden
In news that shocked the NBA world, the 38-year-old Paul could reportedly be waived by Phoenix this offseason.
The Suns' transformative offseason hit another gear on Wednesday.
Is Vogel the right coach to help the Suns get over the hump? Here's why Phoenix is reportedly hiring him.
Following another dominant display from Nikola Jokic in Game 6, Suns star Kevin Durant had nothing but praise for the Nuggets center.
The Suns enter an offseason where they're at risk of losing a number of key role players.
With Deandre Ayton ruled out for Game 6, the onus is on Jock Landale to try and slow down Nikola Jokic. Here's a breakdown of Landale's role with the Suns and brief look back at his college career.
Micah Adams
Here's everything we know about Deandre Ayton's rib injury ahead of Game 6.
At the end of the first quarter of Game 5, Booker appeared to tweak his foot while attempting to finish at the basket in transition.
Given the Suns' title aspirations, Chris Paul's status for the remainder of the series — and postseason — looms large.
Paul, who recently turned 38, has something of an extensive injury history, especially in the playoffs
Joe Rivera
Jokic and Ishbia were involved in an altercation during Game 4 that resulted in Jokic being assessed a technical foul.
The two-time MVP received a technical foul for his role in the incident. However, he was not ejected from Game 4.
The Nuggets star center was assessed a technical for pushing the Suns owner, who had the ball after it went out of bounds.
After going down 2-0 to the Nuggets, the Suns have clawed their way back into their Western Conference Semifinal series, thanks largely to the play of Devin Booker.
The Suns delivered in a must-win situation by taking Game 3 from the Nuggets, but it wasn't without internal friction.
During the Suns' second-round series against the Nuggets, Paul suffered a groin injury that could sideline him for multiple games.
Only 7.4% of teams to trail 2-0 in a best-of-7 series have come back to win. Can the Suns claw their way back against the Nuggets?
We break down Tuesday's Game 2 matchup between the top-seeded Nuggets (-4.0) and fourth-seeded Suns, providing an against-the-spread and over/under prediction along with our favorite SuperDraft prop.
Nick Musial
While there is plenty of hand-wringing going on, there are a few reasons why Durant's minutes might not be a huge issue.
Deandre Ayton's defense against Nikola Jokic could be the swing factor in this clash of top-four seeds.
Of all the baskets Devin Booker scored in his Game 5 masterclass, there was one in particular that jumped out.
Here's what we know about Kawhi Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he could return.
The Sporting News previews the Western Conference Semifinals matchup between the Suns and Nuggets.
Everyone knows that Devin Booker can score the ball, but he's also been one of the best defenders in the first round of the playoffs. A look at Booker's impact on defense against the Clippers.
"When he retires, people are really gonna tell the truth about how they feel about his game," Durant said.
Devin Booker recorded his fifth 40-point playoff game, matching Charles Barkley's franchise record.
After dropping Game 1 at home, the Suns got back to business in Game 2, torching the Clippers from the midrange.
The Clippers' playoff schedule and health issues could ultimately swing their first-round series.
After Game 2, a clip made the rounds on social media of Paul and Leonard bumping into each other postgame.
Paul appeared to be in some discomfort in the fourth quarter, undergoing an X-ray on his right hand post-game.
Chris Paul vs. Scott Foster remains the NBA's greatest feud.
Kevin Skiver
Intense film study has given Chris Paul an encyclopedic knowledge of other teams' plays and the sign language that comes with them.
In 2018, Mikal Bridges was drafted by his hometown team and first-round opponent, the 76ers. He was traded from Philadelphia to Phoenix on draft night.
Westbrook came up with multiple key plays for the Clippers down the stretch, crashing the offensive glass, blocking shots and willing his team to victory.
Four years after Kevin Durant's Achilles injury ended his time in the 2019 Finals and rerouted his career, he and Kawhi Leonard will share a stage in the postseason.
The fourth-seeded Suns enter the opening round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs as heavy favorites over the fifth-seeded Clippers. Check out our best bets for the series, and how you can avoid the juice and maximize your value as a bettor.
Sloan Piva
Losing in the first round would be a disappointment for the Suns or Clippers. Which team has the edge?
The Suns star and TNT analyst have traded barbs throughout their careers with arguments largely centered around Durant's decision to join a loaded Warriors team in 2016.
We break down Thursday's Suns-Wolves matchup, providing our best bet and favourite player prop bet for Kevin Durant's first game back from an ankle injury.
While Durant and the Suns don't have much time to get on the same page before the playoffs begin, one play from his debut shows why they are a real threat to win it all.
The Suns could be welcoming Kevin Durant back into the lineup at the best possible time.
When the Suns face the Lakers on March 22, 2023, it will mark 1,548 days (and counting) since Durant and James faced off on an NBA floor.
You would think that, after capturing two MVP awards and four Larry O'Brien trophies, Curry would have left a 2014 playoff series way behind him. Well, it turns out that loss is still a source of motivation.
Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry set the tone early at Chase Center as the Warriors secured a 123-112 win over the Suns to extend their home win streak to eight games.
The ESPN First Take host is not a fan of KD's Nike shoes.
Like any good meme, the image comes with a backstory, adding to the gravity of this specific moment and the budding rivalry.
Kevin Durant came back just in time for Phoenix's final 20 games of the regular season — just enough for the Suns to become playoff-ready to compete for a championship.
Kevin Durant's blockbuster move to Phoenix shook up the NBA and he made a splash in his Suns debut, showing exactly why they are billed as one of the favorites to win the NBA championship.
Kevin Durant has played with a number of future Hall of Famers in his NBA career. Devin Booker could be the next to join that list.
Kevin Durant suffered a knee injury in a game against the Heat on Jan. 8 and did not return to the contest.
When will Durant take the floor for the Suns? Here's what we know about his potential debut.
Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.
Here's what we know about Luka Doncic's injury and his status with the Mavericks moving forward.
Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.
In reaction to some of the landscape-altering deals that transpired, The Sporting News' NBA staff got out their red pens to grade the deals for each team that was involved.
Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.
The Suns are pushing their chips into the middle of the table, pulling off a blockbuster deal to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
Here's everything we know about Devin Booker's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Here's everything we know about Johnson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here's everything we know about Chris Paul's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, we have you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams were seen getting into it on the sidelines during Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
The Lakers will be without Anthony Davis indefinitely due to a foot injury.
Suns superstar Devin Booker is dealing with a left hamstring injury. Here is the latest on his potential return.
Devin Booker is making his late mentor Kobe Bryant proud, playing the best basketball of his career as he enters the MVP conversation.
Luka Doncic poured in 33 points in 30 minutes to power the Mavs to a 130-111 win over the Suns — their fourth in a row.
Kevin Durant dropped 39 points on Wednesday night, but it was the performances of Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum that had everyone talking — including KD.
The incident occurred with 3:55 remaining in the fourth quarter after Devin Booker committed a hard foul on Lakers guard Austin Reaves.
The Klay Thompson vs. Devin Booker battle overshadowed the final result of an early-season contest between the Warriors and Suns.
Australian big man Jock Landale arrived in Phoenix with little fanfare, but two weeks into the new NBA season, his high work rate and versatile offensive game have already made him a fan favourite.
Suns center Deandre Ayton suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game against the Pelicans. How long will the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft be sidelined?
Early in the third quarter, Thompson received two technicals in quick succession, resulting in the first ejection of his career.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry made sure Kevin Harlan knew he's the reason for rare free-throw miss.
Dan Treacy
Damion Lee played an unlikely hero role as the Suns completed a 22-point comeback over the Mavericks.
With what's transpired this offseason, there's no better time to look at the Pacific Division and where its teams stand ahead of the NBA season.
Las Vegas' NBA history suggests that there's a seamless connection between the city and basketball being played at the highest level.
Here is everything you need to know about 36ers vs. Suns, including streaming options for the game.
Suns stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker addressed the Robert Sarver situation publically for the first time at Media Day.
As reflected in the report, Mr. Sarver informed the investigators of his personal and professional efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, including hiring practices at the Suns/Mercury organization and contributions to social and racial justice causes.
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The Adelaide 36ers are set for a faceoff with their prodigal son, with the NBL and NBA announcing today that the team will be travelling to America to play two games, against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns.
Ayton signed a four-year, $133 million maximum offer sheet with the Pacers last week, but the Suns quickly matched it.
Deandre Ayton is back with the Suns after they matched the Pacers' offer sheet. How does that impact the Suns and the rest of the league's pursuit of Kevin Durant?
Deandre Ayton's situation is resolved. He will remain with the Suns after they chose to match the Pacers offer sheet.
Nick Metallinos
The Suns have elected to match the Pacers' max offer sheet for former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton.
With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
Fresh off winning an NBL title with the Sydney Kings, Dejan Vasiljevic is bringing that championship mentality to Summer League.
The 23-year-old restricted free agent, who has averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game across four seasons in Phoenix, could soon be on his way to a new team.
Here's everything we know about Ayton's situation, including the possible landing spots for the 23-year-old big man.
Damion Lee was exuberant at Oracle Park, but that feeling might have dissipated by the fourth inning.
With free agency happening so fast, here's a breakdown of the best players that are still unsigned.
Ananth Pandian
Booker's deal is the seventh-richest contract in NBA history, and he ranks fourth among guards.
Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.
Is your favorite team in need of a big man? Take a look at the best players available at the center position in free agency.
The No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Deandre Ayton has played a key role in Phoenix's success over the last two seasons, but he could be on the move this summer.
The Sporting News will keep you up to date on Deandre Ayton-related news and rumors as more reports emerge about his situation. Here's what we know so far.
Three years after The Sporting News had described Phoenix icon Steve Nash as a lightly recruited “crown jewel” at Santa Clara in the West Coast Conference, TSN gave NBA readers a scouting report.
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There are five particular players who are impacted financially by this season's All-NBA results.
Deandre Ayton believes he is worth a max contract as he heads to restricted free agency.
Which players earned spots on the 2022 All-Defensive Teams?
On a night where the Suns trailed by as many as 46 points, Deandre Ayton was limited to just 17 minutes of action, the lowest of any Suns starter.
The Suns had a slight issue with their first apology. It contained within it a critical typo.
Congratulations, Devin Booker. You are a Phoenix Sun.
After their second-round exit at the hands of the Mavericks, Suns guard Chris Paul says he'll be back for an 18th NBA season.
Latest news on Chris Paul's left quad injury and a timeline of the point guard's injury history in the playoffs.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas mavericks had the Twitter timeline buzzing as they put on a show in Game 7against the Phoenix Suns.
The Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns in Game 7, cruising to a 123-90 victory on the road.
With all that Chris Paul has accomplished and continues to accomplish, an NBA title still eludes him. After this latest loss, where does he stand among the all-time greats at his position?
An important offseason awaits the Suns following their Game 7 loss to the Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs.
The home team has won every game in this series. The Suns were one of the championship favorites when the playoffs started but the Mavericks have proved themselves a worthy opponent. This game is shaping up to be a classic. Here are three of the biggest reasons why.
The on-court theatrics have been on serious display in this Suns-Mavs series.
Suns head coach Monty Williams has been named the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year.
The Suns Game 4 loss marked just the fourth time that Paul has fouled out in 139 postseason games, and the 37-year-old was among many in the Suns camp that was visibly frustrated.
Luka Doncic got the support he needed from his teammates in Dallas' Game 3 victory over Phoenix on Saturday. He needs it again in Game 4.
Chris Paul erupted for 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists, including scoring or assisting on the first 19 points in the fourth quarter vs. Dallas.
Luka Doncic poured in 35 points in Game 2 against the Suns, giving him the highest playoff scoring average in NBA history.
In the series opener, Luka Doncic scored 45 points, but Phoenix's trio of Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Chris Paul proved to be too much.
Deandre Ayton led the Suns to victory in Game 1 with a team-high 25 points. TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one particular way Ayton gave the Mavericks trouble and what it means for the series.
Luka Doncic continues to make history in the NBA playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
With the Suns and Mavs set to face each other in the Western Conference Semifinals, it's time to revisit the 2018 NBA Draft and try to figure out if the Suns made the right choice in selecting Ayton over Doncic.
The Suns and Mavericks will meet in the second round of the playoffs. Can Luka Doncic lead a Dallas upset?
Chris Paul's perfect night helped to lead the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6.
