The Boston Celtics could have boasted an even more epic roster if not for salary constraints.
Colin Keane
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly ready and willing to send their superstar wing to Minnesota, but there's a slight problem.
The Orlando Magic are emerging as a sleeper landing spot for the Phoenix Suns star everyone's talking about.
Durant is widely expected to be on the move this summer. Here are the seven teams he would fit best with via trade for the 2025-26 season.
Daniel Mader
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant reportedly has no desire to join this Western Conference contender despite previous rumors.
Caleb Gebrewold
We take a look at the recent Kevin Durant trade rumors and see if this Durant-Suns trade with the Heat could really happen.
Jeremy Kruger
The Boston Celtics might receive a call from the Phoenix Suns soon about a trade.
We look at the Kevin Durant trade destination odds and determine the likelihood of a Minnesota Timberwolves-Kevin Durant trade.
It's so obvious.
Billy Heyen
More than KD could be on the move.
Alex Walsh
According to a new report, the Houston Rockets appear to be the overwhelming favorites to land Kevin Durant.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of a few teams still in the running for a 15-time All-Star, but they'll have to give up significant assets.
The Houston Rockets are one of three teams reportedly still in the mix for a Suns star.
The Phoenix Suns have a decision to make, and Kevin Durant will likely be on the move.
Tyler Rourke
The Miami Heat are itching to get back to contender status, and a blockbuster deal with the Phoenix Suns would help that cause.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly eyeing a blockbuster move to take them over the top.
The New York Knicks might be about to land the superstar they need to win a title.
The Phoenix Suns-Kevin Durant trade rumors have many thinking he is the only Suns star on the way out. We take a look at a different Suns trade idea that puts a rebuild into hyperdrive.
Don't sleep on the Detroit Pistons as a major player in the NBA's summer trade bonanza.
The Philadelphia 76ers could make a bold trade with the Phoenix Suns this month.
New York Knicks fans hoping for a Kevin Durant trade should prepare to be disappointed, according to new intel.
With Phoenix Suns rumors saying that Kevin Durant is on the way out. We use the NBA trade machine to make a Durant trade idea that just might work.
Is this a big ask?
Are the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs already negotiating a KD trade behind the scenes?
Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins recently suggested that a young star has surpassed Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant as the best scorer in the league.
NBA insider Bill Simmons suggests that the Phoenix Suns may have already agreed to a deal involving Kevin Durant.
The Phoenix Suns are expected to make a major announcement involving four-time All-Star guard Devin Booker.
The Phoenix Suns are expected to make offer a Devin Booker contract extension soon that could put the team in a worse position than they are now.
Phoenix is trying to keep its superstar.
The Indiana Pacers might follow up an historic season with fireworks on the summer trade market.
The New York Knicks reportedly made an offer for Kevin Durant at the trade deadline and the package was just revealed.
The Phoenix Suns reportedly have no interest in acquiring this Knicks star in a potential Kevin Durant trade.
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has been linked to a surprising Western Conference team amid ongoing trade rumors.
The Philadelphia 76ers have the assets required to make a humongous splash on the trade market this offseason.
Welp.
Matthew Wadleigh
Phoenix hopes to turn the page eventually.
A new update on the KD front.
Could the New York Knicks shake up their roster in the 2025 offseason?
Here is more to know about the Suns' new head coach, hired ahead of what could be a transitional offseason.
Gilbert McGregor
The Suns could land an 18-year high-upside Duke Blue Devils stud with a bright future this summer.
Caleb Hightower
This would be something.
The New York Knicks might decide to move on from a player they trade a haul of assets for last summer.
Another KD update.
Most people think that a Phoenix Suns-Kevin Durant trade is inevitable, but the oddsmakers think that a potential trade may be harder than we think.
How will the Phoenix Suns approach the Kevin Durant sweepstakes this summer?
Suns are making progress.
The next Phoenix Suns' head coach has yet to be determined, but the nature in which they are searching has revealed that they plan to trade one of their stars before the start of next season.
He's here to stay.
NBA insider Brian Windhorst claims that he is 98% sure that the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant will part ways this summer.
That is specific.
The Phoenix Suns used to be the most exciting team in basketball, and there's one player in today's game carrying that torch.
The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns are likely trade partners heading into what should be an exciting NBA offseason.
The Phoenix Suns may see one of their older players exit the NBA to return to the EuroLeague.
The Phoenix Suns are expecting an aggressive flock of suitors on the summer trade market; will the Minnesota Timberwolves be first in line?
A big one.
The Golden State Warriors failed to reunite with a certain superstar in February, but they might try again this offseason.
The Suns have been swept up in a frenzy of allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment
David Suggs
DeMarcus Cousins suggested a surprising landing spot for the Phoenix Suns to trade his former teammate Kevin Durant.
Struggling teams may swap future Hall-of-Famers in this Phoenix Suns trade rumor.
Where does the Phoenix Suns icon fall on the list of all-time greats who never won a ring?
Where does the ball handling and passing wizard fall on the list of all-time greats who never won a ring?
What would an Indiana Pacers trade package for Kevin Durant look like?
What would an Oklahoma City Thunder trade package for Kevin Durant look like?
The Phoenix Suns and their star wing are going in different directions, but he might land in an unexpected location.
Will Barkley alter his famous on-air persona now that he's working with a new network?
The Phoenix Suns' star forward made a recent statement that perfectly describes his previous stint with the Golden State Warriors.
Kevin Durant trolled fans on social media complaining about how his decision to sign with the Warriors impacted a potential Cavaliers dynasty
Owen Crisafulli
The ESPN "First Take" host and Suns owner have been going at each other for the last two days.
Colin Capece
Matt Ishbia spoke about Booker on Thursday.
KD really said this...
Joe Krasnowski
Over Durant's 17 NBA seasons, he's had a long list of head coaches, most of which have wound up fired.
The Suns are looking for a new head coach for the third time in three years.
Dan Treacy
Phoenix will have yet another head coach in 2025-26 after firing Budenholzer. Here's a look at the Suns' coaching history.
Following a 2024-25 in which they missed the postseason entirely, Phoenix is firing its head coach. Here's why.
The Western Conference Play-In Tournament picture is getting clearer.
Daniel Chavkin
This would be quite the haul.
There's one deal left to make.
Brutal season for Phoenix.
This would shake up the whole NBA.
This one is pretty funny.
Check out the Sporting News' betting preview of Friday night's Celtics-Suns game, including best bets, top props and our final score prediction.
Sloan Piva
Change of plans?
How long will Durant be out? Here is the latest on the injury and what it means for the all-time great's future in the Valley.
KD went down in pain.
KD would pick up one of his best-ever teammates.
Check out our betting preview of Wednesday night's Celtics-Suns game, including best bets, top props and a final score prediction.
This one is tough to fathom.
The former NBA star spent 13 seasons in the league.
It's been a rough time to be the Suns.
The 15-time All-Star is still scarred from his 2021 misstep.
Drew Bishop
Dallas has backed itself into a corner.
KD is passionate, that's for sure.
The big men got physical in the second quarter between Houston and Phoenix.
Andrew Katz
Phoenix might be seeking to start all over again.
KD's Twitter fingers are at it again.
During a recent appearance on Draymond Green's podcast, Durant offered an involved explanation that may leave the door open for a reunion in the future.
Kevin Durant will enjoy a Texas homecoming on Thursday when the beloved former Longhorn leads the Suns against De'Aaron Fox and the Spurs at the Moody Center in Austin. The Sporting News has the odds for this Western Conference clash, as well as some best bets and top props.
Four predictions for the second half of the regular season.
Stephen Noh
Kevin Durant takes aim at fans complaining about the All-Star game with a few complaints of his own.
Suns guard Devin Booker fell short of an All-Star selection. Here's why.
The Suns and Grizzlies face off in Phoenix on Tuesday night. The Sporting News has you covered with the odds, best bets, and top props for this Western Conference showdown.
Durant was rumored to potentialy be looking for an out from Phoenix at the end of the year. Monday's comments seem to have shot down those claims.
Kevin Durant wasn't dealt at the deadline, meaning he'll remain a member of the Suns for the rest of the season.
Bryan Murphy
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.
TSN's Steph Noh regrades the 2023 trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for a godfather offer.
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.
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.
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.
Here's everything you need to know about Nuggets vs. Suns on Christmas night in Phoenix, including best and most affordable tickets at FootPrint Center.
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.
Here is the latest on the superstar's availability after missing more than two weeks with a calf injury.
The Suns' star power forward has been crucial to the team's 8-1 start.
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
The Sporting News takes a look at the 2024-25 NBA Finals odds, then identifies value in the futures market and makes its picks for the next championship.
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.
The Suns have been swept out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs by the Timberwolves. What went wrong in Phoenix?
Kyle Irving
Here is everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Suns in the 2024 NBA playoffs, including television and streaming options.
Todd Karpovich
Find out everything you need to know ahead of a potential elimination game between the Timberwolves and Suns.
Zain Bando
We pick our favorite moneyline, spread, and over/under bets for Friday's NBA playoff games, including the Pacers' alternate spread and a Suns moneyline pick that yields surprisingly-good value.
Find out everything you need to know to watch Game 3 of Timberwolves-Suns including the start time, TV channel, live stream options and more.
Phoenix is down a key contributor as it stares down a 2-0 deficit in its first-round series against Minnesota.
Edward Sutelan
Find out everything you need to know ahead of Game 2 between the Timberwolves and Suns.
Anthony Edwards put the game away for the Timberwolves in the third quarter, pouring in 18 points while letting Kevin Durant hear it.
Our betting preview of the Suns vs. Timberwolves first-round playoff matchup will feature the odds, get you ready to make your picks, and point you in the right direction with bets ahead of the playoffs this weekend.
Shaq had plenty to say about Suns backup Bol Bol after the fifth-year veteran dropped 10 points in the first half against the Celtics.
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.
For the third straight year, Kevin Durant has been impressed by Scottie Barnes' performance. It's safe to say Toronto's rising star has a fan in the future Hall of Famer.
Instead of just having his name mentioned in lyrics, Kevin Durant's name can be found in Drake's album credits. Here's how the friendship between two global superstars came to be.
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.
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.
Here's the latest on Jamal Murray's status for Game 6 between the Nuggets and Suns.
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.
