KEVIN DURANT NEWS

The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama

There are very specific rules that NBA teams must follow right now when it comes to mentioning the name of 7-foot-3 French star Victor Wembanyama

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Westbrook, Durant hold no animosity ahead of first playoff matchup

Russell Westbrook said he has "no beef" with Kevin Durant, as the former MVP teammates prepare for their first playoff tilt.

APRIL 12, 2023

Practices Wednesday Durant (ankle) participated in Wednesday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Durant missed the Suns' final two regular season games due to ankle injury management. However, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Sunday's playoff matchup with the Clippers. The superstar forward recorded 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 35 minutes in his only appearance against the Clippers this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook on Kevin Durant: There's no beef, I got nothing but respect for him Ohm Youngmisuk: Russell Westbrook on facing Kevin Durant in a 7-game series: “I think people still think like there’s some beef or something...

APRIL 12, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jacque Vaughn is 'enjoying the now' with the Nets

Jacque Vaughn wasn't Brooklyn's first choice. But the Nets head coach has taken his opportunity and stabilized a team through choppy waters.

APRIL 12, 2023

'Whatever it takes': Russell Westbrook vs. Kevin Durant in playoff first Russell Westbrook will face former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant in a playoff series for the first time when the Clippers play the Suns on S...

APRIL 10, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Season of NBA moments: LeBron, Lillard, Mitchell and more

The NBA regular season had no shortage of moments that stood out

APRIL 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Westbrook Reacts to Facing Kevin Durant in Playoffs The LA Clippers will face the Phoenix Suns in round one of the playoffs

APRIL 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

76ers beat Nets 134-105 before they meet in the playoffs

Shake Milton scored 20 points and chased Cam Thomas all over the floor in the fourth quarter to keep him at 46 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-105 bef...

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets' Bridges starts 83rd game, extends streak, then leaves

Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges kept his ironman streak alive, starting his 83rd game of the season before committing a foul and immediately checking out of the game

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix Suns Reveal Kevin Durant's Status vs. LA Clippers The Suns have ruled Kevin Durant out on the injury report vs. the Clippers

APRIL 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers-Suns Final Score: LA Pulls Away Late From Phoenix Team Sitting Stars Yesterday, the Phoenix Suns signaled far ahead of game time that they were throwing in the towel against your Los Angeles Lakers, once again...

APRIL 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers beat Suns to keep hopes alive of avoiding play-in

DeAngelo Russell scored 24 points, Austin Reaves had 22 and Malik Beasley 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers kept their hopes alive of avoiding a spot in the play-in tournament with a 12...

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets beat Magic 101-84, will be No. 6 seed in East playoffs

Mikal Bridges scored 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets, shortly after clinching the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, beat the Orlando Magic 101-84

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will a title make Kevin Durant the NBA's best player?

Does an NBA title make Kevin Durant the NBA's best player? "First Things First" debates.

APRIL 7, 2023

Four Suns' starters, including Kevin Durant, won't play against Lakers The Phoenix Suns are holding out Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton from Friday night’s road contest against the Los A...

APRIL 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Officially ruled out Durant won't play in Friday's game versus the Lakers due to ankle management, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Durant has been officially ruled out Friday, as expected. Torrey Craig will likely be inserted into the starting lineup in his absence. Durant's next chance to suit up is Sunday's game versus the Clippers, but it is unclear if he will play with nothing on the line for the Suns.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit Friday Durant is likely to sit out Friday's game versus the Lakers due to rest, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact After logging 41 minutes in the first leg of Phoenix's back-to-back, Durant likely won't suit up Friday. The Suns are locked into the four-seed in the Western Conference, so they have no need to play their star players. Torrey Craig and Ish Wainright are candidates to see extended minutes in his expected absence.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Roundtable: How dangerous are the Kevin Durant-led Suns?

It's about that time — playoff time, that is. Our NBA reporters look at the pressing issues heading into the postseason.

APRIL 7, 2023

Paul makes 7 3s, Suns beat Nuggets for 7th straight win

Chris Paul made a career-high seven 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns won their season-best seventh game in a row, holding off the short-handed Denver Nuggets 119-115

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodus

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is doing his best to fasttrack the re-building schedule for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the NBA franchise lost Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul Geo...

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS