MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Kevin Durant unplugged: On his return to action with the Suns, his legacy, his Nets exit and more Shams went 1-on-1 with Durant to discuss his legacy and what's still ahead for him now that he's back to action with the Suns.
Cameron Payne - Scores 11 points off bench Payne finished Wednesday's 107-100 win over the Timberwolves with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 13 minutes.
Impact Payne scored in double figures off the bench for a third straight game and is shooting 53.6 percent from the field during that stretch. Despite the hot streak, Payne's March has been disappointing, as he's averaging just 8.4 points, 4.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds with 44/34/88 shooting splits over his last 14 appearances.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Near double-double in win Okogie chipped in 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 107-100 win over Minnesota.
Impact Okogie remained in the starting lineup with Kevin Durant (ankle) making his return and scored in double figures for the first time since March 16. He also grabbed a team-high nine boards, his most since Jan. 16, and fell one short of his third double-double this season. Across 14 March appearances (all starts), Okogie has averaged 9.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 27.1 minutes per game.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Scores team-high 29 points Booker registered 29 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 12-15 FT), three rebounds, five assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 107-100 victory over Minnesota.
Impact Booker shot more free throws than the entire Timberwolves team Wednesday night and capitalized on those opportunities en route to a team-high 29 points. He also displayed his defensive versatility by tying his second-highest steals total of the season with four. Booker has scored at least 24 points in 13 of his 14 March appearances, averaging 32.4 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals with 55/42/86 shooting splits during that stretch.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant returns, the Suns find a way to win, and the quick push for chemistry begins Kevin Durant's sprained ankle, suffered March 8 during pregame warmups, interrupted his process. It showed in Wednesday's return to action.
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kevin Durant - Struggles with shot in return Durant (ankle) had 16 points (5-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 107-100 victory over Minnesota.
Impact Durant missed his first six shots during his return to action following a 10-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. He was able to steady the ship in the second half but was limited down the stretch due to a minutes restriction. Despite the poor shooting, it was still encouraging to see the superstar forward back in action before the playoffs.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant returns in Suns' win over Wolves Devin Booker scored 29 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated Kevin Durant’s return to the lineup with their third straight win, beating the...
MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Durant returns in Suns' win over Wolves Devin Booker scored 29 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated Kevin Durant’s return to the lineup with their third straight win, beating the...
MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kevin Durant Talks RETURN, Postgame Interview 🔥
MARCH 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wolves withstand Durant's return, but clunky offense hurts in loss to Suns PHOENIX — Two nights after spoiling a party in Sacramento by delaying the Kings from clinching a playoff berth, the Timberwolves tried to cr...
MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Timberwolves @ Suns |NBA on ESPN Live Scoreboard
MARCH 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wolves withstand Durant's return, but clunky offense hurts in loss to Suns PHOENIX — Two nights after spoiling a party in Sacramento by delaying the Kings from clinching a playoff berth, the Timberwolves tried to cr...
MARCH 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Booker leads Suns over Timberwolves in Durant's home debut
Devin Booker scored 29 points, Kevin Durant had 16 points and eight rebounds in his home debut and the Phoenix Suns won their third straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolve...MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Durant RETURNS! 16 PTS 4 AST Full Highlights vs Timberwolves 🔥
MARCH 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Timberwolves at Suns (3/29/23): How to watch expected return of Kevin Durant, TV, time, FREE live stream, odds Only 1.5 games separate these two teams in the Western Conference. Durant has missed the last 10 games with an ankle injury.
MARCH 30, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Kevin Durant - Expected to play Wednesday Durant (ankle) is expected to play Wednesday against the Timberwolves, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.
Impact While Durant is being listed as questionable on the injury report, he's fully expected to play, so managers in season-long settings should plan on having him active Wednesday. He'll likely have his minutes monitored in his first game back from a 10-game absence, but even with minutes in the 20s, KD is capable of offering up a useful stat line. His return will likely result in Torrey Craig returning to the second unit and Deandre Ayton's usage will dip.
MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Silver is hopeful NBA, players can agree to new CBA before Friday
The sides originally had a Dec. 15 deadline to announce an intention to exercise the opt-out, then pushed it back to Feb. 8, then to Friday.MARCH 29, 2023
One play shows why Kevin Durant's return makes the Suns Western Conference favorites 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...
MARCH 29, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
One play shows why Kevin Durant's return makes the Suns Western Conference favorites 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...
MARCH 29, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NBA Best Bets for Wednesday: Suns vs. Timberwolves odds, picks, predictions, & props for Kevin Durant's return We break down Wednesday night's Suns-Wolves matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for Kevin Durant's first game back...
MARCH 29, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kevin Durant's Return Comes Just in Time for the Suns' Playoff Push With its title window narrowing, Phoenix will look to capitalize on the star forward’s comeback from injury.
MARCH 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Durant's late-season injury return is an unprecedented challenge the Suns stars are relishing "We just hoop," Suns co-star Devin Booker says of Kevin Durant. "He fits right into that and he knows what we're doing."
MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Devin Booker hinting at deal with Nike? Kellan Olson: I asked Devin Booker what a signature shoe with Nike would mean to him. “It would mean a lot. In that partnership, that brand...
MARCH 29, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Suns vs. Timberwolves time, TV channel and live stream for Wednesday NBA game The Sporting News has you covered with the latest information on Kevin Durant's availability for Suns vs. Timberwolves.
MARCH 29, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
