FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Lakers · Wed 3:00AM
PHX -1.5 TOTAL 231.5
Durant, Suns targeting March 1 return: Sources The former NBA MVP and 13-time All-Star was traded from Brooklyn to Phoenix on Feb. 9.
Kevin Durant - Targeting March 1 Durant (knee) is planning to make his Phoenix debut March 1 in Charlotte, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact That means that KD will miss Friday's game against the Thunder as well as Sunday's game versus the Bucks, but he's on the cusp of a return from his MCL sprain. Durant hasn't played since Jan. 12, so he'll likely have his minutes monitored in his first game back, but it appears he'll be available for the fantasy playoffs. His return will mean fewer minutes for Josh Okogie and Torrey Craig, and there will be fewer shots available for Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Could debut Sunday Durant (knee) could make his Suns debut during Sunday's game against the Bucks, ESPN.com reports.
Impact It was reported before the break that Durant was hoping to return soon after the festivities, and that may be as early as Sunday. Once Durant is available, he'll presumably be on a minutes limit after last playing Jan. 8. His debut will presumably push Josh Okogie out of the starting five. It remains to be seen how Durant's presence affects the offense, but he should still be an elite fantasy asset. In his 36.0 minutes per game this season, Durant has averaged 29.7 points on 56/38/93 shooting, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 blocks.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams sees the improvement of Pacers center Jalen Smith Suns head coach Monty Williams has seen Pacers big man Jalen Smith grow in many ways
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Phoenix Suns favored to win Pacific Division, Western Conference in NBA odds The Kevin Durant trade has resulted in higher expectations for the Phoenix Suns after the NBA All-Star break. And higher odds to win titles.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Kevin Durant and the Suns are all-in on an NBA Title chase
Vindication for Kevin Durant's decision to ask for a trade to Phoenix looks like only one thing, with no other alternatives: Championship or...FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Why is acquisition of Kevin Durant such a big deal for the Phoenix Suns? Durant is the Phoenix Suns franchise's greatest acquisition since Charles Barkley in 1992.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Mat Ishbia Is Set to Hit the Ground Running With the Suns The new owner of Phoenix’s NBA and WNBA teams sat down with SI to talk about the Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant, his time playing at Michigan...
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Inside the surreal world of NBA Paint turning stars into stick figures 'I feel like stick people is a real community. It’s a real lifestyle,' says Suns guard and NBA Paint fan Damion Lee.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sixers' Mac McClung Proves Kevin Durant and Other Doubters Wrong Kevin Durant thought this year’s Dunk Contest lacked juice because there wasn’t any star power. Mac McClung proved him to be wrong.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sixers' Mac McClung Proves Kevin Durant and Other Doubters Wrong Kevin Durant thought this year’s Dunk Contest lacked juice because there wasn’t any star power. Mac McClung proved him to be wrong.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Playoffs? Nets tough schedule could bump them down the standings The second half of the Nets season is here, and even though the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving era came to a screeching and unceremonious hal...
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
When will Kevin Durant play? Potential dates for Suns debut after blockbuster trade from Nets When will Durant take the floor for the Suns? Here's what we know about his potential debut.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
2023 NBA championship odds: Updated title futures after All-Star Weekend
Now that NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone, we take a look at the updated odds for teams to win the NBA title, with insight from FOX Be...FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Kevin Durant 'ring-chaser' criticism, narrative follows him to Phoenix Suns. Is it fair? The Kevin Durant \
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Kevin Durant's first game with Phoenix Suns: Ticket prices for Oklahoma City Thunder game The demand to get a glimpse of Kevin Durant on the court in Phoenix is driving up Suns vs. Thunder game prices on the NBA resale ticket mark...
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Analysis | Are trade requests good for the NBA? Depends on whom you ask. Is it good for the league when players such as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden force their way out of teams?
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Amick All-Star notes: On Giannis, load management, Durant and more As the final stretch of the regular season nears, a few observations and revelations from All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NBA All-Star Game Draft: Every pick made by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant Ahead of this year's All-Star Draft, take a look back at the full results of each All-Star Draft to date.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Winners 2023 — Damian Lillard, Portland 2022 — Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota 2021 — Stephen Curry, Golden State 2020 — Buddy Hield, Sacramento 2019...
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Kevin Durant Reflects on 'Amazing' Stretch With Harden, Irving KD acknowledges the short, but “amazing” stretch of basketball played with James Harden and Kyrie Irving on the Nets.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NBA Roundtable: Where do teams stand at All-Star break?
After NBA All-Star weekend, teams have to lock in for the final stretch of the postseason race.FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Suns update: Ish Wainright's contract up, reached total number of games as two-way player A fan favorite, Ish Wainright averaged 4.3 points in 42 games this season with the Phoenix Suns.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
