Kevin Durant Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Kevin Durant.
Pacific Notes: Payne, Durant, Queta
2023/08/pacific-notes-payne-durant-queta.htmlDue to injury and other factors, Kevin Durant hasn't played in Golden State since he left the Warriors and signed with the Nets in 2019. … As long as he's not injured coming out of training camp, Durant will finally make his return to the Warriors' home floor when the Suns open their regular season there on Oct.
Pacific Notes: Durant, Bates-Diop, Curry, Joseph
2023/07/pacific-notes-durant-bates-diop-curry-joseph.htmlKevin Durant takes credit for helping to lift the NBA's ban on marijuana and talks about his desire to eventually get into ownership in an interview with CNBC, relays Dana Scott of The Arizona Republic. … “I actually called him and advocated for him to take marijuana off the banned substance list," Durant said.
Fischer’s Latest: Blazers, Simmons, Payne, McConnell, Fournier
2023/07/fischers-latest-blazers-simmons-payne-mcconnell-fournier.htmlThe Blazers are said to be looking for something in the neighborhood of a Kevin Durant-type return in exchange for Lillard -- a couple of very good young players and four first-round picks. … As Fischer points out, the Nets are surely aware that Simmons' value has cratered, but they also seem "genuinely intrigued" by pairing a healthy Simmons with a much different roster in 2023/24 after trading Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Clippers Are Harden’s Preferred Destination As Trade Talks Begin
2023/06/clippers-are-hardens-preferred-destination-as-trade-talks-begin.htmlAmick reports that Harden had a desire to be traded to the Suns before they acquired Bradley Beal and that Kevin Durant was on board with the move.
Suns Rumors: Harden, Paul, Ayton, Vogel
2023/06/suns-rumors-harden-paul-ayton-vogel.htmlVogel has the support of Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant and has spoken to both of them since being hired by the team, Rankin writes for The Arizona Republic. … Vogel said he's looking forward to seeing what Booker and Durant will bring defensively in addition to their elite play on offense.
Suns Notes: Ayton, Vogel, Young, Paul
2023/06/suns-notes-ayton-vogel-young-paul.htmlRankin believes that Ayton's scoring versatility and his solid work as a screen-setter make him a good fit alongside stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, adding that working with a new head coach could be good for him. … Haller reveals that Ishbia and team president James Jones kept Booker and Durant looped into their coaching search as they narrowed down their candidates.
Suns Notes: Durant, Booker, Williams, CP3, More
2023/05/suns-notes-durant-booker-williams-cp3-more.htmlStar forward Kevin Durant, who was acquired at February's trade deadline to help push the Suns over the top, referred to the season-ending defeat as "embarrassing," according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. … As disappointing as the loss was, Durant expressed some optimism that the Suns will benefit from a full offseason together, noting that the team has a strong core to build around.
Suns Notes: Paul, Shamet, Ayton, Jokic, Durant, Williams, Ishbia
2023/05/suns-notes-paul-shamet-ayton-jokic-durant-williams.html“I thought he came out in that fourth quarter and made some huge defensive plays for us,” Kevin Durant said of Ayton. … How do the Suns feel about Nikola Jokic only getting fined after his sideline incident with new owner Mat Ishbia? Durant is happy that a potential suspension didn't overshadow a pivotal contest, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.
Suns Notes: Booker, Durant, Ayton, Shamet, Ishbia
2023/05/suns-notes-booker-durant-ayton-shamet-ishbia.htmlSo this is a new thing with having (Kevin Durant's) gravity on the floor."… Sunday also marked the best game of the series for Durant, who delivered 36 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Suns Notes: Booker, Durant, Ayton, Landale, Warren
2023/05/suns-notes-booker-durant-ayton-landale-warren.htmlDenver, stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant were asked to carry even more of the offensive load on Friday -- it's hard to imagine how they could have responded any better to that task. … As Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com writes, only five pairs of teammates in NBA history have combined to score more points in a single playoff game than the 86 Booker and Durant racked up last night.
Suns Notes: Paul, Payne, Ross, Warren, Irving, Ayton
2023/05/suns-notes-paul-payne-ross-warren-irving-ayton.htmlHis reasoning is that Kevin Durant enjoys having Irving as a teammate, even though things didn't work out as planned in Brooklyn, and Irving faces a limited market in free agency.
Suns Notes: Durant, Bench, Paul, Payne, Shamet
2023/05/suns-notes-durant-bench-paul-payne-shamet.htmlKevin Durant's playoff resume - including 29.4 PPG in 155 games and a pair of Finals MVP trophies - was a major part of why the Suns traded for him in February. … Durant performed at his usual postseason level in the first round against the Clippers, but has been a minus-24 in Phoenix's first two games vs.
Pacific Notes: Suns, Barnes, Kings, Pelinka
2023/05/pacific-notes-suns-barnes-kings-pelinka.htmlWhether or not Chris Paul is available to return for Game 3, the Suns will need more from several other players - starting with Kevin Durant - if they hope to come back from a 2-0 deficit against Denver in the Western Conference Semifinals, says Doug Haller of The Athletic.
Western Notes: Murray, Brown, Gordon, Jokic, Suns
2023/05/western-notes-murray-brown-gordon-jokic-suns.htmlGordon was the primary defender on Kevin Durant, while Brown made three steals and generally disrupted the Suns' offensive flow.
Pacific Notes: Curry, Looney, Lyles, Durant
2023/04/pacific-notes-curry-looney-lyles-durant.htmlKevin Durant was disappointed in himself for making seven turnovers in the opener of the second-round series against Denver on Saturday. … However, Durant isn't fretting about the Suns falling behind in the series, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic (video link).
And-Ones: Durant, Suns, EuroLeague Brawl, World Cup
2023/04/and-ones-durant-suns-euroleague-brawl-world-cup.htmlSuns star Kevin Durant has agreeed to a lifetime contract with Nike, writes David Brandt of The Associated Press. … “It means a lot, man,” Durant said.
Suns Notes: Ayton, Durant, Wainwright, Booker
2023/04/suns-notes-ayton-durant-wainwright-booker.htmlThough injury-prone All-Star Suns power forward Kevin Durant has been logging major minutes so far in these playoffs, Durant claims the heavy usage doesn't bother him, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. … “I want to be out there every minute,” Durant said.
Suns Notes: Durant, Craig, Paul, Foster
2023/04/suns-notes-durant-craig-paul-foster.htmlKevin Durant believes the playoffs are presenting the Suns with their first real test since he was acquired from Brooklyn at the trade deadline, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. … An MCL sprain and a sprained left ankle limited Durant to eight regular season games with Phoenix.
Pacific Notes: Westbrook, Durant, Hyland, Plumlee, Ranadive
2023/04/pacific-notes-westbrook-durant-hyland-plumlee-ranadive.htmlRussell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were teammates with the Thunder for eight seasons. … Heading into the Clippers' first round series against Durant and the Suns, Westbrook addressed the notion that they have a strained relationship, suggesting that's a false assumption, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk.
Pacific Notes: Westbrook, George, Biyombo, LeBron
2023/04/pacific-notes-westbrook-george-biyombo-lebron.htmlRussell Westbrook is preparing to face Kevin Durant in a playoff series for the first time since their Oklahoma City partnership ended seven years ago, writes Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times. … Durant was the centerpiece of the season's most celebrated trade, being sent from Brooklyn to Phoenix in a four-team deal at the deadline.
Injury Notes: Heat, Sixers, Robinson, Mavericks
2023/04/injury-notes-heat-sixers-robinson-mavericks.htmlSources inform Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter) that Phoenix, playing in the second night of a back-to-back set of bouts, will be without All-Star forward Kevin Durant, All-Star shooting guard Devin Booker, future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul, and maximum-salaried center Deandre Ayton against Los Angeles tonight. … Veteran big man Kevin Love's availability is murky due to a right rib contusion.
Pacific Notes: Durant, LeBron, Curry, Wiggins
2023/04/pacific-notes-durant-lebron-curry-wiggins.htmlIt has been seven years since Kevin Durant left Oklahoma City, but a lot of Thunder fans still haven't forgiven him, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. … Durant heard plenty of boos as he scored 35 points in the Suns' win at OKC on Sunday, and Phoenix coach Monty Williams questioned why the ill will hasn't eased up over the years.
Suns Notes: Durant, Booker, Okogie
2023/03/suns-notes-durant-booker-okogie.htmlKevin Durant finally made his Suns home debut on Wednesday, scoring 16 points against Minnesota in a 107-100 victory. … "It was hard for me to get sleep (Wednesday)," Durant said.
Kevin Durant Expected To Return On Wednesday
2023/03/kevin-durant-targeting-wednesday-for-potential-return.htmlMARCH 24: Suns star Kevin Durant is making progress in his injury recovery and could potentially return to action next Wednesday in a home game vs. … MARCH 28: Barring a last-minute setback, Durant will return to action on Wednesday vs.
Suns Notes: Durant, Ayton, Booker, Shamet
2023/03/suns-notes-durant-ayton-booker-shamet.htmlThe Suns won their first three games with Kevin Durant in the lineup, but they've gone into a skid since his injury that could put them in danger of falling into the play-in tournament, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. … Phoenix is just 2-4 since Durant sprained his left ankle during warmups two weeks ago.