Durant talks up Suns’ chances, is ‘upset that we couldn’t finish’ with Nets
In front of a crowd of more than 3,000 fans chanting “K-D! K-D!” Kevin Durant was officially introduced as a member of the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
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Led by Devin Booker's 32 points, Phoenix Suns go past Sacramento Kings
Phoenix Suns from the bench, while watching his teammate Devin Booker score 32 points in the team's 120-109 home win over Sacramento Kings. Besides Booker's scoring spree, Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul contributed double-doubles in Tuesday's game.With TJ Warren making his return to the lineup after being acquired along with Durant from the Brooklyn Nets last week, the Suns put on a stellar shooting display against the Kings, hitting 56.8 percent of their shots en route to a second straight win.De'Aaron Fox had a game-high 35 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double for the Kings, who at 32-25 will retain first place in the Pacific Division at least through the All-Star break after finishing their first-half schedule with a second loss in their last three games.
Blockbuster Durant To Suns Deal Tops Busy NBA Trade Deadline
Kevin Durant's blockbuster move from Brooklyn to Phoenix turned the Suns into a major title contender and sparked a flurry of NBA trade deadline deals Thursday by roster-boosting rivals. The 34-year-old superstar joined Suns All-Star guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker plus Bahamian center Deandre Ayton, the top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, to create what might be the NBA's most powerful lineup. Phoenix sent four first-round NBA Draft picks, swingman Mikal Bridges, forwards Cam Johnson and Jae Crowder and a 2028 pick swap to the Nets in exchange for Durant and forward T.J. Warren.
Blockbuster Durant to Suns deal tops busy NBA trade deadline
WASHINGTON: Kevin Durant’s blockbuster move from Brooklyn to Phoenix turned the Suns into a major title contender and sparked a flurry of NBA trade deadline deals Thursday by roster-boosting rivals.
Embiid scores 53 to lead 76ers' NBA romp as Pelicans dim Suns
Joel Embiid unleashed a spectacular 53-point performance Sunday to power the Philadelphia 76ers over Charlotte 131-113, becoming the first NBA player with multiple 50-point games this season.
Embiid scores 53 to lead 76ers’ romp past Hornets, Pelicans eclipse Suns
NEW YORK: Joel Embiid unleashed a spectacular 53-point performance Sunday to power the Philadelphia 76ers over Charlotte 131-113, becoming the first NBA player with multiple 50-point games this season.
Devin Booker hits for 51, fuels Suns’ 132-113 rout of Bulls
PHOENIX: Devin Booker scored a season-high 51 points in just three quarters, Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 16 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
NBA roundup: Ja Morant (49) guides Grizzlies over Rockets
Ja Morant scored a game-high 49 points and steered the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.