Kevin Durant expected to make Suns debut on Wednesday vs Hornets

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Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns debut finally has a date, as he is expected to return to the court on Wednesday to face the Charlotte Hornets. 

Durant has been dealing with a right MCL sprain in his knee, which he suffered on Jan. 8. But, after a two-hour practice, the team feels confident that Durant has no restrictions and is good to get out in a game with his new teammates. 

The Brooklyn Nets traded Durant to the Suns, per his request, after dealing Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, effectively ending their roller-coaster tenure in the Big Apple. 

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Owner Mat Ishbia, left, Kevin Durant and general manager James Jones of the Suns pose at a press conference at Footprint Center on Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

In his introductory press conference as the newest member of the Suns, Durant was a bit emotional when discussing his four years in Brooklyn.

"It was a lot of ups and downs, but I love the grind. Everybody in Brooklyn loves the grind, too. I built a family over there," Durant said. "They're gonna always be a part of my journey. We didn't accomplish what we wanted to accomplish as far as winning a championship, but I enjoy the grind. And everybody there, we tried our hardest every day regardless of what was going on in the media, what was going on with our teammates, everybody that was in that gym, we grinded. I love those guys."

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"I get emotional talking about it because that was a special four years of my career, coming off an Achilles," he added.