Law Murray: Kevin Durant says that he is happy that Draymond Green is back while saying: “I didn’t mean no ill will about what I said. I know some people look at me as this malicious snake. Passive aggressive. I know how people feel about me sometimes.” pic.twitter.com/vxPrI47W6N
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
KD is glad Draymond’s back and meant no disrespect when he initially commented about suspension. “Draymond is an incredible teammate…I didn’t mean no ill will by what I said… I don’t mean to disrespect him or his family if he felt that way.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:30 AM
KD is glad Draymond’s back and meant no disrespect when he initially commented about suspension. “Draymond is an incredible teammate…I didn’t mean no ill will by what I said… I don’t mean to disrespect him or his family if he felt that way.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I was pissed about the situation. I’m sure he was pissed about having to move teams, but when the smoke clears, you realize he’s somebody you came into the league with. Somebody I really really love as a brother.”
Kevin Durant when @TomerAzarly asked about James Harden. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IWTKZSV4GM – 3:24 AM
“I was pissed about the situation. I’m sure he was pissed about having to move teams, but when the smoke clears, you realize he’s somebody you came into the league with. Somebody I really really love as a brother.”
Kevin Durant when @TomerAzarly asked about James Harden. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IWTKZSV4GM – 3:24 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Keep putting that work in every day and as players, we’ve got to come out there with more of a sense of urgency knowing that alright, we just got to be better.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns 1-3 in last four games after Monday’s loss to #Clippers. pic.twitter.com/dUDpNMQjaN – 3:18 AM
“Keep putting that work in every day and as players, we’ve got to come out there with more of a sense of urgency knowing that alright, we just got to be better.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns 1-3 in last four games after Monday’s loss to #Clippers. pic.twitter.com/dUDpNMQjaN – 3:18 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re all pros in here. We’ve got multiple guys who have been in the league for 5+ years. If I got to tell them what’s coming next, I don’t think I should have to tell them what’s coming next. They know what the season is about.”
Kevin Durant on communicating season grind #Suns pic.twitter.com/eXw6HBiFJx – 3:14 AM
“We’re all pros in here. We’ve got multiple guys who have been in the league for 5+ years. If I got to tell them what’s coming next, I don’t think I should have to tell them what’s coming next. They know what the season is about.”
Kevin Durant on communicating season grind #Suns pic.twitter.com/eXw6HBiFJx – 3:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s tough to overcome those especially on the road.”
Kevin Durant on #Suns committing three turnovers by himself, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker during a 10-2 #Clippers run to fall behind, 111-96, with 8:46 remaining after trailing by only seven. pic.twitter.com/7lrzkHB77p – 3:08 AM
“It’s tough to overcome those especially on the road.”
Kevin Durant on #Suns committing three turnovers by himself, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker during a 10-2 #Clippers run to fall behind, 111-96, with 8:46 remaining after trailing by only seven. pic.twitter.com/7lrzkHB77p – 3:08 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Kevin Durant said he meant no ill will towards Draymond Green with his comments about him: pic.twitter.com/x8fDiYhjv7 – 1:53 AM
Kevin Durant said he meant no ill will towards Draymond Green with his comments about him: pic.twitter.com/x8fDiYhjv7 – 1:53 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kevin Durant says that he is happy that Draymond Green is back while saying: “I didn’t mean no ill will about what I said. I know some people look at me as this malicious snake. Passive aggressive. I know how people feel about me sometimes.” pic.twitter.com/vxPrI47W6N – 1:29 AM
Kevin Durant says that he is happy that Draymond Green is back while saying: “I didn’t mean no ill will about what I said. I know some people look at me as this malicious snake. Passive aggressive. I know how people feel about me sometimes.” pic.twitter.com/vxPrI47W6N – 1:29 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Major paraphrase, but Kevin Durant says that Suns attack can be a lot more simplified in fourth quarters this season than it has been. – 1:16 AM
Major paraphrase, but Kevin Durant says that Suns attack can be a lot more simplified in fourth quarters this season than it has been. – 1:16 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: LAC 138, PHX 111
Durant: 30 Pts, 7 Reb, 10-17 FG
Booker: 20 Pts, 5 Ast, 8-14 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 7-15 FG
George: 25 Pts, 7 Reb, 10-19 FG – 12:52 AM
Final: LAC 138, PHX 111
Durant: 30 Pts, 7 Reb, 10-17 FG
Booker: 20 Pts, 5 Ast, 8-14 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 7-15 FG
George: 25 Pts, 7 Reb, 10-19 FG – 12:52 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Frank Vogel is finally done with this game after Booker/Beal/Durant all reach 34 minutes
Dwyane Wade out, Adam Sandler out. Jesse Williams still here though
LA leads 124-100 with 5:12 left to play – 12:40 AM
Frank Vogel is finally done with this game after Booker/Beal/Durant all reach 34 minutes
Dwyane Wade out, Adam Sandler out. Jesse Williams still here though
LA leads 124-100 with 5:12 left to play – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard got hit in eye, Okogie stole ball from him, Durant got a dunk
Immediate Tyronn Lue timeout.
LA leads 118-98 with 7:01 left. That should probably do it for Leonard unless disaster strikes. – 12:37 AM
Kawhi Leonard got hit in eye, Okogie stole ball from him, Durant got a dunk
Immediate Tyronn Lue timeout.
LA leads 118-98 with 7:01 left. That should probably do it for Leonard unless disaster strikes. – 12:37 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
When the back-to-back edible hits at the same time as the Phoenix Suns 4th quarter edible
LA run extends to 13-0, LA lead stretches to 116-96, and we’re close to clearing benches with all of Booker, Beal, Durant over 30 minutes already – 12:33 AM
When the back-to-back edible hits at the same time as the Phoenix Suns 4th quarter edible
LA run extends to 13-0, LA lead stretches to 116-96, and we’re close to clearing benches with all of Booker, Beal, Durant over 30 minutes already – 12:33 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Down seven, Durant turnover, led to Powell dunk.
Down nine, Beal turnover, #Suns commit defensive three seconds. Harden FT.
Harden 3 on same possession. Down now 13. – 12:27 AM
Down seven, Durant turnover, led to Powell dunk.
Down nine, Beal turnover, #Suns commit defensive three seconds. Harden FT.
Harden 3 on same possession. Down now 13. – 12:27 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: LAC 101, PHX 91
Durant: 23 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-13 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-13 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 7-13 FG
George: 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 9-17 FG – 12:20 AM
End of 3Q: LAC 101, PHX 91
Durant: 23 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-13 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-13 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 7-13 FG
George: 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 9-17 FG – 12:20 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
truly wild sequence: russ gets the steal off kd, but then kd has the time to both say something to the ref *and* get back for the chasedown block on powell pic.twitter.com/r5GKbkQkZK – 12:12 AM
truly wild sequence: russ gets the steal off kd, but then kd has the time to both say something to the ref *and* get back for the chasedown block on powell pic.twitter.com/r5GKbkQkZK – 12:12 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Westbrook steal of Durant.
Durant chasedown block of Powell.
#Suns down 93-79 with 2:18 left in 3rd.
Bates-Diop checking in for Durant, who has played 27 minutes. Has 23 on 8-of-13 FGs.
Beal checks back in. – 12:11 AM
Westbrook steal of Durant.
Durant chasedown block of Powell.
#Suns down 93-79 with 2:18 left in 3rd.
Bates-Diop checking in for Durant, who has played 27 minutes. Has 23 on 8-of-13 FGs.
Beal checks back in. – 12:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Zubac with 15 on 6-of-7.
#Suns go small with Durant at the 5, playing zone, which leads to lanes to crash the offensive boards.
Westbrook does just that. Fouled. FTs. Down 12. – 12:08 AM
Zubac with 15 on 6-of-7.
#Suns go small with Durant at the 5, playing zone, which leads to lanes to crash the offensive boards.
Westbrook does just that. Fouled. FTs. Down 12. – 12:08 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There’s no one out there for Ivica Zubac to guard in a Booker/Beal/Allen/Durant/Gordon lineup. Back-to-back Suns buckets forces a Tyronn Lue timeout, with Norman Powell at scorers table and Westbrook already in
LA leads 85-75 with 4:30 left in 3rd quarter – 12:04 AM
There’s no one out there for Ivica Zubac to guard in a Booker/Beal/Allen/Durant/Gordon lineup. Back-to-back Suns buckets forces a Tyronn Lue timeout, with Norman Powell at scorers table and Westbrook already in
LA leads 85-75 with 4:30 left in 3rd quarter – 12:04 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Terance Mann’s 3s have come after missed 3s by Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, and Kevin Durant – 11:52 PM
Terance Mann’s 3s have come after missed 3s by Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, and Kevin Durant – 11:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Clippers 71 #Suns 63 Half.
Phoenix lost first matchup 131-122 in Phoenix minus Durant.
PHX: Durant 20, Beal 11, Booker 9.
Team: 6-of-17 on 3s. 3 turnovers (2 Clippers points off them).
LAC: Harden and George 15 each, Zubac 10. Team: 66.7% FG (9-of-17 on 3s), 30 paint points. pic.twitter.com/sa72iRcBdA – 11:39 PM
#Clippers 71 #Suns 63 Half.
Phoenix lost first matchup 131-122 in Phoenix minus Durant.
PHX: Durant 20, Beal 11, Booker 9.
Team: 6-of-17 on 3s. 3 turnovers (2 Clippers points off them).
LAC: Harden and George 15 each, Zubac 10. Team: 66.7% FG (9-of-17 on 3s), 30 paint points. pic.twitter.com/sa72iRcBdA – 11:39 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Euro-step into the layup 😮💨
KD has 20 points on 7-11 FG at halftime vs. the Clippers.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Ns5pgzyvnA – 11:39 PM
Euro-step into the layup 😮💨
KD has 20 points on 7-11 FG at halftime vs. the Clippers.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Ns5pgzyvnA – 11:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers have played Suns twice
They have dropped 70+ at halftime both times
It’s a 71-63 lead for LA. Paul George and James Harden have 15 points each, Kevin Durant has 20
Yes, the Clippers should be up more after shooting 66.7% FGs. Still too many turnovers and fouls by LA. – 11:37 PM
Clippers have played Suns twice
They have dropped 70+ at halftime both times
It’s a 71-63 lead for LA. Paul George and James Harden have 15 points each, Kevin Durant has 20
Yes, the Clippers should be up more after shooting 66.7% FGs. Still too many turnovers and fouls by LA. – 11:37 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers hang on to a 71-63 lead at halftime. Harden and PG each have 15 pts. Durant leads the Suns with 20 points. – 11:35 PM
Clippers hang on to a 71-63 lead at halftime. Harden and PG each have 15 pts. Durant leads the Suns with 20 points. – 11:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: LAC 71, PHX 63
Durant: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-11 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 4-8 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 5-10 FG
Harden: 15 Pts, 7 Ast, 5-7 FG – 11:34 PM
Halftime: LAC 71, PHX 63
Durant: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-11 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 4-8 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 5-10 FG
Harden: 15 Pts, 7 Ast, 5-7 FG – 11:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
KD and the Clippers bench lol… Russ talking 😆 pic.twitter.com/xf2dWdBoDS – 11:31 PM
KD and the Clippers bench lol… Russ talking 😆 pic.twitter.com/xf2dWdBoDS – 11:31 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Whatever KD said to the Clippers bench during those free throws, it left the reserves all laughing. – 11:31 PM
Whatever KD said to the Clippers bench during those free throws, it left the reserves all laughing. – 11:31 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Durant is saying something to the Clippers bench that has them laughing as Harden shoots FTs. – 11:31 PM
Durant is saying something to the Clippers bench that has them laughing as Harden shoots FTs. – 11:31 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Durant is here, making his presence felt with 17 points on 6 of 9 shooting with 6:48 left in the first half. The Suns forward didn’t play the last time these teams played. – 11:19 PM
Durant is here, making his presence felt with 17 points on 6 of 9 shooting with 6:48 left in the first half. The Suns forward didn’t play the last time these teams played. – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant baseline drive. #Suns up four as he follows with 3.
Has 17 on 6-of-9 FGs.
Timeout #ClipperNation with 6:48 left in 1st half. pic.twitter.com/cPw32ds9QG – 11:17 PM
Durant baseline drive. #Suns up four as he follows with 3.
Has 17 on 6-of-9 FGs.
Timeout #ClipperNation with 6:48 left in 1st half. pic.twitter.com/cPw32ds9QG – 11:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That KD Euro-step into the reverse layup was nice. Then hits another pull-up 3. Hilarious people ever thought he might be washed – 11:16 PM
That KD Euro-step into the reverse layup was nice. Then hits another pull-up 3. Hilarious people ever thought he might be washed – 11:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant had Leonard in the midpost, passed ball out, they got a 3.
Durant passed ball when being guarded by Harden on perimeter. Beal scored on the possession.
#Suns down four with 9:33 left in half. – 11:10 PM
Durant had Leonard in the midpost, passed ball out, they got a 3.
Durant passed ball when being guarded by Harden on perimeter. Beal scored on the possession.
#Suns down four with 9:33 left in half. – 11:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue calls timeout at 7:04 left in 1st quarter. LA leads 16-14 on strength of a 9-4 run
Suns stars have shown up defensively. Durant has defended Leonard well. Booker helped force a bad George shot clock violation turnover. And Beal swiped Harden and dunked to finish break – 10:49 PM
Tyronn Lue calls timeout at 7:04 left in 1st quarter. LA leads 16-14 on strength of a 9-4 run
Suns stars have shown up defensively. Durant has defended Leonard well. Booker helped force a bad George shot clock violation turnover. And Beal swiped Harden and dunked to finish break – 10:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns force shot clock violation with Durant guarding Leonard and Booker on George.
4-4 as Beal scores off bounce. – 10:42 PM
#Suns force shot clock violation with Durant guarding Leonard and Booker on George.
4-4 as Beal scores off bounce. – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup vs. #Clippers
PHX: Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
LAC: James Harden
Paul George
Terance Mann
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac – 10:32 PM
#Suns starting lineup vs. #Clippers
PHX: Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
LAC: James Harden
Paul George
Terance Mann
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac – 10:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Kevin Durant (hamstring) available for second of back-to-back at Clippers after return vs. Grizzlies (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:49 PM
UPDATED: Kevin Durant (hamstring) available for second of back-to-back at Clippers after return vs. Grizzlies (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal shooting.
Devin Booker on deck. #Suns pic.twitter.com/1oOKX9wqlm – 9:33 PM
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal shooting.
Devin Booker on deck. #Suns pic.twitter.com/1oOKX9wqlm – 9:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wmG0YiHKTN – 9:32 PM
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wmG0YiHKTN – 9:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Thunder players with 50+ 30/5/5 games:
— Kevin Durant
— Russell Westbrook
And now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. pic.twitter.com/J3n5YOraYt – 9:18 PM
Thunder players with 50+ 30/5/5 games:
— Kevin Durant
— Russell Westbrook
And now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. pic.twitter.com/J3n5YOraYt – 9:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Coverages on 3s.”
Frank Vogel on defending #Clippers 3 ball as they shot 18-of-34 in win over #Suns.
Kevin Durant (hamstring) will be on “minutes range” while Eric Gordon (knee) isn’t. pic.twitter.com/mudbPf8dzu – 9:10 PM
“Coverages on 3s.”
Frank Vogel on defending #Clippers 3 ball as they shot 18-of-34 in win over #Suns.
Kevin Durant (hamstring) will be on “minutes range” while Eric Gordon (knee) isn’t. pic.twitter.com/mudbPf8dzu – 9:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns injury update:
Kevin Durant (hamstring) and Eric Gordon (knee) IN.
Udoka Azibuike (illness) OUT. #Suns – 8:58 PM
Suns injury update:
Kevin Durant (hamstring) and Eric Gordon (knee) IN.
Udoka Azibuike (illness) OUT. #Suns – 8:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Once they figure it out, they’re going to be hell for a lot of teams.”
Ty Lue on Phoenix Suns with their Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
They’ve only played five games together. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/uJGxIrFka2 – 8:54 PM
“Once they figure it out, they’re going to be hell for a lot of teams.”
Ty Lue on Phoenix Suns with their Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
They’ve only played five games together. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/uJGxIrFka2 – 8:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (hamstring) probable for second of back-to-back at Clippers after return vs. Grizzlies (w/video) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:39 PM
Kevin Durant (hamstring) probable for second of back-to-back at Clippers after return vs. Grizzlies (w/video) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant (right hamstring strain) and Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) are probable for tonight against the Clippers. Nassie Little (left knee soreness), Bol Bol (right ankle sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out. Udoka Azubuike (illness) is doubtful – 4:46 PM
Kevin Durant (right hamstring strain) and Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) are probable for tonight against the Clippers. Nassie Little (left knee soreness), Bol Bol (right ankle sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out. Udoka Azubuike (illness) is doubtful – 4:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns report that Kevin Durant (hamstring) is probable for tonight at LA
If Durant plays, then it would be the first time ever that KD and Kawhi Leonard match up together in Leonard’s home arena since Leonard joined the Clippers in 2019. pic.twitter.com/ULfuMLD7c2 – 4:46 PM
Suns report that Kevin Durant (hamstring) is probable for tonight at LA
If Durant plays, then it would be the first time ever that KD and Kawhi Leonard match up together in Leonard’s home arena since Leonard joined the Clippers in 2019. pic.twitter.com/ULfuMLD7c2 – 4:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns Kevin Durant PROBABLE right hamstring strain vs. #Clippers.
Devin Booker isn’t on the injury report. – 4:34 PM
#Suns Kevin Durant PROBABLE right hamstring strain vs. #Clippers.
Devin Booker isn’t on the injury report. – 4:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Draymond Green reflects on recent suspension, Kevin Durant comments, personal growth (w/videos) #Suns #Warriors #DubNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:54 PM
Draymond Green reflects on recent suspension, Kevin Durant comments, personal growth (w/videos) #Suns #Warriors #DubNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
By my count:
-KD misses pull-up in PNR
-KBD misses wide open 3 off Beal double
-Beal misses WIDE open corner 3 off drive-and-kick
-KD misses pull-up off DHO
-Beal misses contested layup in PNR
-Nurk blocked from behind on layup from PNR
-Book misses open 3 off O-board – 1:54 PM
By my count:
-KD misses pull-up in PNR
-KBD misses wide open 3 off Beal double
-Beal misses WIDE open corner 3 off drive-and-kick
-KD misses pull-up off DHO
-Beal misses contested layup in PNR
-Nurk blocked from behind on layup from PNR
-Book misses open 3 off O-board – 1:54 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Draymond Green podcast: Adam Silver talked Warriors star out of retirement, KD comment inspired ‘breakthrough’
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 1:49 PM
Draymond Green podcast: Adam Silver talked Warriors star out of retirement, KD comment inspired ‘breakthrough’
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 1:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD is the 9 seed.
LeBron is the 10 seed.
Steph is the 11 seed. pic.twitter.com/VyargK83vc – 1:37 PM
KD is the 9 seed.
LeBron is the 10 seed.
Steph is the 11 seed. pic.twitter.com/VyargK83vc – 1:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
What we learned: Phoenix Suns fold in 4th, fall to Grizzlies in Kevin Durant’s return (w/videos) #Suns #Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:11 PM
What we learned: Phoenix Suns fold in 4th, fall to Grizzlies in Kevin Durant’s return (w/videos) #Suns #Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
In other words, it took time for that starting group to figure things out, and part of the reason they were able to do so in 16 games is they got a TON of reps together. Unfortunately, this year’s preferred starting 5 of Book, Beal, Grayson, KD and Nurk hasn’t had that luxury – 12:16 PM
In other words, it took time for that starting group to figure things out, and part of the reason they were able to do so in 16 games is they got a TON of reps together. Unfortunately, this year’s preferred starting 5 of Book, Beal, Grayson, KD and Nurk hasn’t had that luxury – 12:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
For East Coast and early West Coast risers:
What we learned: Phoenix Suns fold in 4th, fall to Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant in Kevin Durant return (w/video) #Suns #Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:22 AM
For East Coast and early West Coast risers:
What we learned: Phoenix Suns fold in 4th, fall to Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant in Kevin Durant return (w/video) #Suns #Grizzlies azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:22 AM
More on this storyline
“No doubt that I was pissed about the situation. I’m sure he was pissed about having to move teams again. When the smoke clears, you realize that’s somebody you came into the league with, somebody I really, really love as a brother… I want what’s best for him and his family going forward.” Kevin Durant on James Harden and his departure from Brooklyn. (via @TomerAzarly ) -via Twitter / January 9, 2024
Duane Rankin: “Before I made those comments, they saying Draymond going to therapy and shit. What I’m supposed to think.” Kevin Durant on Draymond Green reaction to comments on Jusuf Nurkic incident. “Draymond is an incredible teammates. … Didn’t mean no ill will about what I said.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/1Hwowjp8ku -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 9, 2024
Kellan Olson: Kevin Durant is listed as probable for the Suns tonight against the Clippers in LA. Eric Gordon is also probable. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / January 8, 2024
