Michael Scotto: Kevin Durant on what could’ve been with the Brooklyn Nets: “We didn’t have enough time together. That’s just it. Guys wanted to go their separate ways. We tried our hardest to salvage everything. We had three or four different teams when I signed here to when I left.” pic.twitter.com/warCOZRrrj
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Anytime I can score on Cam and talk shit to him, man. We’ve been doing that since I’ve known him.”
Kevin Durant on scoring over former teammate Cam Thomas for an and 1 in #Suns win over #Nets.
“He’s my brother. I got to teach him a lesson if he’s going to guard me out there.” pic.twitter.com/kDopYioTA3 – 1:41 AM
“Anytime I can score on Cam and talk shit to him, man. We’ve been doing that since I’ve known him.”
Kevin Durant on scoring over former teammate Cam Thomas for an and 1 in #Suns win over #Nets.
“He’s my brother. I got to teach him a lesson if he’s going to guard me out there.” pic.twitter.com/kDopYioTA3 – 1:41 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“MVP conversation, he’s not there. Book’s not there. Sometimes it’s just ridiculous for me that those people aren’t there.”
Jusuf Nurkic on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as they are top six in #NBA in scoring.
Durant went for 33 and Booker scored 22 in #Suns win at #Nets. pic.twitter.com/y9ZCa8nSrJ – 1:29 AM
“MVP conversation, he’s not there. Book’s not there. Sometimes it’s just ridiculous for me that those people aren’t there.”
Jusuf Nurkic on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as they are top six in #NBA in scoring.
Durant went for 33 and Booker scored 22 in #Suns win at #Nets. pic.twitter.com/y9ZCa8nSrJ – 1:29 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was some annoying people trying to get my attention. ‘I hate you KD’ but I look over, ‘I love you man.’”
Kevin Durant interaction with fans in his return game at Brooklyn the Suns won, 136-120. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/eXhik1eohb – 1:24 AM
“It was some annoying people trying to get my attention. ‘I hate you KD’ but I look over, ‘I love you man.’”
Kevin Durant interaction with fans in his return game at Brooklyn the Suns won, 136-120. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/eXhik1eohb – 1:24 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant puts on a show in return to Brooklyn: What we learned in Phoenix Suns win over Nets #Suns #NetsWorld azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:53 AM
Kevin Durant puts on a show in return to Brooklyn: What we learned in Phoenix Suns win over Nets #Suns #NetsWorld azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:53 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
I asked Kevin Durant if he ever thinks about what could have been with the Nets. Per usual, Durant gave a really interesting, and thoughtful, answer.
“We didn’t have enough time together. That’s just it.” pic.twitter.com/7LXXTnjBa3 – 12:33 AM
I asked Kevin Durant if he ever thinks about what could have been with the Nets. Per usual, Durant gave a really interesting, and thoughtful, answer.
“We didn’t have enough time together. That’s just it.” pic.twitter.com/7LXXTnjBa3 – 12:33 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Durant with no “what ifs?” about his time in Brooklyn:
“No, that’s just a pointless exercise in my opinion, to think about what could have been. I mean, what happened, that’s what I thought about, what actually happened. The reality of it, we didn’t have enough time together.” – 12:31 AM
Durant with no “what ifs?” about his time in Brooklyn:
“No, that’s just a pointless exercise in my opinion, to think about what could have been. I mean, what happened, that’s what I thought about, what actually happened. The reality of it, we didn’t have enough time together.” – 12:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“MVP conversation, he’s not there. Book’s not there. Sometimes it’s just ridiculous for me that those people aren’t there.”
Jusuf Nurkic on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as they are in top six in #NBA in scoring.
Booker went for 33 and Booker scored 22 in #Suns win at #Nets. pic.twitter.com/PUZV2fKuZm – 12:29 AM
“MVP conversation, he’s not there. Book’s not there. Sometimes it’s just ridiculous for me that those people aren’t there.”
Jusuf Nurkic on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as they are in top six in #NBA in scoring.
Booker went for 33 and Booker scored 22 in #Suns win at #Nets. pic.twitter.com/PUZV2fKuZm – 12:29 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Coach decided to go back to the Portland days. Get me the ball in the post.”
Jusuf Nurkic as posted a double-double of 28 points and 11 boards to go with six assists in #Suns win over #Nets in Kevin Durant’s return game against Brooklyn.
“I wanted it bad for him, too.” pic.twitter.com/OuCr14xMOR – 12:24 AM
“Coach decided to go back to the Portland days. Get me the ball in the post.”
Jusuf Nurkic as posted a double-double of 28 points and 11 boards to go with six assists in #Suns win over #Nets in Kevin Durant’s return game against Brooklyn.
“I wanted it bad for him, too.” pic.twitter.com/OuCr14xMOR – 12:24 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant on Cam Thomas: “He’s only going to get better. What is he only 22 years old? Around the league, it’s already on the scouting report that he’s one of the hardest people to guard in the league. He keeps it up, the sky is the limit for him.” pic.twitter.com/v9I2FPtgtT – 12:19 AM
Kevin Durant on Cam Thomas: “He’s only going to get better. What is he only 22 years old? Around the league, it’s already on the scouting report that he’s one of the hardest people to guard in the league. He keeps it up, the sky is the limit for him.” pic.twitter.com/v9I2FPtgtT – 12:19 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant is very high on Cam Thomas’ NBA future:
“He’s only gonna get better. What is he? 22-years-old? Around the league, it’s already on the scouting report that he’s one the hardest people to guard in the league. So if he keeps it up, the skies the limit for him.” pic.twitter.com/KYgX1doKGY – 12:13 AM
Kevin Durant is very high on Cam Thomas’ NBA future:
“He’s only gonna get better. What is he? 22-years-old? Around the league, it’s already on the scouting report that he’s one the hardest people to guard in the league. So if he keeps it up, the skies the limit for him.” pic.twitter.com/KYgX1doKGY – 12:13 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant offers serious praise for Cam Thomas:
“He’s only gonna get better. What is he? 22-years-old? Around the league, it’s already on the scouting report that he’s one the hardest people to guard in the league. So if he keeps it up, the skies the limit for him.” pic.twitter.com/jYj9CsAgVc – 12:12 AM
Kevin Durant offers serious praise for Cam Thomas:
“He’s only gonna get better. What is he? 22-years-old? Around the league, it’s already on the scouting report that he’s one the hardest people to guard in the league. So if he keeps it up, the skies the limit for him.” pic.twitter.com/jYj9CsAgVc – 12:12 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant on what could’ve been with the Brooklyn Nets: “We didn’t have enough time together. That’s just it. Guys wanted to go their separate ways. We tried our hardest to salvage everything. We had three or four different teams when I signed here to when I left.” pic.twitter.com/warCOZRrrj – 12:08 AM
Kevin Durant on what could’ve been with the Brooklyn Nets: “We didn’t have enough time together. That’s just it. Guys wanted to go their separate ways. We tried our hardest to salvage everything. We had three or four different teams when I signed here to when I left.” pic.twitter.com/warCOZRrrj – 12:08 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
What does Kevin Durant reminisce about from #Nets days: “New York City in general. I absolutely loved living here. I hated it before coming in as a visitor, but once you move here you just build your love up for the city and understand the city even more. I had a great time here” – 12:02 AM
What does Kevin Durant reminisce about from #Nets days: “New York City in general. I absolutely loved living here. I hated it before coming in as a visitor, but once you move here you just build your love up for the city and understand the city even more. I had a great time here” – 12:02 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant on whether he thinks about what could’ve been with the Nets alongside Kyrie Irving and James Harden:
“No. That’s just a pointless exercise to think about what could’ve been… We didn’t have enough time together. Guys wanted to go their separate ways.” pic.twitter.com/gOx6LN5JtY – 11:58 PM
Kevin Durant on whether he thinks about what could’ve been with the Nets alongside Kyrie Irving and James Harden:
“No. That’s just a pointless exercise to think about what could’ve been… We didn’t have enough time together. Guys wanted to go their separate ways.” pic.twitter.com/gOx6LN5JtY – 11:58 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Kevin Durant on the Nets giving him a tribute video after he said he didn’t want one: “It is what it is.”
He goes on to say nice things about the Nets org. and how much they care about people who play there.
“I had a great time here. It was short but four years is a long time.” pic.twitter.com/aFetGS7jxL – 11:38 PM
Kevin Durant on the Nets giving him a tribute video after he said he didn’t want one: “It is what it is.”
He goes on to say nice things about the Nets org. and how much they care about people who play there.
“I had a great time here. It was short but four years is a long time.” pic.twitter.com/aFetGS7jxL – 11:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kevin Durant said the Nets care about everyone who puts on a jersey here, “down to a 10-day,” and that that is a sign of a classy organization. Said there’s a lot of classy people here and appreciated seeing them and how they honored him before the game. – 11:35 PM
Kevin Durant said the Nets care about everyone who puts on a jersey here, “down to a 10-day,” and that that is a sign of a classy organization. Said there’s a lot of classy people here and appreciated seeing them and how they honored him before the game. – 11:35 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Kevin Durant proved brilliant once again in his return to Barclays Center.
He and the Suns’ size were the difference as the Nets ended January with yet another loss
newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 11:26 PM
Kevin Durant proved brilliant once again in his return to Barclays Center.
He and the Suns’ size were the difference as the Nets ended January with yet another loss
newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 11:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He didn’t let any of that bother him. He put the team first.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant, who scored 33 points and had 8 assists in #Suns win over Durant’s former team. #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/3lGU5Mnnyi – 11:26 PM
“He didn’t let any of that bother him. He put the team first.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant, who scored 33 points and had 8 assists in #Suns win over Durant’s former team. #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/3lGU5Mnnyi – 11:26 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Size mattered Wednesday night in Brooklyn. And the play of Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkić towered well above anything the Nets threw at them.
nydailynews.com/2024/01/31/kev… pic.twitter.com/jVXKqm7UFS – 11:21 PM
Size mattered Wednesday night in Brooklyn. And the play of Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkić towered well above anything the Nets threw at them.
nydailynews.com/2024/01/31/kev… pic.twitter.com/jVXKqm7UFS – 11:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 136 #Nets 120.
PHX: Durant 33, Nurkic 28.
BKN: Thomas 25, Bridges 21. – 11:18 PM
#Suns 136 #Nets 120.
PHX: Durant 33, Nurkic 28.
BKN: Thomas 25, Bridges 21. – 11:18 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets apnews.com/article/suns-n… – 11:15 PM
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets apnews.com/article/suns-n… – 11:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant exits after posting 33 points, five rebounds, and eight assists on 10/16 shooting in his return to Barclays Center.
Suns beat the Nets 136-120. pic.twitter.com/HL2OTVjX5Z – 11:11 PM
Kevin Durant exits after posting 33 points, five rebounds, and eight assists on 10/16 shooting in his return to Barclays Center.
Suns beat the Nets 136-120. pic.twitter.com/HL2OTVjX5Z – 11:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about KD’s return to Brooklyn, Nurk’s big game, that 4th quarter and more from Suns-Nets! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=Z44_ft… pic.twitter.com/1DVVibsK1q – 11:10 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about KD’s return to Brooklyn, Nurk’s big game, that 4th quarter and more from Suns-Nets! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=Z44_ft… pic.twitter.com/1DVVibsK1q – 11:10 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Suns 136, Nets 120
Kevin Durant goes for 33 points in a very typically efficient performance – 10-for-16 shooting, 11-for-12 from the FT line – in his return to Brooklyn, while Jusuf Nurkic had a terrific game, too, going for 28-11-6.
Cam Thomas had 25 to lead Brooklyn. – 11:04 PM
Final: Suns 136, Nets 120
Kevin Durant goes for 33 points in a very typically efficient performance – 10-for-16 shooting, 11-for-12 from the FT line – in his return to Brooklyn, while Jusuf Nurkic had a terrific game, too, going for 28-11-6.
Cam Thomas had 25 to lead Brooklyn. – 11:04 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD in his return to Brooklyn 🗽
33 PTS
5 REB
8 AST
The Suns improve to 28-20 with the W. pic.twitter.com/ZdCBHEeyg9 – 11:04 PM
KD in his return to Brooklyn 🗽
33 PTS 5 REB 8 ASTThe Suns improve to 28-20 with the W. pic.twitter.com/ZdCBHEeyg9 – 11:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 136, BKN 120
Durant: 33 Pts, 8 Ast, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 10-16 FG
Nurkic: 28 Pts, 11 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Blk, 11-15 FG
Booker: 22 Pts, 8 Ast, 9-17 FG
Thomas: 25 Pts, 11-19 FG
Suns have now won 14 of their last 19 games – 11:03 PM
Final: PHX 136, BKN 120
Durant: 33 Pts, 8 Ast, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 10-16 FG
Nurkic: 28 Pts, 11 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Blk, 11-15 FG
Booker: 22 Pts, 8 Ast, 9-17 FG
Thomas: 25 Pts, 11-19 FG
Suns have now won 14 of their last 19 games – 11:03 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Kevin Durant dropped 33 points in his return to Brooklyn. Nets fall 136-120 and have now lost 12 of their last 16 games. Cam Thomas had a team-high 25 points for the current Barclays Center tenants. – 11:02 PM
Kevin Durant dropped 33 points in his return to Brooklyn. Nets fall 136-120 and have now lost 12 of their last 16 games. Cam Thomas had a team-high 25 points for the current Barclays Center tenants. – 11:02 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Suns are up to 61% from the field and 50% from 3. They are 1:20 from wrapping up an easy win in Durant’s return to Brooklyn. – 11:00 PM
Suns are up to 61% from the field and 50% from 3. They are 1:20 from wrapping up an easy win in Durant’s return to Brooklyn. – 11:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That Jusuf Nurkic-KD chemistry has been a delightful viewing experience over the last few possessions. Nurk is great about finding him on his cuts – 10:53 PM
That Jusuf Nurkic-KD chemistry has been a delightful viewing experience over the last few possessions. Nurk is great about finding him on his cuts – 10:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Suns 106, Nets 87
Phoenix blows this game open with a 42-point third quarter to give itself a cushion going into the fourth quarter.
Kevin Durant is up to 27 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including going 9-for-10 on FTs.
All five Nets starters are in double figures. – 10:31 PM
After 3: Suns 106, Nets 87
Phoenix blows this game open with a 42-point third quarter to give itself a cushion going into the fourth quarter.
Kevin Durant is up to 27 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including going 9-for-10 on FTs.
All five Nets starters are in double figures. – 10:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 106, BKN 87
Durant: 27 Pts, 7 Ast, 8-14 FG
Nurkic: 25 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Blk, 11-15 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 6 Ast, 7-13 FG
Bridges: 18 Pts, 6-12 FG
Suns outscored Nets 42-26 in 3Q – 10:29 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 106, BKN 87
Durant: 27 Pts, 7 Ast, 8-14 FG
Nurkic: 25 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Blk, 11-15 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 6 Ast, 7-13 FG
Bridges: 18 Pts, 6-12 FG
Suns outscored Nets 42-26 in 3Q – 10:29 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cam Thomas in his head like I KNOW MAN YOU ARE KEVIN DURANT AND ARE VERY TALL – 10:23 PM
Cam Thomas in his head like I KNOW MAN YOU ARE KEVIN DURANT AND ARE VERY TALL – 10:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
LMAOOOO KD hit Cam Thomas with the “too small” gesture only it was more like a “he’s tiny” – 10:22 PM
LMAOOOO KD hit Cam Thomas with the “too small” gesture only it was more like a “he’s tiny” – 10:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant stands still after tough finish through Cam Thomas, plus the foul. Durant with 26. #Suns – 10:22 PM
Kevin Durant stands still after tough finish through Cam Thomas, plus the foul. Durant with 26. #Suns – 10:22 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
From a 75-all tie, the #Nets have allowed a 19-6 run. That Durant jumper gives the #Suns a 94-81 lead with 3:36 left in the third. – 10:18 PM
From a 75-all tie, the #Nets have allowed a 19-6 run. That Durant jumper gives the #Suns a 94-81 lead with 3:36 left in the third. – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant back-to-back buckets, #Suns up 94-81, their biggest lead of the game.
Timeout #Nets with 3:36 left in the third.
Durant and Nurkic with 23 point each. – 10:18 PM
Kevin Durant back-to-back buckets, #Suns up 94-81, their biggest lead of the game.
Timeout #Nets with 3:36 left in the third.
Durant and Nurkic with 23 point each. – 10:18 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns are at 27 assists and 9 turnovers with 3:36 left in the third quarter. Shooting 62%.
Durant up to 23 points on 12 shots with 7 assists and 1 turnover. – 10:17 PM
Suns are at 27 assists and 9 turnovers with 3:36 left in the third quarter. Shooting 62%.
Durant up to 23 points on 12 shots with 7 assists and 1 turnover. – 10:17 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Suns are shooting 62% and have opened their largest lead at 94-81. Durant has joined Nurkic with 23 points after making the last two baskets. – 10:17 PM
Suns are shooting 62% and have opened their largest lead at 94-81. Durant has joined Nurkic with 23 points after making the last two baskets. – 10:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
KD just used his backdoor cut as a stepback off the ball of sorts. Cam read it but couldn’t recover back and Nurkic hit Durant in stride. Nasty. – 10:13 PM
KD just used his backdoor cut as a stepback off the ball of sorts. Cam read it but couldn’t recover back and Nurkic hit Durant in stride. Nasty. – 10:13 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jusuf Nurkic led all scorers with 17 points on 7/10 shooting in the 1st half. He killed the Nets when they went small.
Nic Claxton played 18 minutes. He may need to push into the high 30s tonight with two off days ahead.
Kevin Durant has 16 points and 5 assists on 4/7 shooting. – 9:49 PM
Jusuf Nurkic led all scorers with 17 points on 7/10 shooting in the 1st half. He killed the Nets when they went small.
Nic Claxton played 18 minutes. He may need to push into the high 30s tonight with two off days ahead.
Kevin Durant has 16 points and 5 assists on 4/7 shooting. – 9:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deserving or not, Brooklyn Nets give Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant tribute video (w/tribute video) #Suns #NetsWorld azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:48 PM
Deserving or not, Brooklyn Nets give Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant tribute video (w/tribute video) #Suns #NetsWorld azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:48 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Suns lead Nets 64-61. Both teams are shooting it well. Pretty even game until you look at rebounding, where Phoenix has a 25-13 edge. Nurkić has a game-high 17 points, Durant has 16. Bridges leads Brooklyn with 12 points while Thomas, Johnson and Claxton each have 10. – 9:48 PM
Suns lead Nets 64-61. Both teams are shooting it well. Pretty even game until you look at rebounding, where Phoenix has a 25-13 edge. Nurkić has a game-high 17 points, Durant has 16. Bridges leads Brooklyn with 12 points while Thomas, Johnson and Claxton each have 10. – 9:48 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Suns are shooting 54.8%. Lot easier when you got a size advantage and Durant/Nurkic can get what they want in the paint.
Nets don’t have the size tonight and it shows. Also doesn’t help Bridges missed 2 FTs and a layup in the final 12 sec of 1st half – 9:47 PM
Suns are shooting 54.8%. Lot easier when you got a size advantage and Durant/Nurkic can get what they want in the paint.
Nets don’t have the size tonight and it shows. Also doesn’t help Bridges missed 2 FTs and a layup in the final 12 sec of 1st half – 9:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 64 #Nets 61 Half.
PHX: Nurkic 17 points, Durant 16. Booker 9 points, 3 fouls.
BKN: Bridges 12, Johnson, Claxton, Thomas 10 each. – 9:46 PM
#Suns 64 #Nets 61 Half.
PHX: Nurkic 17 points, Durant 16. Booker 9 points, 3 fouls.
BKN: Bridges 12, Johnson, Claxton, Thomas 10 each. – 9:46 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Suns 64, Nets 61, halftime. If Suns are patient enough to just throw it to Nurkic all night against undersized Nets, they could win this one easily. Hard to do that when you have Durant and Booker in your lineup. – 9:45 PM
Suns 64, Nets 61, halftime. If Suns are patient enough to just throw it to Nurkic all night against undersized Nets, they could win this one easily. Hard to do that when you have Durant and Booker in your lineup. – 9:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Suns 64, Nets 61
Jusuf Nurkic has 17 points to lead Phoenix, while Kevin Durant has 16 at half in his return to Brooklyn.
Mikal Bridges has 12 for Brooklyn, one of four players in double-figures for the Nets so far tonight. – 9:45 PM
Halftime: Suns 64, Nets 61
Jusuf Nurkic has 17 points to lead Phoenix, while Kevin Durant has 16 at half in his return to Brooklyn.
Mikal Bridges has 12 for Brooklyn, one of four players in double-figures for the Nets so far tonight. – 9:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 64, BKN 61
Nurkic: 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-10 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-7 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 3-9 FG, 3-5 3P
Bridges: 12 Pts, 4-9 FG – 9:45 PM
Halftime: PHX 64, BKN 61
Nurkic: 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-10 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-7 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 3-9 FG, 3-5 3P
Bridges: 12 Pts, 4-9 FG – 9:45 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn trails 55-48 with 4:05 left in the half. Missing Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith and Day’Ron Sharpe, they’re getting outrebounded 21-11. Dinwiddie – who guards fours when they go small – is being asked to deal w/ KD. Durant and Nurkic have combined for 26. #Nets – 9:31 PM
Brooklyn trails 55-48 with 4:05 left in the half. Missing Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith and Day’Ron Sharpe, they’re getting outrebounded 21-11. Dinwiddie – who guards fours when they go small – is being asked to deal w/ KD. Durant and Nurkic have combined for 26. #Nets – 9:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic has been a problem on the offensive end.
12 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
Durant game-high 14. #Suns up 55-48 with 4:05 left in 1st half. #NetsWorld – 9:30 PM
Nurkic has been a problem on the offensive end.
12 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
Durant game-high 14. #Suns up 55-48 with 4:05 left in 1st half. #NetsWorld – 9:30 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant – primarily guarded by Spencer Dinwiddie, and getting booed when he touches the ball – has ten points as the #Suns lead 37-33. Nic Claxton has ten for the #Nets. – 9:16 PM
Kevin Durant – primarily guarded by Spencer Dinwiddie, and getting booed when he touches the ball – has ten points as the #Suns lead 37-33. Nic Claxton has ten for the #Nets. – 9:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Durant was met with cheers during introductions but it’s been mostly boos everytime he’s touched the ball during the game. – 9:13 PM
Durant was met with cheers during introductions but it’s been mostly boos everytime he’s touched the ball during the game. – 9:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 30, BKN 30
Durant: 8 Pts, 3 Reb, 1-3 FG, 5-5 FT
Booker: 9 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG, 3-5 3P
Gordon: 5 Pts
C. Johnson: 8 Pts, 3-6 FG – 9:09 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 30, BKN 30
Durant: 8 Pts, 3 Reb, 1-3 FG, 5-5 FT
Booker: 9 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG, 3-5 3P
Gordon: 5 Pts
C. Johnson: 8 Pts, 3-6 FG – 9:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Nets 30, Suns 30
Kevin Durant had 8 points in his first quarter back in Brooklyn, as he, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal combined for 21 of Phoenix’s 30 points.
Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton each had 8 for Brooklyn. – 9:09 PM
After 1: Nets 30, Suns 30
Kevin Durant had 8 points in his first quarter back in Brooklyn, as he, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal combined for 21 of Phoenix’s 30 points.
Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton each had 8 for Brooklyn. – 9:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant tribute video. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/SCuclLVh7t – 8:56 PM
Kevin Durant tribute video. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/SCuclLVh7t – 8:56 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Probably not how they nor he ever envisioned in 2019, but the Nets gave Kevin Durant a video tribute before Wednesday’s game.
@NetsDaily
netsdaily.com/2024/1/31/2405… – 8:55 PM
Probably not how they nor he ever envisioned in 2019, but the Nets gave Kevin Durant a video tribute before Wednesday’s game.
@NetsDaily
netsdaily.com/2024/1/31/2405… – 8:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns down 12-9 early.
Early observations.
Devin Booker started off guarding Cam Johnson.
Fans booing Kevin Durant when he touches ball.
Nic Claxton early impact. 8 points. #NetsWorld – 8:53 PM
#Suns down 12-9 early.
Early observations.
Devin Booker started off guarding Cam Johnson.
Fans booing Kevin Durant when he touches ball.
Nic Claxton early impact. 8 points. #NetsWorld – 8:53 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Boos getting a little louder when Durant has the ball the last couple of possessions. But nothing terrible. – 8:50 PM
Boos getting a little louder when Durant has the ball the last couple of possessions. But nothing terrible. – 8:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker/Durant 0-for-4 on 4 shots they make nearly every time.
Mixed start for the defense. – 8:48 PM
Booker/Durant 0-for-4 on 4 shots they make nearly every time.
Mixed start for the defense. – 8:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Nets gave Kevin Durant a tribute video in his return to Barclays Center 👏
(via @MikeAScotto)
pic.twitter.com/IWzqIujAws – 8:44 PM
The Nets gave Kevin Durant a tribute video in his return to Barclays Center 👏
(via @MikeAScotto)
pic.twitter.com/IWzqIujAws – 8:44 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant received a video tribute and was cheered by fans in his return against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/VeSV3vcbr7 – 8:39 PM
Kevin Durant received a video tribute and was cheered by fans in his return against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/VeSV3vcbr7 – 8:39 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant is met with cheers from the Brooklyn crowd during pregame introductions. pic.twitter.com/20ZNNr1T06 – 8:38 PM
Kevin Durant is met with cheers from the Brooklyn crowd during pregame introductions. pic.twitter.com/20ZNNr1T06 – 8:38 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Kevin Durant said he didn’t want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn, but got one anyway. pic.twitter.com/0q9JwArb0r – 8:37 PM
Kevin Durant said he didn’t want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn, but got one anyway. pic.twitter.com/0q9JwArb0r – 8:37 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
A very perfunctory video tribute for Kevin Durant. #nets pic.twitter.com/LN3jfETHfR – 8:37 PM
A very perfunctory video tribute for Kevin Durant. #nets pic.twitter.com/LN3jfETHfR – 8:37 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Kevin Durant gets his tribute video as the first Suns player introduced. Mostly applause from the Nets fans in his return to Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/qSch18GWt2 – 8:37 PM
Kevin Durant gets his tribute video as the first Suns player introduced. Mostly applause from the Nets fans in his return to Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/qSch18GWt2 – 8:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kevin Durant gets a tribute video before being introduced here in Brooklyn to a mix of cheers and boos. Durant didn’t seem to acknowledge any of it as he was introduced. – 8:36 PM
Kevin Durant gets a tribute video before being introduced here in Brooklyn to a mix of cheers and boos. Durant didn’t seem to acknowledge any of it as he was introduced. – 8:36 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Nets gave Kevin Durant a short tribute video. He must be pissed. – 8:36 PM
The Nets gave Kevin Durant a short tribute video. He must be pissed. – 8:36 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Nets do the Durant tribute video before he’s announced in starting lineups. He was cheered, but cheered like a guy who was a solid player. Not a superstar who played for them. – 8:36 PM
Nets do the Durant tribute video before he’s announced in starting lineups. He was cheered, but cheered like a guy who was a solid player. Not a superstar who played for them. – 8:36 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
“I tried, but time ran out.”
@petersblendorio on Kevin Durant’s return to Brooklyn:
nydailynews.com/2024/01/31/kev… pic.twitter.com/3S8kX7GTGq – 8:27 PM
“I tried, but time ran out.”
@petersblendorio on Kevin Durant’s return to Brooklyn:
nydailynews.com/2024/01/31/kev… pic.twitter.com/3S8kX7GTGq – 8:27 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant: “It’s good to feel these rims again, see the arena again, go the same route I used to go to come to games. That brought back a lot of cool memories. But outside of that, it’s just work.” #Nets #NBA #Suns – 8:19 PM
Kevin Durant: “It’s good to feel these rims again, see the arena again, go the same route I used to go to come to games. That brought back a lot of cool memories. But outside of that, it’s just work.” #Nets #NBA #Suns – 8:19 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
I asked Kevin Durant about any added emotion seeing all the old #Nets faces: “I keep relationships, so I don’t have to come here just to speak or talk to people that I worked with. We’ve been in constant communication.” #NBA #Suns – 8:18 PM
I asked Kevin Durant about any added emotion seeing all the old #Nets faces: “I keep relationships, so I don’t have to come here just to speak or talk to people that I worked with. We’ve been in constant communication.” #NBA #Suns – 8:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant making rounds in return to Brooklyn. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/g4Cxil7ZZ8 – 7:49 PM
Kevin Durant making rounds in return to Brooklyn. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/g4Cxil7ZZ8 – 7:49 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets, as expected, are doing a tribute video for Kevin Durant. #NBA #Suns – 7:47 PM
The #Nets, as expected, are doing a tribute video for Kevin Durant. #NBA #Suns – 7:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant back in Brooklyn. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/3qLBbcShij – 7:44 PM
Kevin Durant back in Brooklyn. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/3qLBbcShij – 7:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant jumper pregame. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/A5YBSpFJoS – 7:32 PM
Kevin Durant jumper pregame. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/A5YBSpFJoS – 7:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant handles pregame. #Suns ##NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/Zp8sibPnks – 7:31 PM
Kevin Durant handles pregame. #Suns ##NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/Zp8sibPnks – 7:31 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
All eyes on Kevin Durant warming up. Suns jerseys and shirts. Nets jerseys. Even one Thunder jersey around here. #Nets pic.twitter.com/G7C1b4atIg – 7:28 PM
All eyes on Kevin Durant warming up. Suns jerseys and shirts. Nets jerseys. Even one Thunder jersey around here. #Nets pic.twitter.com/G7C1b4atIg – 7:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant has arrived.
Back in Brooklyn with Phoenix Suns. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/TAZyp5UiEr – 7:18 PM
Kevin Durant has arrived.
Back in Brooklyn with Phoenix Suns. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/TAZyp5UiEr – 7:18 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant coming out for pregame warmups in his Barclays Center return #Nets #suns pic.twitter.com/6UZrHl6jOS – 7:18 PM
Kevin Durant coming out for pregame warmups in his Barclays Center return #Nets #suns pic.twitter.com/6UZrHl6jOS – 7:18 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on coaching Kevin Durant:
“My experience with Kevin I’ll never forget. For me, in the world of negativity, it was a positive experience. K made me a better coach… One thing I never, ever doubted is… going into a game he wanted to win that game.” pic.twitter.com/UMNvlkFiQ1 – 7:03 PM
Jacque Vaughn on coaching Kevin Durant:
“My experience with Kevin I’ll never forget. For me, in the world of negativity, it was a positive experience. K made me a better coach… One thing I never, ever doubted is… going into a game he wanted to win that game.” pic.twitter.com/UMNvlkFiQ1 – 7:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“In the world of negatively, it was a positive experience for me. K made me a better coach.”
#Nets coach Jacque Vaughn on coaching Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/vukJmHQkpL – 6:59 PM
“In the world of negatively, it was a positive experience for me. K made me a better coach.”
#Nets coach Jacque Vaughn on coaching Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/vukJmHQkpL – 6:59 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on Kevin Durant: “My experience with Kevin I’ll never forget. For me, in the world of negativity, it was a positive experience for me. K made me a better coach. One thing I never ever doubted is…going into a game he wanted to win that game.” #Nets – 6:51 PM
Jacque Vaughn on Kevin Durant: “My experience with Kevin I’ll never forget. For me, in the world of negativity, it was a positive experience for me. K made me a better coach. One thing I never ever doubted is…going into a game he wanted to win that game.” #Nets – 6:51 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant returns to Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/Q9SNAbJ7u1 – 6:27 PM
Kevin Durant returns to Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/Q9SNAbJ7u1 – 6:27 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What’s the better bet for these star’s return games?
🏀Suns win & Durant 30+ points (+325)
🏀Bucks win & Lillard 30+ points (+190)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s action!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/hNnxsPqfX5 – 5:30 PM
What’s the better bet for these star’s return games?
🏀Suns win & Durant 30+ points (+325)
🏀Bucks win & Lillard 30+ points (+190)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s action!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/hNnxsPqfX5 – 5:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Here at Barclays Center for Suns optional shootaround and look who I ran into?
Look familiar?
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson.
Was part of Kevin Durant trade that sent them to Brooklyn and brought Durant to Suns before last season’s trade deadline. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/IWR0zDnx3g – 11:51 AM
Here at Barclays Center for Suns optional shootaround and look who I ran into?
Look familiar?
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson.
Was part of Kevin Durant trade that sent them to Brooklyn and brought Durant to Suns before last season’s trade deadline. #Suns #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/IWR0zDnx3g – 11:51 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It just depends on how the people wake up that morning. A lot of people don’t know what to say or how to feel about me. It’s up in the air what may happen. I’m excited people will come watch the game and support the game.” Kevin Durant on Brooklyn return. tinyurl.com/5ecj7ubh – 10:01 AM
“It just depends on how the people wake up that morning. A lot of people don’t know what to say or how to feel about me. It’s up in the air what may happen. I’m excited people will come watch the game and support the game.” Kevin Durant on Brooklyn return. tinyurl.com/5ecj7ubh – 10:01 AM
More on this storyline
Erik Slater: Kevin Durant and the Nets giving him a tribute video: “There’s classy people here. They appreciate everybody who donned the jersey… And that shows a great organization when you can appreciate everyone who stepped in and put their blood, sweat, and tears in. So I respect that.” pic.twitter.com/TRsEKFQEh4 -via Twitter @erikslater_ / February 1, 2024
Erik Slater: Kevin Durant on interacting with the Brooklyn crowd during tonight’s matchup: “I love to shut the crowd up… It was some annoying people just trying to get my attention, ‘I hate you KD!’ But then I look, and it’s, ‘I love you, man!’… It’s always fun playing in New York.” pic.twitter.com/SsLTKXnvgk -via Twitter @erikslater_ / February 1, 2024
StatMuse: KD first game back in Brooklyn: 33 PTS 5 REB 8 AST 2 BLK Revenge game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… -via Twitter @statmuse / February 1, 2024
