Marc Stein: Amid a growing belief leaguewide that Kevin Durant actually could be traded this week, sources say nothing has changed in Houston regarding its posture on a major in-season change. The Rockets, as covered by @TheSteinLine repeatedly this season, want to give their young team a playoff shot. There have been no signals yet to suggest a possible audible at this deadline. More to come: https://tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant doubtful for return at Thunder with ankle sprain (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:01 AM
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant doubtful for return at Thunder with ankle sprain (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
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Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Thrilled to report that my two blank spaces left on my Suns trade deadline bingo card were “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant trade speculation based off thirdhand chatter.” I won with 48 hours still to go. – 3:33 PM
Thrilled to report that my two blank spaces left on my Suns trade deadline bingo card were “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant trade speculation based off thirdhand chatter.” I won with 48 hours still to go. – 3:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trey Murphy has more 40-point games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Young
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
Trey Murphy has more 40-point games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Young
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is kind of funny, considering last year he was the first player in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and 3,000 points. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one point in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is kind of funny, considering last year he was the first player in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and 3,000 points. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one point in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Fun Kevin Durant trade teams:
OKC
San Antonio
Memphis
Cavaliers – 9:50 AM
Fun Kevin Durant trade teams:
OKC
San Antonio
Memphis
Cavaliers – 9:50 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Suns “Seriously Considering” Trading Kevin Durant Before Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Suns “Seriously Considering” Trading Kevin Durant Before Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talked to Devin Booker about his record and more as well as Mike Budenholzer, Kevin Durant, Tyus Jones, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen, Booker’s dad, Melvin, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups as he gave Booker a hug during timeout after he became Suns all-time leading scorer. #Suns – 1:52 AM
Talked to Devin Booker about his record and more as well as Mike Budenholzer, Kevin Durant, Tyus Jones, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen, Booker’s dad, Melvin, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups as he gave Booker a hug during timeout after he became Suns all-time leading scorer. #Suns – 1:52 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final (OT): POR 121, PHX 119
Booker: 34 Pts, 4 Ast, 9-18 FG, 3-8 3P, 13-14 FT
Durant: 27-5-5-2, 10-21 FG
Beal: 25-5-3-3, 8-17 FG
O’Neale: 14-5-4-4, 4-7 3P
Ayton: 25 Pts, 20 Reb, 9-22 FG – 12:46 AM
Final (OT): POR 121, PHX 119
Booker: 34 Pts, 4 Ast, 9-18 FG, 3-8 3P, 13-14 FT
Durant: 27-5-5-2, 10-21 FG
Beal: 25-5-3-3, 8-17 FG
O’Neale: 14-5-4-4, 4-7 3P
Ayton: 25 Pts, 20 Reb, 9-22 FG – 12:46 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have had their opportunities in OT, even with Kevin Durant’s foot/ankle clearly bothering him. Just a few too many open 3s that haven’t fallen. Down 3 with 39 seconds left – 12:30 AM
Suns have had their opportunities in OT, even with Kevin Durant’s foot/ankle clearly bothering him. Just a few too many open 3s that haven’t fallen. Down 3 with 39 seconds left – 12:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant block.
Grant dunk.
O’Neale 3.
Tie game 107-107 with 1.7 seconds left. Timeout Blazers. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/j1fdgJAq94 – 12:17 AM
Durant block.
Grant dunk.
O’Neale 3.
Tie game 107-107 with 1.7 seconds left. Timeout Blazers. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/j1fdgJAq94 – 12:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 4Q: POR 107, PHX 107
Booker: 30-4-3, 8-15 FG, 3-6 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 23-5-4, 9-18 FG
Beal: 21 Pts, 3 Stl, 7-16 FG
Avdija: 24-8-5, 8-11 FG
Bradley Beal with the game-saving block on Anfernee Simons to end regulation – 12:17 AM
End of 4Q: POR 107, PHX 107
Booker: 30-4-3, 8-15 FG, 3-6 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 23-5-4, 9-18 FG
Beal: 21 Pts, 3 Stl, 7-16 FG
Avdija: 24-8-5, 8-11 FG
Bradley Beal with the game-saving block on Anfernee Simons to end regulation – 12:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant quick 3. Misses.
2-of-1?
Blazers timeout. Suns down one with 21.7 seconds left.
10 on shot clock. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/Q2vKk6onml – 12:14 AM
Durant quick 3. Misses.
2-of-1?
Blazers timeout. Suns down one with 21.7 seconds left.
10 on shot clock. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/Q2vKk6onml – 12:14 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Just the comparison of Durant having someone draped over him all possession to Simons not getting touched once that while possession. – 12:12 AM
Just the comparison of Durant having someone draped over him all possession to Simons not getting touched once that while possession. – 12:12 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That KD block at the rim on DA was incredible. They’ve been targeting Ayton on the mismatches on the other end as well – 12:07 AM
That KD block at the rim on DA was incredible. They’ve been targeting Ayton on the mismatches on the other end as well – 12:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns going small with Kevin Durant at the 5 got them back into this one. Would’ve liked to see more than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight though – 12:05 AM
Suns going small with Kevin Durant at the 5 got them back into this one. Would’ve liked to see more than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight though – 12:05 AM
More on this storyline
Why would the Suns want Butler if they no longer have Durant on the roster? No one asked by The Stein Line has been able to furnish a good answer to that question, but rumbles persist that a scenario that transports Butler from South Beach to the desert — with Durant moving back to the Bay Area — is indeed in play. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 5, 2025