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 lined by @TheSteinLine repeatedly this season, wish to give their younger staff a playoff shot. There have been no alerts but to recommend a potential audible at this deadline. Extra to come back: https://tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83
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Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Query for Clipper and Suns followers. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant commerce. – 8:46 PM
Query for Clipper and Suns followers. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant commerce. – 8:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the remainder of the roster is in any other case equal. Who would you somewhat have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Vigorous and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the remainder of the roster is in any other case equal. Who would you somewhat have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Vigorous and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching Rockets-Nets reside and speaking in regards to the KD commerce rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
We’re watching Rockets-Nets reside and speaking in regards to the KD commerce rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
KD uncertain for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we are saying in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
KD uncertain for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we are saying in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka simply obtained traded to the Lakers and it’s nonetheless every week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is safe – 7:08 PM
Luka simply obtained traded to the Lakers and it’s nonetheless every week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is safe – 7:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Kevin Durant (commerce deadline) is uncertain tomorrow vs OKC. – 7:03 PM
Kevin Durant (commerce deadline) is uncertain tomorrow vs OKC. – 7:03 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The newest on our NBA commerce deadline weblog at @TheAthletic: a number of groups are dreaming of including Kevin Durant to their rosters earlier than Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have commerce desires of their very own as nicely. Up to date on a regular basis:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
The newest on our NBA commerce deadline weblog at @TheAthletic: a number of groups are dreaming of including Kevin Durant to their rosters earlier than Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have commerce desires of their very own as nicely. Up to date on a regular basis:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Of us, I’m making an attempt to make the cash work on a Durant-to-Dallas commerce, and let me let you know, that is in all probability the only best cap puzzle I’ve ever tried.
Because it stands proper now, I’ve Dallas sending out six gamers. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a middle once more. – 6:58 PM
Of us, I’m making an attempt to make the cash work on a Durant-to-Dallas commerce, and let me let you know, that is in all probability the only best cap puzzle I’ve ever tried.
Because it stands proper now, I’ve Dallas sending out six gamers. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a middle once more. – 6:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Simply landed in OKC
Suns harm report has Kevin Durant uncertain with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s sport vs. Thunder to finish 4-game highway journey.
Noticed him strolling a little bit gingerly within the 2nd half or OT popping out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Simply landed in OKC
Suns harm report has Kevin Durant uncertain with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s sport vs. Thunder to finish 4-game highway journey.
Noticed him strolling a little bit gingerly within the 2nd half or OT popping out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as uncertain for tomorrow nights sport in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an growing perception amongst rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will have interaction on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts proper now. – 6:42 PM
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as uncertain for tomorrow nights sport in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an growing perception amongst rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will have interaction on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts proper now. – 6:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So you know the way there was main debate again in 2021 about whether or not or not James Harden was the kind of celebrity you’d need round Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS apart, that staff can be unimaginable. – 6:42 PM
So you know the way there was main debate again in 2021 about whether or not or not James Harden was the kind of celebrity you’d need round Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS apart, that staff can be unimaginable. – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to uncertain for Wednesday’s sport towards Oklahoma Metropolis as commerce hypothesis continues to swirl across the future Corridor of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier immediately: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to uncertain for Wednesday’s sport towards Oklahoma Metropolis as commerce hypothesis continues to swirl across the future Corridor of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier immediately: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant is now listed as uncertain with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns sport towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now listed as uncertain with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns sport towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns listing Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as uncertain tomorrow in Oklahoma Metropolis.
Durant is 26 factors shy of 30,000 and the topic of commerce talks. – 6:34 PM
Suns listing Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as uncertain tomorrow in Oklahoma Metropolis.
Durant is 26 factors shy of 30,000 and the topic of commerce talks. – 6:34 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Story additionally contains our newest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, together with the Suns’ recognized curiosity in…Draymond Inexperienced.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Story additionally contains our newest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, together with the Suns’ recognized curiosity in…Draymond Inexperienced.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone of their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (perhaps) – turning towards the Valley of the Solar, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone of their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (perhaps) – turning towards the Valley of the Solar, 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 clean areas left on my Suns commerce deadline bingo card had been “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant commerce hypothesis primarily based off thirdhand chatter.” I gained with 48 hours nonetheless to go. – 3:33 PM
Thrilled to report that my two clean areas left on my Suns commerce deadline bingo card had been “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant commerce hypothesis primarily based off thirdhand chatter.” I gained with 48 hours nonetheless to go. – 3:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trey Murphy has extra 40-point video games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Younger
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
Trey Murphy has extra 40-point video games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Younger
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 sort of humorous, contemplating final 12 months he was the primary participant in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and three,000 factors. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one level in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is sort of humorous, contemplating final 12 months he was the primary participant in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and three,000 factors. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one level in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio present is reside on the @InfSportsNet from 10-noon ET: Extra on AD-Luka fallout, guessing at LeBron’s function, Kupp on the commerce market, SB Media Day, @RyanHarris_68, Purchase/Promote, KD commerce rumors, @PrettyDaddyRTY, extra.
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Enjoyable Kevin Durant commerce groups:
OKC
San Antonio
Memphis
Cavaliers – 9:50 AM
Enjoyable Kevin Durant commerce groups:
OKC
San Antonio
Memphis
Cavaliers – 9:50 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Suns “Significantly Contemplating” Buying and selling Kevin Durant Earlier than Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Suns “Significantly Contemplating” Buying and selling Kevin Durant Earlier than Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talked to Devin Booker about his report and extra in addition to 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 throughout timeout after he grew to become Suns all-time main scorer. #Suns – 1:52 AM
Talked to Devin Booker about his report and extra in addition to 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 throughout timeout after he grew to become Suns all-time main scorer. #Suns – 1:52 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Remaining (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
Remaining (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 alternatives in OT, even with Kevin Durant’s foot/ankle clearly bothering him. Only a few too many open 3s that haven’t fallen. Down 3 with 39 seconds left – 12:30 AM
Suns have had their alternatives in OT, even with Kevin Durant’s foot/ankle clearly bothering him. Only 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 sport 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 sport 107-107 with 1.7 seconds left. Timeout Blazers. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/j1fdgJAq94 – 12:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish 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 finish regulation – 12:17 AM
Finish 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 finish regulation – 12:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant fast 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 fast 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
Simply the comparability of Durant having somebody draped over him all possession to Simons not getting touched as soon as that whereas possession. – 12:12 AM
Simply the comparability of Durant having somebody draped over him all possession to Simons not getting touched as soon as that whereas possession. – 12:12 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That KD block on the rim on DA was unimaginable. They’ve been focusing on Ayton on the mismatches on the opposite finish as nicely – 12:07 AM
That KD block on the rim on DA was unimaginable. They’ve been focusing on Ayton on the mismatches on the opposite finish as nicely – 12:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns going small with Kevin Durant on the 5 obtained them again into this one. Would’ve favored to see greater than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight although – 12:05 AM
Suns going small with Kevin Durant on the 5 obtained them again into this one. Would’ve favored to see greater than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight although – 12:05 AM
Extra on this storyline
Why would the Suns need Butler in the event that they not 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
