League sources say the Dallas Mavericks, fresh off their Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap that sent shockwaves through the Association, have dreams of adding Durant to their Davis-Kyrie Irving-led group. Whereas the probability of Dallas pulling this off now seems unlikely, the mere concept of Durant becoming a member of Dallas’ star-studded group sheds new mild on the pondering of Mavericks normal supervisor Nico Harrison after he was roundly ridiculed for the Dončić deal.
Supply: New York Times
Supply: New York Times
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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 moderately have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Energetic 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 moderately have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Energetic and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching Rockets-Nets reside and speaking concerning the KD commerce rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
We’re watching Rockets-Nets reside and speaking concerning 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 acquired traded to the Lakers and it’s nonetheless per week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is safe – 7:08 PM
Luka simply acquired traded to the Lakers and it’s nonetheless per 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 goals of their very own as properly. 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 goals of their very own as properly. Up to date on a regular basis:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
People, I’m making an attempt to make the cash work on a Durant-to-Dallas commerce, and let me inform you, 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
People, I’m making an attempt to make the cash work on a Durant-to-Dallas commerce, and let me inform you, 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 recreation vs. Thunder to finish 4-game street journey.
Noticed him strolling a bit of 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 recreation vs. Thunder to finish 4-game street journey.
Noticed him strolling a bit of 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 recreation in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an rising perception amongst rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will interact on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts proper now. – 6:42 PM
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as uncertain for tomorrow nights recreation in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an rising perception amongst rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will interact 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 type of famous person you’d need round Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS apart, that workforce 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 type of famous person you’d need round Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS apart, that workforce can be unimaginable. – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to uncertain for Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to Oklahoma Metropolis as commerce hypothesis continues to swirl across the future Corridor of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier right this moment: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to uncertain for Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to Oklahoma Metropolis as commerce hypothesis continues to swirl across the future Corridor of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier right this moment: 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 recreation in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now listed as uncertain with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns recreation in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns record 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 record 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 consists of 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 consists of 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 (possibly) – 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 (possibly) – 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 have 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 have 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 form 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 form 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 “Severely Contemplating” Buying and selling Kevin Durant Earlier than Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Suns “Severely 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
Ultimate (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
Ultimate (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 recreation 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 recreation 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 properly – 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 properly – 12:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns going small with Kevin Durant on the 5 acquired 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 acquired them again into this one. Would’ve favored to see greater than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight although – 12:05 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Toumani Camara once more.
5-of-7 from 3.
Durant drive and jam reply. Suns down one. #Suns #RipCity – 12:05 AM
Toumani Camara once more.
5-of-7 from 3.
Durant drive and jam reply. Suns down one. #Suns #RipCity – 12:05 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: POR 86, PHX 80
Booker: 28 Pts, 7-12 FG, 3-5 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 15-4-4, 6-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-12 FG
Avdija: 22 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-11 FG
Suns outscored 37-25 in 3Q – 11:44 PM
Finish of 3Q: POR 86, PHX 80
Booker: 28 Pts, 7-12 FG, 3-5 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 15-4-4, 6-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-12 FG
Avdija: 22 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-11 FG
Suns outscored 37-25 in 3Q – 11:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker strolling off the courtroom throughout a timeout and was greeted and congratulated by his teammates on the bench as Kevin Durant gave him a hug after changing into the Phoenix Suns all-time main scorer. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/RwwfUqQXYd – 11:37 PM
Devin Booker strolling off the courtroom throughout a timeout and was greeted and congratulated by his teammates on the bench as Kevin Durant gave him a hug after changing into the Phoenix Suns all-time main scorer. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/RwwfUqQXYd – 11:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 55, POR 49
Booker: 17 Pts, 5-9 FG, 2-3 3P
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 10 Pts, 2 Stl, 4-10 FG
Avdija: 17 Pts, 7-9 FG
Devin Booker is 6 factors away from changing into the Suns’ all-time main scorer – 11:02 PM
Halftime: PHX 55, POR 49
Booker: 17 Pts, 5-9 FG, 2-3 3P
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 10 Pts, 2 Stl, 4-10 FG
Avdija: 17 Pts, 7-9 FG
Devin Booker is 6 factors away from changing into the Suns’ all-time main scorer – 11:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: PHX 31, POR 31
Booker: 12 Pts, 5-6 FG, 2-2 3P
Durant: 8 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2-2 3P
Beal: 7 Pts, 3-4 FG
Avdija: 11 Pts, 5-6 FG
Suns shut 1Q on 11-3 run – 10:34 PM
Finish of 1Q: PHX 31, POR 31
Booker: 12 Pts, 5-6 FG, 2-2 3P
Durant: 8 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2-2 3P
Beal: 7 Pts, 3-4 FG
Avdija: 11 Pts, 5-6 FG
Suns shut 1Q on 11-3 run – 10:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3-of-4, 7 factors. 16 factors away.
Durant 3.
Suns down 21-15. #Suns #RipCity – 10:23 PM
Booker 3-of-4, 7 factors. 16 factors away.
Durant 3.
Suns down 21-15. #Suns #RipCity – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The eye Booker is getting early, Durant might get open seems to be.
Suns down 14-5 early. Timeout Phoenix. 9:06 left in 1st quarter. #Suns #RipCity – 10:16 PM
The eye Booker is getting early, Durant might get open seems to be.
Suns down 14-5 early. Timeout Phoenix. 9:06 left in 1st quarter. #Suns #RipCity – 10:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder enhance to 39-9.
15-0 at dwelling when Holmgren/Hartenstein play.
17-1 vs the East.
1-0 vs the Bucks with a 29 level differential (wink).
Subsequent up: Suns (KD or no KD?) in OKC on Wednesday on ESPN. – 10:15 PM
Thunder enhance to 39-9.
15-0 at dwelling when Holmgren/Hartenstein play.
17-1 vs the East.
1-0 vs the Bucks with a 29 level differential (wink).
Subsequent up: Suns (KD or no KD?) in OKC on Wednesday on ESPN. – 10:15 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
The Warriors are certainly critical about reuniting with Kevin Durant, sources advised SI. And with efforts to amass Jimmy Butler stalled rival execs imagine the Suns are strongly contemplating Durant offers earlier than the deadline. – 8:15 PM
The Warriors are certainly critical about reuniting with Kevin Durant, sources advised SI. And with efforts to amass Jimmy Butler stalled rival execs imagine the Suns are strongly contemplating Durant offers earlier than the deadline. – 8:15 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The nice @ThompsonScribe joined the Good Phrase. We hit on Luka/AD, the Steph/KD reunion we predict ought to occur, and massive Slim discovering a working mate
🍎: tinyurl.com/4vuhccrd
: tinyurl.com/4vhj6kw4
📺: youtu.be/4G275KJt4kw pic.x.com/ALGoYB87Fy – 8:12 PM
The nice @ThompsonScribe joined the Good Phrase. We hit on Luka/AD, the Steph/KD reunion we predict ought to occur, and massive Slim discovering a working mate
🍎: tinyurl.com/4vuhccrd
: tinyurl.com/4vhj6kw4📺: youtu.be/4G275KJt4kw pic.x.com/ALGoYB87Fy – 8:12 PM
Extra on this storyline
Michael Scotto: Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. -via x.com / February 4, 2025
Whereas the Warriors proceed to be bold within the excessive with their exploration of attainable trades for the likes of Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler, league sources say Golden State has also examined the prospect of acquiring New Orleans’ Brandon Ingram. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 4, 2025
