Suns head coach on Kevin Durant debuting on Wednesday: We'll have to see
Duane Rankin: “We’ll have to see.” Monty Williams when asked if Kevin Durant will play Wednesday at Charlotte. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LcPoVrOHJu
Source: Twitter @DuaneRankin
Source: Twitter @DuaneRankin
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on Brooklyn’s defensive woes: clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:04 PM
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on Brooklyn’s defensive woes: clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on the defensive struggles:clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:03 PM
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on the defensive struggles:clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
5 takeaways from #Suns–#Bucks as Kevin Durant debut looms closer
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 7:11 PM
5 takeaways from #Suns–#Bucks as Kevin Durant debut looms closer
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 7:11 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Were there other options for Kevin Durant besides Phoenix?
@Rich Kleiman talks to @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson pic.twitter.com/3ctmJ9L9OA – 5:35 PM
Were there other options for Kevin Durant besides Phoenix?
@Rich Kleiman talks to @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson pic.twitter.com/3ctmJ9L9OA – 5:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Is he supposed to play Wednesday? I hope so.”
Devin Booker on Kevin Durant. #Suns – 4:27 PM
“Is he supposed to play Wednesday? I hope so.”
Devin Booker on Kevin Durant. #Suns – 4:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll have to see.” Monty Williams when asked if Kevin Durant will play Wednesday at Charlotte. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LcPoVrOHJu – 3:54 PM
“We’ll have to see.” Monty Williams when asked if Kevin Durant will play Wednesday at Charlotte. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LcPoVrOHJu – 3:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns went 13-for-22 from the FT line in a game they lost by 3. Led by 8 with just under 6 minutes to play too. Would be a hell of a Finals rematch adding KD and Giannis to that equation – 3:43 PM
Suns went 13-for-22 from the FT line in a game they lost by 3. Led by 8 with just under 6 minutes to play too. Would be a hell of a Finals rematch adding KD and Giannis to that equation – 3:43 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Fans in Atlanta chanting “Where is Kyrie?” No mention of KD. Yet. – 3:26 PM
Fans in Atlanta chanting “Where is Kyrie?” No mention of KD. Yet. – 3:26 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Of course it is Jae Crowder making shots to lead a Bucks comeback here late in the fourth quarter.
Fun finish ahead for the Bucks and Suns, who are tied at 96 with just over 3 to go with both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant watching in street clothes. – 3:23 PM
Of course it is Jae Crowder making shots to lead a Bucks comeback here late in the fourth quarter.
Fun finish ahead for the Bucks and Suns, who are tied at 96 with just over 3 to go with both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant watching in street clothes. – 3:23 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
deandre ayton is going to stumble into, like, 36 ppg once kd joins the rotation lmao – 3:16 PM
deandre ayton is going to stumble into, like, 36 ppg once kd joins the rotation lmao – 3:16 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
deandre ayton is going to stumble into, like, 36 ppg when once kd joins the rotation lmao – 3:15 PM
deandre ayton is going to stumble into, like, 36 ppg when once kd joins the rotation lmao – 3:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Craig or Okogie 5th starter?
Craig 10 boards at half (6 offensive). Extra possessions.
No Giannis, but with Booker, Paul and Durant, extra possessions huge. Shot 1-of-7, but will take less shots with Durant.
Okogie better scorer, 9 points, 6 boards at half.
Thoughts? #Suns – 2:39 PM
Craig or Okogie 5th starter?
Craig 10 boards at half (6 offensive). Extra possessions.
No Giannis, but with Booker, Paul and Durant, extra possessions huge. Shot 1-of-7, but will take less shots with Durant.
Okogie better scorer, 9 points, 6 boards at half.
Thoughts? #Suns – 2:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Ham what his first thought was when Mavs acquired Irving. He says it was similar to thoughts of Phoenix acquiring Durant, making matchups more difficult.
“But they’ve got to guard us, too,” Ham says of Mavs and other West foes. – 2:11 PM
I asked Ham what his first thought was when Mavs acquired Irving. He says it was similar to thoughts of Phoenix acquiring Durant, making matchups more difficult.
“But they’ve got to guard us, too,” Ham says of Mavs and other West foes. – 2:11 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kevin Durant’s still waiting on his return from injury 👀 pic.twitter.com/3uEbFdI38T – 1:50 PM
Kevin Durant’s still waiting on his return from injury 👀 pic.twitter.com/3uEbFdI38T – 1:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
When looking a possible 10-man rotation when Durant plays:
Got 2nd unit of Payne, Lee, Ross, Landale and either Craig or Okogie. You’d think Craig or Okogie will start.
Monty Williams has talked about a 9-1/2 man rotation. Out of those six, who doesn’t play? #Suns #Bucks – 1:37 PM
When looking a possible 10-man rotation when Durant plays:
Got 2nd unit of Payne, Lee, Ross, Landale and either Craig or Okogie. You’d think Craig or Okogie will start.
Monty Williams has talked about a 9-1/2 man rotation. Out of those six, who doesn’t play? #Suns #Bucks – 1:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
.@CassidyHubbarth reporting pregame that Kevin Durant is in his “final ramp-up phase.” Suns will fly right to Charlotte after the game today and then will have tomorrow and Tuesday to get more practice and 5-on-5 time in for KD. – 1:05 PM
.@CassidyHubbarth reporting pregame that Kevin Durant is in his “final ramp-up phase.” Suns will fly right to Charlotte after the game today and then will have tomorrow and Tuesday to get more practice and 5-on-5 time in for KD. – 1:05 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
No Durant.
No Antetokounmpo.
And then you wonder why NBA TV ratings are in the dumpster. – 1:05 PM
No Durant.
No Antetokounmpo.
And then you wonder why NBA TV ratings are in the dumpster. – 1:05 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
I don’t know who’ll win MVP. But these are the 10 Best Players in the world right now at this very moment:
1. Giannis 2. Embiid 3. Joker 4. Luka 5. Steph 6. LeBron 7. KD 8. Tatum 9. Dame 10. SGA 11. Ja – 11:30 PM
I don’t know who’ll win MVP. But these are the 10 Best Players in the world right now at this very moment:
1. Giannis 2. Embiid 3. Joker 4. Luka 5. Steph 6. LeBron 7. KD 8. Tatum 9. Dame 10. SGA 11. Ja – 11:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“A lot of times where these things completely get off the rails is when they aren’t private”
@Rich Kleiman talks about how the KD deal got done with @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson pic.twitter.com/s3O3wnAfY7 – 8:53 PM
“A lot of times where these things completely get off the rails is when they aren’t private”
@Rich Kleiman talks about how the KD deal got done with @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson pic.twitter.com/s3O3wnAfY7 – 8:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns face Jae Crowder for first time since Kevin Durant trade (w/videos) #Suns #Bucks #FearTheDeer azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:09 PM
Phoenix Suns face Jae Crowder for first time since Kevin Durant trade (w/videos) #Suns #Bucks #FearTheDeer azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Recent #Suns stories:
Dario Saric returns to Phoenix after trade to OKC before deadline bit.ly/3KDG7wv
Ish Wainright has extreme reaction to multi-year deal
bit.ly/41oPkPj
Durant (knee) out, Giannis (quad) doubtful for Suns-#Bucks bit.ly/3lXX4aK pic.twitter.com/s59grGJPEU – 7:54 PM
Recent #Suns stories:
Dario Saric returns to Phoenix after trade to OKC before deadline bit.ly/3KDG7wv
Ish Wainright has extreme reaction to multi-year deal
bit.ly/41oPkPj
Durant (knee) out, Giannis (quad) doubtful for Suns-#Bucks bit.ly/3lXX4aK pic.twitter.com/s59grGJPEU – 7:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (knee) is “day-to-day” says Monty Williams. OUT tomorrow at #Bucks. #Suns – 7:14 PM
Kevin Durant (knee) is “day-to-day” says Monty Williams. OUT tomorrow at #Bucks. #Suns – 7:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (knee) out, Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) doubtful for Suns-Bucks showdown Sunday #Suns #Bucks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:49 PM
Kevin Durant (knee) out, Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) doubtful for Suns-Bucks showdown Sunday #Suns #Bucks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant (right knee MCL sprain) and Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) remain out on the injury report for the Suns against the Bucks tomorrow. – 5:52 PM
Kevin Durant (right knee MCL sprain) and Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) remain out on the injury report for the Suns against the Bucks tomorrow. – 5:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns list Kevin Durant (right knee MCL sprain) and Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) as out for tomorrow’s game against the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo (right quad contusion) is doubtful, while Wes Matthews (right calf strain) is out – 5:51 PM
Suns list Kevin Durant (right knee MCL sprain) and Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) as out for tomorrow’s game against the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo (right quad contusion) is doubtful, while Wes Matthews (right calf strain) is out – 5:51 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
OG Anunoby breaks out the KD 3 Retro 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/QPCqx1zapF – 5:47 PM
OG Anunoby breaks out the KD 3 Retro 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/QPCqx1zapF – 5:47 PM
More on this storyline
Derrick Rose insisted he hasn’t had any discussions with the Knicks about a buyout, though Kevin Durant’s new team reportedly is monitoring the guard’s availability. The former NBA MVP was identified as a “primary candidate” to join the Suns if the remainder of his contract is bought out by the Knicks, according to Bleacher Report. “No, I haven’t talked to anybody about that. I haven’t talked to anyone,” Rose said Saturday, before the Knicks beat the Pelicans 128-106, when asked if he had considered seeking a buyout. “I haven’t even thought about it. I’m locked in to my thing right now. It’s kind of hard to think about something that I’ve never pursued and never talked about with them.” -via New York Post / February 26, 2023
Rose, who is making $14.5 million this season with a club option for the 2023-24 season worth $15.6 milliona, said he had no dialogue with team president Leon Rose about receiving a chance to play elsewhere ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline or about a buyout after it passed. “No. Y’all heard something? I’ve just been locked in, doing my recovery. [I] talk to Thibs about the team, talk to Leon about the team, but other than that, I haven’t talked to them about [a buyout],” Rose said. “I think that we’ve been so transparent in the past that if I was thinking about moving, or they was to move me somewhere, they’d give me a heads up.” -via New York Post / February 26, 2023
“So I wasn’t worried at the trade deadline. Normally guys get a little bit of anxiety and all that type of stuff. But that wasn’t something that I worried about.”
Rose said family considerations — for instance, his son plays for the Gauchos AAU team in Manhattan — would make it difficult for him to leave New York. “Exactly. He loves it over here. I’d probably have to talk it over with him, even before Thibs,” Rose joked. -via New York Post / February 26, 2023