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Kevin Durant and Chris Paul exchanged words multiple times in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spurs' win on Thursday over the Phoenix Suns. Durant and Paul were assessed with technical fouls with 3:17 left in the first half. "He like gimmicks," Durant said after the game. "He'll try anything to win a game. I think he was just trying to get in my head. I was heating up … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant On Chris Paul: He Like Gimmicks

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to acquire Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second round pick from the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first round pick. Nurkic has been out of the Suns' rotation for several weeks as they have attempted to trade him. Nurkic is owed $19.4 million next season. Phoenix recently converted their 2031 first round pick into three first … [Read more...] about Suns Trade Jusuf Nurkic, 2026 First Round Pick To Hornets For Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic

The Memphis Grizzlies inquired about a trade for Kevin Durant, according to ESPN's Bob Myers. When Myers mentioned that tidbit during NBA Today's Trade Deadline telecast, Brian Windhorst implied that he had heard similar information even though he hadn't shared it publicly. The Grizzlies also tried to trade for Jimmy Butler, but he did not want to be dealt there and helped end … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Inquired With Suns On Kevin Durant Trade

Kevin Durant discussed his decision-making ahead of the trade deadline when he decided not to return to the Golden State Warriors when they essentially had a trade in place to acquire him from the Phoenix Suns. Malika Andrews specifically asked Durant to respond to comments made by Steve Kerr about what he believed led to his decision. "I don't blame Kevin one bit for not … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant: I Just Didn’t Want To Be Traded Midseason, Nothing Against My Time With Warriors

The Phoenix Suns have informed all interested teams they are not trading Kevin Durant. Several more teams inquired with the Suns after they held talks with the Golden State Warriors. Durant was "blindsided" by his inclusion in trade talks leading to the deadline. "There will be a full evaluation of this team if they're not able to turn it around by the offseason," said Shams … [Read more...] about Suns Keep Kevin Durant, Will Do ‘Full Evaluation’ In Offseason Barring Turnaround