There’s optimism that Kevin Durant will be able to return from his left calf strain at some point next week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter video link), who suggests the Suns star could be back on the court as soon as Tuesday for an NBA Cup matchup with the Lakers. There’s also optimism that Bradley Beal, who is dealing with a left calf strain of his own, will be … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Durant, Beal, Rockets, Giannis, Marshall, Pelicans
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Duane Rankin: “We gave ourselves a little cushion.” Devin Booker on 8-1 start as Phoenix Suns have been without Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf). 1-5 w/o Durant. Lost last four w/o Durant and Beal. “A lot of learning experience for the young guys and just for all of us.” #Suns pic.x.com/gzfntpwo5r … [Read more...] about
Fanning the Flames: A/S/L?
The Phoenix Suns have lost 5 of 6 but join Dan and Justin for some therapy and feel better about the world. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!!! Does it suck that the Phoenix Suns have lost 5 of 6? Yes. Does it suck that Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are out? Yes. Does the episode title have anything to do with the episode? No. Is this episode the therapy … [Read more...] about Fanning the Flames: A/S/L?
Marc Spears: Devin Booker brings “thirst” for NBA championship from Olympic experience
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Devin Booker is focused on one thing. It’s all he wants. Marc J. Spears, a Senior NBA writer for Andscape and ESPN, put together a fascinating feature on Devin Booker. Spears breaks down the Olympic run, his relationship with Kevin Durant, the adversity he’s faced in his career, and his ultimate goal of bringing Phoenix their … [Read more...] about Marc Spears: Devin Booker brings “thirst” for NBA championship from Olympic experience
“Devin Booker is an incredible basketball player. Nobody asked about him. He was our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that,” Kerr said. The “unsung MVP” compliment meant a tremendous amount to the Phoenix Suns guard. “It meant everything. No one really asked him,” Booker recently told Andscape. “That was probably something that was weighing on his heart throughout the whole … [Read more...] about