Run It Back: . @sam_amick on the consequences of the Suns’ struggles: “It is now opening the door for anything and everything to be a possibility in Phoenix. … We know the Houston’s of the world have been looking at Devin Booker and KD.” Where will DBook and Kevin Durant land this summer?Source: x.com
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With the Suns struggling at 28-33, when will Kevin Durant be on the move?
@TheFrankIsola talks about Phoenix’s priorities as he discusses what’s next for KD and the team
#SunsUp pic.x.com/fYFavbXMdO – 12:05 PM
With the Suns struggling at 28-33, when will Kevin Durant be on the move?
@TheFrankIsola talks about Phoenix’s priorities as he discusses what’s next for KD and the team
#SunsUp pic.x.com/fYFavbXMdO – 12:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
How did the Suns get to this point? I revisited the Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton trades with help from a few sources, including insider tidbits on the thinking behind Beal’s NTC, Toumani Camara, drafting, why DA had to go, and more: bit.ly/41CbH65 – 11:03 AM
How did the Suns get to this point? I revisited the Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton trades with help from a few sources, including insider tidbits on the thinking behind Beal’s NTC, Toumani Camara, drafting, why DA had to go, and more: bit.ly/41CbH65 – 11:03 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers 2nd In West | How Are They Doing It? | Dalton Knecht Praise | KD Trade Coming? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
Lakers 2nd In West | How Are They Doing It? | Dalton Knecht Praise | KD Trade Coming? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
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Anthony Edwards has nothing but respect for KD 💯 pic.x.com/OAeU6YwncN – 9:08 AM
Anthony Edwards has nothing but respect for KD 💯 pic.x.com/OAeU6YwncN – 9:08 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James tied Hassan Whiteside in blocks yesterday for No. 74 all-time. A reminder that Whiteside led the NBA in swats twice.
Also: Devin Booker (age 28) moved ahead of Pete Maravich in scoring. He’s No. 128 in NBA history now. – 5:00 AM
LeBron James tied Hassan Whiteside in blocks yesterday for No. 74 all-time. A reminder that Whiteside led the NBA in swats twice.
Also: Devin Booker (age 28) moved ahead of Pete Maravich in scoring. He’s No. 128 in NBA history now. – 5:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Durant: “We embarrassed ourselves, the fans” as Suns’ struggles continue sportando.basketball/en/durant-we-e… – 2:46 AM
Durant: “We embarrassed ourselves, the fans” as Suns’ struggles continue sportando.basketball/en/durant-we-e… – 2:46 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
More from Kevin Durant on the loss: “We ain’t playin’ well. Mistakes are compounding themselves, and it just looks bad. When adversity hit, we just start floating a little bit as a team. That’s tough to deal with. So it’s frustrating for sure, losing a game that way.” pic.x.com/0XD0uMlQYU – 1:30 AM
More from Kevin Durant on the loss: “We ain’t playin’ well. Mistakes are compounding themselves, and it just looks bad. When adversity hit, we just start floating a little bit as a team. That’s tough to deal with. So it’s frustrating for sure, losing a game that way.” pic.x.com/0XD0uMlQYU – 1:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“There’s numbers of things. Ultimately the physicality of it and not matching that.”
Devin Booker after Suns loss to T-Wolves. #Suns pic.x.com/iKM4xumFTM – 1:20 AM
“There’s numbers of things. Ultimately the physicality of it and not matching that.”
Devin Booker after Suns loss to T-Wolves. #Suns pic.x.com/iKM4xumFTM – 1:20 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just bad passes, physicality, that’s why we lost.”
Kevin Durant on Phoenix Suns giving up a season-high 40 points off turnovers in loss to Minnesota Timberwolves.
Suns committed 22 turnovers to tie a season high. #Suns pic.x.com/OAErRckO1S – 1:10 AM
“Just bad passes, physicality, that’s why we lost.”
Kevin Durant on Phoenix Suns giving up a season-high 40 points off turnovers in loss to Minnesota Timberwolves.
Suns committed 22 turnovers to tie a season high. #Suns pic.x.com/OAErRckO1S – 1:10 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on what’s eating at him about the loss: “There’s numbers of things. But ultimately just the physicality of it, and not matching it.”
What’s preventing everyone from being on the same page?
“I mean, that’s the conversation of last week.”
The communication?
“Mmhmm” pic.x.com/czgsjBCyfn – 12:54 AM
Devin Booker on what’s eating at him about the loss: “There’s numbers of things. But ultimately just the physicality of it, and not matching it.”
What’s preventing everyone from being on the same page?
“I mean, that’s the conversation of last week.”
The communication?
“Mmhmm” pic.x.com/czgsjBCyfn – 12:54 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Devin Booker about the 22 TOs and 40 points off TOs: “They picked up the physicality, and we didn’t respond well to it”
I asked whether that’s been a problem all season, and Book agreed. Is the situation salvageable?
“I mean, it’s gonna be tough. But we’re here.” pic.x.com/voOSPssWyg – 12:48 AM
I asked Devin Booker about the 22 TOs and 40 points off TOs: “They picked up the physicality, and we didn’t respond well to it”
I asked whether that’s been a problem all season, and Book agreed. Is the situation salvageable?
“I mean, it’s gonna be tough. But we’re here.” pic.x.com/voOSPssWyg – 12:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s a shitty game, man. We didn’t play up to our standards at all. We embarrassed the fans, we embarrassed ourselves the way we played. I want us to be better.”
Kevin Durant after Suns loss to T-Wolves. #Suns pic.x.com/q6DxbkVW3m – 12:41 AM
“It’s a shitty game, man. We didn’t play up to our standards at all. We embarrassed the fans, we embarrassed ourselves the way we played. I want us to be better.”
Kevin Durant after Suns loss to T-Wolves. #Suns pic.x.com/q6DxbkVW3m – 12:41 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on tonight’s loss: “It’s tough, man. That’s a shitty game. We didn’t play up to our standards at all. We embarrassed the fans, we embarrassed ourselves the way we played, and I want us to be better.” pic.x.com/lpmFWvySHu – 12:39 AM
Kevin Durant on tonight’s loss: “It’s tough, man. That’s a shitty game. We didn’t play up to our standards at all. We embarrassed the fans, we embarrassed ourselves the way we played, and I want us to be better.” pic.x.com/lpmFWvySHu – 12:39 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Ant-Man and the Timberwolves get it done on the road against KD and the Suns 🐜 pic.x.com/snoFKhT0BL – 12:06 AM
Ant-Man and the Timberwolves get it done on the road against KD and the Suns 🐜 pic.x.com/snoFKhT0BL – 12:06 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: MIN 116, PHX 98
Durant: 26 Pts, 10 Reb, 10-23 FG
Beal: 18 Pts, 8-15 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-12 FG
Edwards: 44 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb, 12-22 FG, 6-14 3P
Suns committed 22 turnovers for 40 Wolves points off TOs – 12:04 AM
Final: MIN 116, PHX 98
Durant: 26 Pts, 10 Reb, 10-23 FG
Beal: 18 Pts, 8-15 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-12 FG
Edwards: 44 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb, 12-22 FG, 6-14 3P
Suns committed 22 turnovers for 40 Wolves points off TOs – 12:04 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: MIN 83, PHX 72
Booker: 17 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 5-12 FG
Durant: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 6-19 FG
Beal: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG
Edwards: 32 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-17 FG
Suns have committed 15 turnovers for 23 Wolves points – 11:28 PM
End of 3Q: MIN 83, PHX 72
Booker: 17 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 5-12 FG
Durant: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 6-19 FG
Beal: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG
Edwards: 32 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-17 FG
Suns have committed 15 turnovers for 23 Wolves points – 11:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns come out of the timeout, Booker turns the ball over.
Then give up 3 on other end. Suns down 80-67. #Suns – 11:21 PM
Suns come out of the timeout, Booker turns the ball over.
Then give up 3 on other end. Suns down 80-67. #Suns – 11:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Swing-swing pass and both Booker and Durant are staring at DiVincenzo take a wide-open 3. Then another live-ball turnover. Wolves up 10. – 11:18 PM
Swing-swing pass and both Booker and Durant are staring at DiVincenzo take a wide-open 3. Then another live-ball turnover. Wolves up 10. – 11:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 5-of-16, Booker 5-of-12. Bol 2-of-7.
Suns down 77-67.
Timeout Phoenix with 4:30 left in 3rd.
Minnesota on 22-7 run. #Suns – 11:17 PM
Durant 5-of-16, Booker 5-of-12. Bol 2-of-7.
Suns down 77-67.
Timeout Phoenix with 4:30 left in 3rd.
Minnesota on 22-7 run. #Suns – 11:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3 over McDaniels
Durant 3 over Edwards
Suns up 57-52. #Suns – 11:00 PM
Booker 3 over McDaniels
Durant 3 over Edwards
Suns up 57-52. #Suns – 11:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker can do that too. #Suns pic.x.com/yF0xhSbIE1 – 10:43 PM
Devin Booker can do that too. #Suns pic.x.com/yF0xhSbIE1 – 10:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 51, MIN 49
Booker: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 4-9 FG
Durant: 9 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast, 3-12 FG
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-7 FG
Randle: 16 Pts, 6-9 FG
Edwards: 15-5-4, 5-10 FG – 10:43 PM
Halftime: PHX 51, MIN 49
Booker: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 4-9 FG
Durant: 9 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast, 3-12 FG
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-7 FG
Randle: 16 Pts, 6-9 FG
Edwards: 15-5-4, 5-10 FG – 10:43 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Updated list of 40-point games in OKC history:
– SGA
– Dub
– Lu Dort
– Wiggs
– KD
– Russell Westbrook
– Paul George
– James Harden – 10:18 PM
Updated list of 40-point games in OKC history:
– SGA
– Dub
– Lu Dort
– Wiggs
– KD
– Russell Westbrook
– Paul George
– James Harden – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker, Beal, Dunn, Allen and Plumlee current Suns lineup.
Thoughts? Suns up 39-31. #Suns – 10:17 PM
Booker, Beal, Dunn, Allen and Plumlee current Suns lineup.
Thoughts? Suns up 39-31. #Suns – 10:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 34, MIN 28
Booker: 10 Pts, 4-5 FG, 2-3 3P
Durant: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 3-7 FG
Jones: 6 Pts, 2-2 3P
Edwards: 8 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-7 FG
Jones drills a deep 3 at the buzzer – 10:11 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 34, MIN 28
Booker: 10 Pts, 4-5 FG, 2-3 3P
Durant: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 3-7 FG
Jones: 6 Pts, 2-2 3P
Edwards: 8 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-7 FG
Jones drills a deep 3 at the buzzer – 10:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen 3 off ball movement that began with Durant passing out of the post on a double.
Suns up 29-22. Timeout T-Wolves with 1:42 left in 1st. #Suns – 10:07 PM
Allen 3 off ball movement that began with Durant passing out of the post on a double.
Suns up 29-22. Timeout T-Wolves with 1:42 left in 1st. #Suns – 10:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen, Booker out. #Suns – 10:04 PM
Allen, Booker out. #Suns – 10:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Really good start defensively flipping the matchups (KD on Reid, C on Randle) and giving up the right type of 3s. Minnesota not great about rim pressure and was OK bombing away. But then three straight turnovers for Booker washes that away. – 10:03 PM
Really good start defensively flipping the matchups (KD on Reid, C on Randle) and giving up the right type of 3s. Minnesota not great about rim pressure and was OK bombing away. But then three straight turnovers for Booker washes that away. – 10:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
DiVincenzo back-to-back 3s off Booker turnovers.
Then Edwards dunk off a third straight Booker turnover.
Suns lead down to 3. Timeout Suns with 3:21 left in 1st quarter. #Suns – 10:02 PM
DiVincenzo back-to-back 3s off Booker turnovers.
Then Edwards dunk off a third straight Booker turnover.
Suns lead down to 3. Timeout Suns with 3:21 left in 1st quarter. #Suns – 10:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Welp. Suns were up 23-12 when the first subs entered the game. Since then, it’s an immediate 8-0 Wolves run. 3 straight Devin Booker turnovers lead to immediate scoring opportunities for Minnesota – 10:02 PM
Welp. Suns were up 23-12 when the first subs entered the game. Since then, it’s an immediate 8-0 Wolves run. 3 straight Devin Booker turnovers lead to immediate scoring opportunities for Minnesota – 10:02 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Booker commits three straight turnovers and the Wolves score 8 quick points off that. All bad entry passes. From 23-12 to 23-20 Suns after a pair of DiVincenzo threes and a dunk from Edwards. – 10:01 PM
Booker commits three straight turnovers and the Wolves score 8 quick points off that. All bad entry passes. From 23-12 to 23-20 Suns after a pair of DiVincenzo threes and a dunk from Edwards. – 10:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3, Durant 3,
Suns up 23-12. #Suns – 9:59 PM
Booker 3, Durant 3,
Suns up 23-12. #Suns – 9:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That late-clock step-back 3 from Kevin Durant was nasty lol a smirking Anthony Edwards said something to him afterward – 9:58 PM
That late-clock step-back 3 from Kevin Durant was nasty lol a smirking Anthony Edwards said something to him afterward – 9:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker ahead of the pack, dunk, off Durant feed.
Suns up 15-5. #Suns – 9:56 PM
Booker ahead of the pack, dunk, off Durant feed.
Suns up 15-5. #Suns – 9:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 5, T-Wolves 2. #Suns – 9:47 PM
Booker 5, T-Wolves 2. #Suns – 9:47 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Storylines for tonight:
The ongoing McDaniels-Booker stuff. Always entertaining.
Does Chris Finch actually finish coaching a game in this arena? – 9:45 PM
Storylines for tonight:
The ongoing McDaniels-Booker stuff. Always entertaining.
Does Chris Finch actually finish coaching a game in this arena? – 9:45 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I’ve never seen a player that downplays winning a championship more than Kevin Durant.”
@KendrickPerkins questioned what Kevin Durant brings to a championship contender 😳 pic.x.com/Iwu912k2VV – 6:58 PM
“I’ve never seen a player that downplays winning a championship more than Kevin Durant.”
@KendrickPerkins questioned what Kevin Durant brings to a championship contender 😳 pic.x.com/Iwu912k2VV – 6:58 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the Suns, Kevin Durant and what’s at stake: pic.x.com/69UeeowSOP – 6:50 PM
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the Suns, Kevin Durant and what’s at stake: pic.x.com/69UeeowSOP – 6:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Is there turmoil brewing between Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer?
@DuaneRankin tells @DarthAmin and @TalkHoops he doesn’t think so. pic.x.com/vjKsIV9o98 – 4:57 PM
Is there turmoil brewing between Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer?
@DuaneRankin tells @DarthAmin and @TalkHoops he doesn’t think so. pic.x.com/vjKsIV9o98 – 4:57 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Idols become competitors 🗣️
Ant and KD square off tonight at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN 📺🍿 pic.x.com/Rnw6hcddO6 – 4:07 PM
Idols become competitors 🗣️
Ant and KD square off tonight at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN 📺🍿 pic.x.com/Rnw6hcddO6 – 4:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
After league review, Kevin Durant was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for this shot on Karlo Matkovic from last game pic.x.com/YWbgxOYkFt – 4:05 PM
After league review, Kevin Durant was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for this shot on Karlo Matkovic from last game pic.x.com/YWbgxOYkFt – 4:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker X Book 1s = “So Fresh, So Clean” Outkast theme music. #Suns pic.x.com/yIXMqZoHhg – 2:52 PM
Devin Booker X Book 1s = “So Fresh, So Clean” Outkast theme music. #Suns pic.x.com/yIXMqZoHhg – 2:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker addresses ‘too vocal’ reported meeting with Suns coach, says they have ‘great’ relationship (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:25 PM
Devin Booker addresses ‘too vocal’ reported meeting with Suns coach, says they have ‘great’ relationship (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I watched it the 1st day.”
Devin Booker on @netflix ‘Court of Gold” docuseries.
“It was dope.”
Kevin Durant and Booker starred on #TeamUSA Olympic gold squad #Paris2024.
“It’s cool seeing the locker rooms of other teams, too.”
Could Devin Booker produce a docuseries pic.x.com/V6QJnk0YjD – 2:13 PM
“I watched it the 1st day.”
Devin Booker on @netflix ‘Court of Gold” docuseries.
“It was dope.”
Kevin Durant and Booker starred on #TeamUSA Olympic gold squad #Paris2024.
“It’s cool seeing the locker rooms of other teams, too.”
Could Devin Booker produce a docuseries pic.x.com/V6QJnk0YjD – 2:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker on Chris Haynes report that Mike Budenholzer told him to “tone done” his voice and that Booker was shocked by it: “Nah, Coach said it, too. We’ve had multiple conversations. I can’t seem to find one that sticks out more than the others. It’s a player/coach pic.x.com/FOGpXH37sN – 1:19 PM
Devin Booker on Chris Haynes report that Mike Budenholzer told him to “tone done” his voice and that Booker was shocked by it: “Nah, Coach said it, too. We’ve had multiple conversations. I can’t seem to find one that sticks out more than the others. It’s a player/coach pic.x.com/FOGpXH37sN – 1:19 PM
More on this storyline
Minnesota was the team that swept Phoenix out of the playoffs last season in the first round. The Timberwolves have won all three regular-season meetings this season. “When adversity hits, we start floating a little as a team,” Durant said. “That’s tough to deal with it.” Phoenix tied a season high with 22 turnovers and gave up a season-high 40 points off those turnovers. Durant, Booker and Beal combined for 14 of the turnovers. “That’s why we lost,” Durant said. “Forty points off turnovers, tough to overcome that. They didn’t overpower us on the glass, we just gave them the ball.” -via ESPN / March 3, 2025
A brutal season for the Phoenix Suns hit a low Sunday night with a humiliating 116-98 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We didn’t play up to our standards at all,” All-Star forward Kevin Durant said. “We embarrassed the fans and we embarrassed ourselves the way we played. I want us to be better.” Phoenix lost for the 11th time in 14 games and fell to 28-33 for the season. The team is four games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament and will need a minor miracle over the final 21 games of the season just to have a chance at the postseason. -via ESPN / March 3, 2025
Oh No He Didn’t: Shams: “I would expect 4 to 6 contending teams with some serious involvement in Durant” -via x.com / March 2, 2025
Jorge Sierra: LeBron James tied Hassan Whiteside in blocks yesterday for No. 74 all-time. A reminder that Whiteside led the NBA in swats twice. Also: Devin Booker (age 28) moved ahead of Pete Maravich in scoring. He’s No. 128 in NBA history now. -via Bluesky / March 3, 2025
Duane Rankin: “These should be playoff feel type games from here on out the rest of the season.” Devin Booker as Phoenix Suns face Minnesota Timberwolves to begin an 8-game stretch against teams ahead of them in the Western Conference. Suns are 11th in the West. #Suns pic.x.com/yYvd56Gk2F -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / March 2, 2025
Duane Rankin: “I watched it the 1st day.” Devin Booker on @netflix ‘Court of Gold” docuseries. “It was dope.” Kevin Durant and Booker starred on #TeamUSA Olympic gold squad #Paris2024. “It’s cool seeing the locker rooms of other teams, too.” pic.x.com/V6QJnk0YjD -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / March 2, 2025
