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Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant all present at Suns shootaround
Duane Rankin: For the curious: Phoenix Suns just had their morning shootaround. Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic are here. Suns at Thunder tonight.
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I swear the only players who are safe today are Jokic, Wemby, Beal and Roddy Beaubois. – 11:33 AM
I swear the only players who are safe today are Jokic, Wemby, Beal and Roddy Beaubois. – 11:33 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
From my preseason story at @YahooSports, KD to the Timberwolves would be so much fun. sports.yahoo.com/are-the-suns-k… pic.x.com/xxa712InKL – 11:23 AM 
From my preseason story at @YahooSports, KD to the Timberwolves would be so much fun. sports.yahoo.com/are-the-suns-k… pic.x.com/xxa712InKL – 11:23 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the growing Kevin Durant trade rumors, Jimmy Butler still being the Suns’ main target, what such a deal would look like, and why trading KD to land Butler doesn’t add up: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 11:03 AM
On the growing Kevin Durant trade rumors, Jimmy Butler still being the Suns’ main target, what such a deal would look like, and why trading KD to land Butler doesn’t add up: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 11:03 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, @HPbasketball and I recorded a pod last night that premiered at 7am.
In it, he called the Kuzma for Middleton swap…and I ridiculed the Kuzma for Middleton swap.
We also chat KD to Warriors and Nuggets rumors.
youtu.be/KJorxgDcXuM?si… – 10:55 AM
So, @HPbasketball and I recorded a pod last night that premiered at 7am.
In it, he called the Kuzma for Middleton swap…and I ridiculed the Kuzma for Middleton swap.
We also chat KD to Warriors and Nuggets rumors.
youtu.be/KJorxgDcXuM?si… – 10:55 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Bradley Beal expects to stay in Phoenix sportando.basketball/en/bradley-bea… – 5:01 AM
Bradley Beal expects to stay in Phoenix sportando.basketball/en/bradley-bea… – 5:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant doubtful for return at Thunder with ankle sprain (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:01 AM
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant doubtful for return at Thunder with ankle sprain (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
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Thrilled to report that my two blank spaces left on my Suns trade deadline bingo card were “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant trade speculation based off thirdhand chatter.” I won with 48 hours still to go. – 3:33 PM
Thrilled to report that my two blank spaces left on my Suns trade deadline bingo card were “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant trade speculation based off thirdhand chatter.” I won with 48 hours still to go. – 3:33 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From yesterday: Why doesn’t Heat reverse course, take Bradley Beal and end the Jimmy Butler saga? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at the pros and cons of each path, and more – 10:14 AM
From yesterday: Why doesn’t Heat reverse course, take Bradley Beal and end the Jimmy Butler saga? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at the pros and cons of each path, and more – 10:14 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Rudy Gobert moved ahead of Kevin McHale in blocks last night. He’s No. 31 all-time now.
Also: Bradley Beal passed Bob Cousy in scoring for No. 105 in NBA history. Devin Booker moved past Jeff Hornacek and Antoine Walker for No. 134. – 3:45 AM
Rudy Gobert moved ahead of Kevin McHale in blocks last night. He’s No. 31 all-time now.
Also: Bradley Beal passed Bob Cousy in scoring for No. 105 in NBA history. Devin Booker moved past Jeff Hornacek and Antoine Walker for No. 134. – 3:45 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final (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
Final (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
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton offensive rebound.
FTs
Blazers foul Beal intentionally.
FTs. Suns down one.
Timeouts Blazers. 5.9 seconds left. #Suns ##RipCity pic.x.com/3UaYXMTv6X – 12:40 AM
Ayton offensive rebound.
FTs
Blazers foul Beal intentionally.
FTs. Suns down one.
Timeouts Blazers. 5.9 seconds left. #Suns ##RipCity pic.x.com/3UaYXMTv6X – 12:40 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal finish.
Suns down one with 32.6 seconds left. ##Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/kSQ1kVYNM5 – 12:33 AM
Beal finish.
Suns down one with 32.6 seconds left. ##Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/kSQ1kVYNM5 – 12:33 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End 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 end regulation – 12:17 AM
End 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 end regulation – 12:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End 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
End 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
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 points away from becoming the Suns’ all-time leading 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 points away from becoming the Suns’ all-time leading scorer – 11:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End 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 close 1Q on 11-3 run – 10:34 PM
End 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 close 1Q on 11-3 run – 10:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Blazers with 3 turnovers in the first quarter after logging 3 in the first 3 quarters on Monday. We’ll see if that + getting out in transition like that Beal lob can get the Suns some momentum. – 10:33 PM
Blazers with 3 turnovers in the first quarter after logging 3 in the first 3 quarters on Monday. We’ll see if that + getting out in transition like that Beal lob can get the Suns some momentum. – 10:33 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From @flasportsbuzz and me: Why doesn’t Heat reverse course, take Bradley Beal and end the Jimmy Butler saga? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at the pros and cons of each path, and more – 5:15 PM
From @flasportsbuzz and me: Why doesn’t Heat reverse course, take Bradley Beal and end the Jimmy Butler saga? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at the pros and cons of each path, and more – 5:15 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Since many keep asking, why doesn’t the Heat simply take Beal and picks, call it a day and end the Butler saga?
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
An in-depth look at that, with pros and cons and consequences of saying yes or saying no (Miami’s current position on Beal). And more – 5:02 PM
NEW: Since many keep asking, why doesn’t the Heat simply take Beal and picks, call it a day and end the Butler saga?
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
An in-depth look at that, with pros and cons and consequences of saying yes or saying no (Miami’s current position on Beal). And more – 5:02 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Some of the latest buzz on the Warriors leading up to the trade deadline. Waiting game could help their leverage as Jimmy Butler, Miami, Phoenix, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant situation nears its end point, but that’s attached to opportunity risk. nytimes.com/athletic/61094… – 3:51 PM
Some of the latest buzz on the Warriors leading up to the trade deadline. Waiting game could help their leverage as Jimmy Butler, Miami, Phoenix, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant situation nears its end point, but that’s attached to opportunity risk. nytimes.com/athletic/61094… – 3:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oso Ighodaro and Jusuf Nurkic post shootaround work. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/GF46BTRXA9 – 1:58 PM
Oso Ighodaro and Jusuf Nurkic post shootaround work. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/GF46BTRXA9 – 1:58 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
“He is Arizona to me.”
Devin Booker becoming the all-time leading scorer in Suns history is a moment to celebrate his connection with the city of Phoenix.
I spoke with Kevin Durant about that bond Booker holds + more from Booker and Bradley Beal: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 11:42 AM
“He is Arizona to me.”
Devin Booker becoming the all-time leading scorer in Suns history is a moment to celebrate his connection with the city of Phoenix.
I spoke with Kevin Durant about that bond Booker holds + more from Booker and Bradley Beal: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 11:42 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Bradley Beal Reluctant to Approve Trade: “I Don’t Want to Uproot My Family Again” sportando.basketball/en/bradley-bea… – 9:26 AM
Bradley Beal Reluctant to Approve Trade: “I Don’t Want to Uproot My Family Again” sportando.basketball/en/bradley-bea… – 9:26 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If Butler deters every non Suns team from trading for him, and if he opts in for 52.4 M next season, and nobody still wants Beal this summer, it will be incumbent upon Adam Silver to intervene. This circus can’t continue for 14 more months – 9:54 PM
If Butler deters every non Suns team from trading for him, and if he opts in for 52.4 M next season, and nobody still wants Beal this summer, it will be incumbent upon Adam Silver to intervene. This circus can’t continue for 14 more months – 9:54 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
For those of you still saying trade Butler for Beal and three ones, remember that leaves no real ability to add anyone else significant in next 2 1/2 seasons without trading Herro or Bam. – 9:38 PM
For those of you still saying trade Butler for Beal and three ones, remember that leaves no real ability to add anyone else significant in next 2 1/2 seasons without trading Herro or Bam. – 9:38 PM
More on this storyline
“Now, we have the Warriors and Suns discussing the possibility of bringing Kevin Durant back,” said Brian Windhorst on Get Up on Wednesday morning. “I am not going to sit here and even begin to project or guess as to how this will go down. Is it possible Kevin Durant could be traded to the Warriors? Yes. Will it happen? I’m not afraid to say ‘I don’t know.’ “This is potentially a three-, four-, five-team transaction. It could involve like a dozen other players. Because that’s the nature of NBA trades. It could involve Jimmy Butler. It is possible that the Suns could acquire Jimmy Butler, but not for Bradley Beal, but for Kevin Durant. And so after a month of trying to pair them together, they could end up, in an elaborate way, being traded for each other. -via RealGM / February 5, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Rudy Gobert moved ahead of Kevin McHale in blocks last night. He’s No. 31 all-time now. Also: Bradley Beal passed Bob Cousy in scoring for No. 105 in NBA history. Devin Booker moved past Jeff Hornacek and Antoine Walker for No. 134. -via Bluesky / February 4, 2025
Howard Beck: There’s a dizzying amount of rumor/speculation around Kevin Durant this morning. Many folks around the league believe (emphasis on believe; no one certain) he’ll be dealt, tho destination unclear. But FWIW, Suns beat guy Duane Rankin reports that Durant, Beal and Nurkic are all at shootaround. -via Bluesky / February 5, 2025
“I’ve got to tell you, as you can hear as I describe this, it sounds complicated because it is. I do not want to imply that anything is going to happen. I have no idea how you go back on this if it doesn’t work, because now the world does know that the Warriors are trying to get KD back and repair him with Stephen Curry. “The only things I can tell you that I can say for sure is tomorrow afternoon is Devin Booker will be on the Suns, because I think that’s the guarantee and Stephen Curry will be on the Warriors. After that, I can’t promise you anything.” -via RealGM / February 5, 2025
Steve Bulpett: Hearing from sources that Middleton from Bucks to Washington for Kuzma is getting close, as is a Wizards-Suns Valanciunas-Nurkic move. Story coming from @HeavyOnSports on how some teams are looking to make a run, while others position for Cooper Flagg. Plus Luka-AD talk… -via Twitter @SteveBHoop / February 4, 2025
Duane Rankin: “He’s been professional. It’s never easy when you’re not playing. but he’s been professional.” Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic, who last played Jan. 7. He hasn’t seen action since returning from the flu and reconditioning. Played for Blazers before trade to Suns. #Suns pic.x.com/Mhr53czoED -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / February 1, 2025
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