Kevin Durant hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining as the Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns 100-97 on Monday night. The 15-time All-Star made clear the victory held special significance against the team that traded him away this past summer. Durant finished with 26 points in his first matchup against his former team. The Suns dealt him to Houston in a … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Explains How He Didn’t Want To Leave Suns After Game-Winner
Jalen Green Fined $25K For Profanity
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green $25,000 for using a profanity during Collin Gillespie's post-game interview from Monday night. Green was celebrating with Gillespie, who scored 25 points in a 115-101 win over the Wizards, when he interrupted the interview. Green has appeared in just two games this season due to a hamstring injury. … [Read more...] about Jalen Green Fined $25K For Profanity
Jose Alvarado Suspended 2 Games, Mark Williams Suspended 1 Game Following Fight
The NBA suspended New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams one game following a fight on Saturday night. The fight occurred in the third quarter of the Suns' win, with both players landing punches. Alvarado will miss home games against the Knicks and Bulls. Williams will miss Monday's game against the Wizards. … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Suspended 2 Games, Mark Williams Suspended 1 Game Following Fight
Jalen Green Out At Least 2-3 More Weeks Due To Hamstring Strain
The Phoenix Suns announced that guard Jalen Green will miss at least two to three more weeks as he continues to recover from a strained right hamstring. The Suns said Green is making "good progress" and will be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks. Green was initially injured during the preseason. He missed the first eight game of the regular season, before returning to play in … [Read more...] about Jalen Green Out At Least 2-3 More Weeks Due To Hamstring Strain
Domantas Sabonis Remains Patient With Kings Amid Potential Interest From Wizards, Suns, Bulls
The Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls have shown significant interest in acquiring Domantas Sabonis from the Sacramento Kings in the past and remain on his short list of possible suitors, according to league sources. However, Sabonis is prepared to remain in Sacramento for the foreseeable future. The 29-year-old center has heeded general manager Scott Perry's … [Read more...] about Domantas Sabonis Remains Patient With Kings Amid Potential Interest From Wizards, Suns, Bulls
