Check azcentral for live updates of scores, highlights, and statistics during the Suns-Pistons game. Durant catches fire, drives Suns in 3rd quarter. Kevin Durant found his rhythm

"To steal a page from the Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix would receive back its own 2025 and 2027 first-round picks. Those two picks were initially traded to Brooklyn when Durant joined Phoenix two years ago, and then again traded to Houston this past summer. The 2025 pick would be projected to land in the lottery.

Kevin Durant had 18 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks while shooting 6/17 from the field in his first 27 minutes of playing time. The 2014 MVP also made NBA history. Via The NBA: "Congrats to @KDTrey5 of the @Suns for moving into 9th all-time in FREE THROWS MADE!

Kevin Durant was surpassed by LeBron James in fan voting for the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game in the past week, the NBA revealed.

Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Devin Booker reached the game-high 27 points, adding nine in the third quarter. Kevin Durant contributed 10 of his 23 points during the quarter. Allen had 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Ryan Dunn has been the Suns’ second-most efficient shooter, hitting 7-of-9 and matched his season-high 16 points.

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

Devin Booker is the only Suns player remaining from the finals team, but Durant is all for Ishbia’s constant push for an NBA title, something that has eluded the franchise that had its inaugural season back in 1968-69.

Much like his fans, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is excited for the acquisition of seven-foot center Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. “He’s a strong presence in the paint,” Durant told Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia received an emphatic Kevin Durant endorsement about his leadership style and quest to win an NBA championship.

With the Phoenix Suns' latest embarrassing loss, it might be time to have an uncomfortable conversation soon on their long-term direction. What happens next in Phoenix?

Phoenix Suns are above .500 for first time since Christmas after win over Detroit Pistons in third game of five-game road trip.