For the Suns, they need Durant in the lineup to continue their recent hot streak. Phoenix has won three consecutive games and eight of their last 10 contests. They now sit eighth in the Western Conference standings with a 24-21 record after falling all the way to 12th in the standings.

When the Inside the NBA crew announced the All-Star starters last week, there were no surprises. Stephen Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would represent the backcourt, with Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic playing in the frontcourt.

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta watches the game against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center on April 05, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Fertitta cited his team's youth as one potential advantage in an extended playoff series. He also expressed faith in Udoka, the lead engineer of Houston's turnaround across the last 15 months.

Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.

Denver elected to go with a new starting lineup in the game. They moved Aaron Gordon back into the starting rotation and moved Christian Braun to the bench. Of course, they also kept Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup.

Where is Jimmy Butler going to be traded? The Miami Heat are officially on the clock, as they have until Thursday, Feb. 6, at 3:00 PM ET to find the right deal involving Butler. In what has turned out to be the storyline of the 2024-25 NBA season to this point,

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SAN FRANCISCO — The first of what is expected to be five jersey retirements from the Golden State Warriors dynasty has been announced. The franchise will retire Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey on Feb. 23, coinciding with another Klay Thompson return night, allowing Thompson to attend.

Ahead of the matchup, Kevin Durant has been added to the injury report with a left thumb injury. He's listed as questionable, so he could definitely be on the hardwood with his team.

Andre Iguodala's selflessness, versatility and basketball IQ set the tone for a Warriors run of four championships and six trips to the NBA Finals.

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have finally started to catch their rhythm, winning seven of their previous nine games and jumping to 23-21 on the 2024-25 NBA season. It certainly is starting to appear that sending Bradley Beal to the bench was the right move.