Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons
Devin Booker and Ryan Dunn had hot starts to lead Phoenix after a tight first quarter over Detroit, 30-29. Booker put up the game-high 13 points (4-of-8) and Ryan Dunn has 10 points on 4-of-5, picking up from his hot streak from his 8-of-12 and career-high 18 in the Suns’ win at Washington on Thursday.
The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.
"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.
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The Suns made a move to acquire Nick Richards from the Hornets, but some people are more skeptical of the move than expected.
The Suns recorded their fourth win in five games but one decision must be made to enhance that superb run of form
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There are a number of obstacles that need to be overcome for Butler to be wearing a Suns jersey before season's end. For starters, Miami Heat president Pat Riley would likely need to loosen up just a touch. However, it extends much further than that.
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly a team to monitor as a potential facilitator in a possible trade that would send Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns.
The NBA world has been waiting for months to see what happens between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Well, it doesn’t look like they are going to have to wait for much longer.
Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons (21-20) face Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (20-20) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, January 18 at 4:00 PM ET.Last time out, the