The Rockets, who managed a 50-win campaign last season, now aim to push even further. With Durant in the fold, the franchise will be targeting its first NBA Finals appearance since 1995, leaning on his proven ability to deliver in high-pressure situations to lead them back to championship contention.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns as Suns Must Prove Themselves Worthy of Spotlight. The Phoenix Suns have just nine games on national television going into the season. CBS Sports writer Jasmyn Wimbish wrote about the team's fall from grace after being one of the most-featured teams on national television last season.

The Houston Rockets secured the world-class talent of Kevin Durant, but decisions of the front office resulted in the loss of key players. Now, a young star on the team is breaking his silence about the departure of one of his closest teammates.

In Durant's view of the situation, Suns fans wanted him gone, and Durant no longer wanted to be in a place where he wasn't welcomed. KD SAYS SUNS WANTED HIM GONE 😳 “They wanted me to go.

Per source with direct knowledge, Heat was willing to offer Wiggins, Rozier, Highsmith, Jaquez and 20th pick in June's draft for Durant & Cody Martin. Per Shams, Suns wanted Jaquez, Jović, Highsmith, 20th pick and a pick swap (as well as Wiggins/Rozier inclusion). SO...Jovic and…

15-time All-Star Kevin Durant's impending departure from the Phoenix Suns loomed large to begin the 2025 NBA offseason, but his saga came to a relatively quick close compared to that of his then ...

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Kevin Durant's return with the Rockets and the Luka Doncic-Deandre Ayton team-up on the Lakers highlight the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns schedule.