Durant (ankle) contributed 30 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 12-12 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 134-126 win over the Jazz.
After missing the prior three games with a left ankle sprain, Durant returned to the court and didn't miss a beat. The 36-year-old forward has only appeared in 14 of the Suns' 24 games so far this season, but he's drained multiple three-pointers in all 14 while averaging 26.1 points, 6.4 boards, 3.4 assists and 1.4 blocks. He's shooting 53.1 percent from the floor and 44.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Set to play against Utah
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Durant (ankle) will play in Friday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Durant will return to action Friday after missing Phoenix's last three outings due to a sprained left ankle. The superstar forward should reclaim his starting spot from Royce O'Neale against Utah. The Suns are 1-9 without Durant in the lineup, including three straight losses during his most recent absence, but they're 11-2 when the veteran is in the starting lineup this season.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Expected to play Friday
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Durant (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Durant has been battling through a left ankle sprain but recorded 90 percent participation in Wednesday's practice and appears on track to suit up Friday. He's missed three straight games, so the Suns may keep a close eye on his minutes in an effort to ensure he doesn't suffer any setbacks, assuming he gets the green light ahead of tipoff.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Approaching unrestricted activity
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Coach Mike Budenholzer stated that Durant (ankle) logged 90 percent participation in Wednesday's practice, Dana Scott of AZ Central reports. His next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Utah.
Durant approaching full practice bodes well for an imminent return. The 36-year-old has been sidelined for Phoenix's last three contests -- all of which have been losses -- after spraining his left ankle in a Dec. 3 victory over San Antonio.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Out at least one week
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Durant (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Durant has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will miss at least three games as a result. Based on this re-evaluation date, a potential return on Dec. 13 against the Jazz could be on the table, but it's not guaranteed. The Suns are 1-6 this season with Durant out of the lineup, so this is a brutal blow for the team. In the meantime, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker will need to soak up some usage, while Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale could step into larger roles.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Leaves early with sprained ankle
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Durant sustained a sprained left ankle in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Spurs and will not return, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. He tallied 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes before exiting.
The severity of the sprained left ankle is unknown, though Durant is expected to go through imaging and will be re-evaluated Wednesday, according to Pflugrad. The star forward should be considered questionable, at best, for Thursday's matchup versus the Pelicans until Phoenix provides another update on his status. With Durant sidelined, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn are candidates to handle increased roles.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Begins second half in locker room
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Durant tweaked his left ankle late in the second quarter of Tuesday's game versus the Spurs and has remained in the locker room to start the third quarter, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Durant tallied 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. If Durant is unable to return, Ryan Dunn and Grayson Allen are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Posts double-double Saturday
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Durant had 21 points (7-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's 113-105 victory over the Warriors.
Durant had a rough shooting performance and made only 35 percent of his field goals, but that won't matter much as long as he manages to deliver numbers in other categories as well. Durant missed seven straight games between Nov. 10 and Nov. 20 due to a calf injury, and while he's shown some rust in terms of efficiency, he continues to perform at a high level even when his shot isn't falling. In his three games since returning, Durant is averaging 24.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 blocks per contest.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Strong two-way play Wednesday
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Durant accumulated 30 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to the Nets.
Durant was impressive despite the loss against his former team, finished just two boards away from a double-double and reached the 30-point mark for the sixth time in 11 outings in 2024-25. Durant is averaging 27.4 points per game while shooting 55.1 percent from the floor, and he's not showing any signs of slowing down in his 17th season in the league.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Expected to play Wednesday
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Durant is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to left calf injury management, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Durant is expected to suit up for the second half of Phoenix's back-to-back set after returning from a seven-game absence Tuesday against the Lakers. The veteran superstar looked great in his return, scoring 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 30 minutes while the Suns improved to 9-1 with their marquee player available.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Returns with 23 points
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Durant (calf) contributed 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 127-100 win over the Lakers.
The Suns were back to full strength Tuesday with Durant and Bradley Beal (calf) returning from seven- and five-game absences, respectively. Though head coach Mike Budenholzer suggested prior to the game that Durant would be under a playing-time restriction, the star forward logged 30 minutes before checking out of the game for good with 3:10 remaining in the fourth quarter of the blowout. Based on how Durant fared in his return, fantasy managers can feel confident in his outlook moving forward, though the 36-year-old could be a candidate to sit out or have his minutes managed Wednesday against the Nets in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Good to go Tuesday
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Durant (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Durant will snap a seven-game absence streak due to a left calf strain and play in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. However, coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday that the superstar will operate under a minutes restriction, according to Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com. In his last five outings, Durant has averaged 26.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 57.0 percent from the field across 38.0 minutes per game. However, he likely won't surpass 30-plus minutes Tuesday.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Expected back Tuesday
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Durant (calf), who's officially listed as probable, is planning to return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Durant returned to practice Sunday, and it was reported at the time that he was on track for Tuesday. Barring a setback in warmups, it sounds like Durant will make his first appearance since Nov. 8. In addition to Durant, the Suns are planning on having Bradley Beal (calf) available as well. With this news, players such as Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie will offer less upside in fantasy formats.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Remains on track for Tuesday
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Durant (calf) practiced Sunday and remains on track for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Durant has missed seven straight games due to a left calf strain and is expected to play Tuesday. He progressed to 5-on-5 drills Sunday, and his teammates said the veteran looked good. Durant's official status for Tuesday's game will likely be released Monday afternoon.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Returns to practice
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Durant (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice, and the Suns hope to have him back for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Durant has missed Phoenix's last seven contests due to a left calf strain but appears to be nearing a return to action. Durant and Bradley Beal (calf) were full participants in 3-on-3 drills Friday afternoon and will do 5-on-5 work Sunday. If that goes well, both players should be in the Suns' starting lineup against the Lakers on Tuesday. An official injury report will be released Monday afternoon clarifying Durant's status against Los Angeles.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Out at least two weeks
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Durant suffered a left calf strain in Friday's 114-113 win over the Mavericks and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Durant was on the floor for the final minutes of Friday's win, but he was apparently playing with a compromised calf during that stretch. Given that he'll merely be re-evaluated in two weeks, Durant is likely to miss additional time beyond that, given that he'll presumably require a ramp-up period before being cleared for game action. For whatever length of time Durant is sidelined, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal will be the two focal points in Phoenix's offense. Durant's absence could also free up more minutes for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn (ankle).
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Efficient in tight win Friday
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Durant ended with 26 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 114-113 victory over the Mavericks.
Durant was extremely efficient Friday and carried the Suns to a tight win over the reigning Western Conference champions. Even though Durant is not getting any younger, he's becoming an even more efficient scoring option for the Suns. He's recorded at least 25 points in seven of his nine appearances this season while shooting an impressive 55.3 percent from the field, including 42.9 percent from deep.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Hangs 32 on Heat
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Durant accumulated 32 points (13-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 victory over the Heat.
Durant notched his fifth 30-point performance in eight games this season, implying that, even at age 37, he's still one of the NBA's top scoring threats. His 32 points marked a game high, though he did also log the most turnovers in the game. Durant has been on a heater to start the season, logging 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.2 combined steals-plus-blocks per game on 55/42/81 shooting splits.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Leads charge in Monday's win
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Durant registered 35 points (14-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes during Monday's 118-116 victory over Philadelphia.
The 36-year-old forward led all scorers on the night, and Durant's layup with 24 seconds left in the fourth quarter ended up being the game-winning bucket. He's hit for 30-plus points in four of the Suns' first seven games this season, and Durant is averaging his usual elite numbers with 27.1 points, 6.6 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 54.8 percent from the floor, 43.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the charity stripe.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Scores 21 points in win
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Durant produced 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 103-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Durant bounced back from the season-low 18-point mark he delivered in the win over the Clippers on Thursday, and he remains a consistent offensive option in a star-studded offensive scheme that also includes Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. That said, even though a two-game stretch is not enough to draw conclusions, Durant has failed to reach the 25-point mark in his last two contests after doing so in his first four. Even if there's a slight decrease in the scoring numbers, Durant remains one of the most efficient scorers in the league based on a volume perspective. He's averaging 25.8 points per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the field in his first six contests.
