The Phoenix Suns are looking for payback as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that ended their championship dreams in the previous playoffs. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since the Suns' heartbreaking defeat, highlighted by a memorable dunk from Timberwolves' rookie Anthony Edwards that sealed the series. The Suns will also be missing their star player Kevin Durant, who is still recovering from a calf injury. However, the Suns have a tough schedule ahead, including games against the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks, before their highly anticipated rematch against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Fans were scratching their heads after seeing Kevin Durant towering over players listed as much taller than him in Team USA's latest photoshoot. But Durant himself finally addressed the height controversy, claiming that other players may have exaggerated their height while he has always been truthful about his 6'9 stature. This revelation put an end to the longstanding conspiracy theory and cleared Durant's name.
Former Spartan Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, defends his team's performance and potential for next season in the face of criticism. Ishbia believes the current narrative that the Suns are struggling is incorrect and that they have a strong foundation for future success. He and Suns GM James Jones are currently discussing plans for next season, including the possible return of coach Frank Vogel.
The latest episode of TNT's Inside the NBA featured the Phoenix Suns' Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in a 'Shaqtin' A Fool' segment. The lowlights from the Suns' series against the Minnesota Timberwolves were interspersed with clips of Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson sleeping. Knicks guard Josh Hart, 76ers big Joel Embiid and Smith made the top 3. Despite the tough start, the Suns still have a chance to turn the tide in Game 3 of their Western Conference first round series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, look to continue their strong performance in the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns. With a 1-0 series lead, the Wolves have proven they are contenders for the No. 1 seed with a talented roster and a record of 56-26. Tune in Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET to catch the action on TNT and streaming on-demand.
The Miami Heat recently announced plans to honor Dwyane Wade with a statue, prompting a discussion among Gilbert Arenas, Brandon Jennings, Kenyon Martin, and Josiah Johnson about whether Kevin Durant will receive a similar honor in Golden State. Arenas made a joke about Draymond Green choking Durant's statue, leading to a debate about which players truly deserve statues and how long they need to play for a team.
In a recent interview, NBA superstar Kevin Durant talked about his struggles with proving his loyalty to new teams, especially as he has moved around frequently in his career. After facing criticism for switching franchises, KD admitted that he understands why fans may question his loyalty. Despite voicing his commitment to the Phoenix Suns, some fans remain doubtful about how long this will last.