Kevin Durant

NBA: Kevin Durant Scores 23 Points On Phoenix Suns Debut In Win At Charlotte Hornets

NBA: Kevin Durant Scores 23 Points On Phoenix Suns Debut In Win At Charlotte Hornets

Kevin Durant scored 23 points as he made his debut for the Phoenix Suns in a 105-91 win at the Charlotte Hornets. The former league MVP joined from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade three weeks ago but has been recovering from a sprained knee ligament. Durant played restricted minutes as he continues towards full fitness and new team-mate Devin Booker hit 37 points. "I've played in almost a thousand basketball games, but today I was nervous," said Durant, 34. "But once the ball was tipped my team-mates were incredible in making me feel comfortable and I just tried…
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Kevin Durant Found Out About Brooklyn Nets Sacking Steve Nash On TV

Kevin Durant Found Out About Brooklyn Nets Sacking Steve Nash On TV

Kevin Durant said he found out about the Brooklyn Nets sacking head coach Steve Nash by seeing it on television. The Nets played Chicago Bulls after parting ways with Nash and, despite holding a 12-point lead in the third quarter, conspired to lose 108-99. "I woke up from my nap and turned to my right and saw it [Nash sacking] on ESPN," Nets forward Durant said. "I was shocked. You're always shocked when a move like this happens, but it's normal in the NBA." Durant scored 32 points, with nine rebounds and six assists, against the Bulls, who outscored the…
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