Durant chipped in 23 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's 118-92 loss to the Cavaliers.
Durant once again led the way offensively for Phoenix in Monday's blowout loss, pacing all Suns players in scoring and rebounds while tallying a team-high-tying blocks total in a balanced showing. Durant has tallied at least 20 points and seven boards in 16 outings this season, doing so in four of his last five appearances.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Pours in game-high 36 in win
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Durant finished with 36 points (13-27 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 win over the Pistons.
Thirty of those points came in the second half, in a game that featured 22 lead changes and zero leads of more than seven points by either side. Durant has scored 20-plus in 18 straight games since returning from a December ankle injury, and since the calendar flipped to January he's averaged 26.6 points, 6.2 boards, 5.2 assists, 1.4 threes, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Reaches 30 points in balanced game
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Durant had 31 points (13-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 loss to the Hawks.
Durant did a little bit of everything in Tuesday's high-scoring contest, leading all Phoenix players in rebounds and blocks while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and finishing as one of two players with 30 or more points in a losing effort. Durant has reached the 30-point mark in 12 contests this season, adding at least eight rebounds in six of those outings.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Stuffs stat sheet Sunday
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Durant produced 27 points (11-24 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Sunday's 120-113 win over the Hornets.
Devin Booker led the way for the Suns with a 30-point performance, but Durant made his presence felt on both ends of the court with an excellent display. The star forward continues to rank among the biggest offensive threats in the NBA in his 17th year in the league and has been on a roll over the last few weeks. He's notched 20 or more points in 15 games in a row, averaging 28.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game in that span.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Reaches 20-point mark once again
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Durant ended Saturday's 114-106 win over Utah with 25 points (11-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Saturday was another day at the office for Durant, who hit the 20-point mark in his 14th consecutive game. During this period, the perennial All-Star is averaging 28.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.1 blocks, 0.9 steals and 1.9 threes. Durant will look to stay hot during Sunday's favorable matchup at home against the 8-27 Hornets.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Well-rounded outing in victory
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Durant chipped in 23 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven assists, three blocks and two rebounds across 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 win over the Hawks.
Durant led the starting five in scoring while racking up a game-high mark in blocks. The superstar hasn't surpassed 30 points in any of his last five appearances, though he has logged 13 consecutive outings with 20-plus points. Over his last five games, Durant has averaged 25.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 blocks in 36.6 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Contributes offensively in defeat
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Durant ended with 26 points (8-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 loss to the Hornets.
Durant contributed offensively in Tuesday's contest despite struggling a bit from the field, ending second on the team in scoring and rebounds while concluding as one of two Suns players with 25 or more points in a losing effort. Durant has been steady offensively all season long, especially as of late with 20 or more points in 12 straight contests.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Drops 23 on Philly
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Durant finished with 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 109-99 victory over Philadelphia.
Coach Mike Budenholzer shook up the Suns' starting five, moving Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the bench while promoting Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee. If the new rotation sticks, it could lead to higher usage for Durant and Devin Booker, who would be the clear top options on the first unit. Durant has scored at least 20 points in 11 straight games since returning from a sprained ankle, averaging 29.4 points, 6.4 boards, 5.1 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Team-high 25 points in loss
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Durant posted 25 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven boards, seven assists and one block in 38 minutes of action during Saturday's 126-108 loss to the Pacers.
After a strong December in which he averaged 28.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists, Durant kicked off his January with a similarly balanced outing. Despite the Suns' woes, the star wing has remained as reliable a fantasy producer as ever, so long as he's been healthy.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Drops 31 points in loss
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Durant provided 31 points (10-24 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 109-105 loss to Golden State.
Durant finished Saturday's contest as the Suns' leading scorer and finished second in that category overall behind the Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga (34). Durant struggled from beyond the arc, but he made up for it at the charity stripe as he connected on 10 free-throw attempts for the fourth time this season. Since returning from a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, Durant has averaged 30.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 36.3 minutes per game.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Game-high 35 not enough Friday
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Durant supplied 35 points (11-19 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT) and three rebounds in 38 minutes during Friday's 98-89 loss to the Mavericks.
Despite the impressive performance, Durant got almost no help with Devin Booker (groin) sidelined, as the rest of the Suns' starting five combined for only 22 points. Durant has scored at least 20 points in seven straight contests since returning from a three-game absence due to a sprained ankle, averaging 30.7 points, 5.9 boards, 5.0 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.3 steals over that stretch. His usage should remain sky-high Saturday with Booker set to be in street clothes again.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Comes close to double-double
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Durant closed Monday's 117-90 loss to the Nuggets with 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 31 minutes.
Durant has been very good for the Suns since returning from a three-game absence following an ankle sprain. Even though he was unable to build off his season-high 43 points in the loss to Detroit, Durant has surpassed the 20-point mark in four of his last five appearances, averaging 30.6 points per game and shooting 50 percent from the floor in that span.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Posts season-high 43 points in loss
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Durant amassed 43 points (14-26 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 133-125 loss to Detroit.
Durant's best scoring performance of the season wasn't enough to beat the Pistons, who inched closer to .500 with the win. Durant and company were down for most of the game, but a 15-point flurry from Durant gave the Suns a bit of hope in the fourth quarter. If Devin Booker (groin) misses another game, fantasy managers should expect another superior stat line from Durant.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Game-high 37 points in defeat
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Durant totaled 37 points (15-27 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-111 loss to the Pacers.
Durant tied the team high in rebounds while racking up a game-high 37 points, albeit in a losing effort. The superstar has scored 20-plus points in three consecutive outings following a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. In that three-game span, Durant has averaged 29.0 points, 7.0 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 36.0 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Drops 30 in return
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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.
