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Nike just unveiled their logo for Victor Wembanyama, arguably their best one ever.
Wembanyama’s shoe deal with Nike is over $100 million, and he will be featured as one of their stars moving forward.
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James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III are competing for minutes as the Pistons’ backup center.
Head coach Monty Williams said only one will be in the rotation.
Two former No. 2 overall picks fighting for their careers in training camp.
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The NBA released the mic'd up version of when Chris Paul and Monty Williams embraced at the end of Game 6. A strong, beautiful moment:
Monty: "Chris, you're going to the Finals."
CP3: "Coach, I'm trying to calm down, coach."
Monty: "You don't have to calm down."
CP3: "Coach!"
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The Suns mortgaged away their entire future, and it resulted in a first round sweep.
Phoenix not only has zero control over their first-round picks from 2025-2030, but Bradley Beal also refused to waive his no-trade clause when he arrived in June.
Beal, who is owed $160 million
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Erik Spoelstra has now led the Heat to six NBA Finals appearances since 2011.
This year is arguably his best ever run leading the No. 8 seed to a Finals for only the second time in postseason history.
It’s time to recognize Spoelstra as one of the greatest coaches ever in the…
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Deandre Ayton on questions about his motor:
"I told the guys this summer that I'll be changing the narrative. I'm in an organization that wants me and wants me to succeed. There will be a lot more grit and a lot more domination this year."
Ayton said “DominAyton” is coming to…
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Team USA has officially created a new dream team starting lineup for the 2024 Olympics in Paris:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
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The Trail Blazers do not plan to cooperate with Damian Lillard on his trade request to the Heat, per
@wojespn
:
- Portland “open for business everywhere in the league” on trading Lillard.
- Blazers seeking a combination of young players, draft picks and cap relief.
- Miami has…
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Deandre Ayton would reportedly embrace forming a new dynamic duo with Cade Cunningham on the Pistons, per
@TheSteinLine
.
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Victor Wembanyama, considered one of the greatest international prospects ever, is about to break the NBA in a year.
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In consecutive offseasons, four superstars had the Heat on their shortlist of preferred destinations: Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Damian Lillard.
For Miami to somehow not land any of them is a failure of epic proportions.
It’s time to rightfully criticize…
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Bennedict Mathurin wants to test LeBron James 👀 (via
@washingtonpost
):
“A lot of people say he’s great. I want to see how great he is. I don’t think anybody is better than me. He’s going to have to show me he’s better than me.”
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James Harden is on the way to Sixers training camp with intentions of making a scene, per
@wojespn
:
“James Harden wants a trade. He wants to make the 76ers uncomfortable. So uncomfortable, ultimately, they don’t think they’ll get the best out of him and make a trade.”
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The Clippers have made multiple contract offers to Paul George below the max, which he will not accept, per
@ShamsCharania
on
@RunItBackFDTV
.
Los Angeles wants to keep George, but he appears heading towards unrestricted free agency this summer.
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Devin Booker was reportedly yelling at the Pelicans bench “I’m back” as he walked off the court.
Game 6 return incoming for the Suns’ superstar?
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The Pelicans are not expected to offer Brandon Ingram a contract extension this offseason.
Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million deal, but New Orleans will be going in another direction.
Trey Murphy III is also eligible for a rookie-scale extension expected to…
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Since the Orlando Bubble, the Phoenix Suns are 114-38.
That’s a 75% win percentage. Absurd.
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Tyrese Haliburton is generating an absurd 56 points per game this season.
Averaging 24.0 points and 11.7 assists on 49.0/40.0/92.9 shooting splits, Haliburton is taking the superstar leap.
The Pacers also rank No. 1 in offensive rating scoring 120.4 points per 100 possessions.
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The Phoenix Suns enter the All-Star break with the best record of any team in six years, yet you barely hear anything about them consistently on a national level.
Blows my mind, honestly.
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Devin Booker holding back tears after the 24-second runoff to honor Kobe Bryant.
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The Spurs also loom as a strong contender to potentially help facilitate Damian Lillard ending up with the Heat.
San Antonio has the needed contracts and cap space to absorb Tyler Herro and Jusuf Nurkic.
Adding Herro to their enticing young core, plus a center to help take…
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Kevin Durant’s picks on who he views as the next generation of stars set up to become the new faces of the NBA:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Anthony Edwards
Devin Booker
Luka Doncic
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Haliburton
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Here's Cam Johnson scoring 16 points while only taking one dribble:
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The Lakers view Trae Young as a third star who can help push for a championship now, but also bridge the gap to the future for a new era alongside Anthony Davis, per
@jovanbuha
().
Young, who is also represented by Klutch Sports, is likely going to be Los…
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Tyrese Haliburton is letting other stars around the league know he wants to team up with them on the Pacers, per
@wojespn
.
Woj mentioned the Pacers have aggressively pursued players like Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby over the past year.
Indiana is ready to push the chips all-in…
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Reed Sheppard, a projected top-10 pick, has been in contact with new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope about a possible return for his sophomore season.
Kentucky is prepared to offer Sheppard a lucrative NIL package to sway him back to Lexington.
Odds still lean heavily towards…
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In 17 games last season without Chris Paul in the lineup, Devin Booker averaged 29.0 points and 8.2 assists on an elite 65.0 TS%.
Booker is more than capable of handling primary ball handler duties while maintaining incredible scoring efficiency.
Phoenix’s offense is now fully…
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In four months since becoming owner of the Suns, Mat Ishbia has acquired Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
The trio of Devin Booker, Durant and Beal combined will make over $150 million per year from 2024-2026.
Ishbia and the Suns don’t seem fazed one bit by the new CBA penalties…
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Deandre Ayton seemed to hint that he requested a trade away from the Suns this offseason:
“I thank {Suns front office} for handling it the way they handled it. Just accommodating to my wishes. And here we are today.”
If that’s the case, this would seem to indicate Ayton refused…
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Bilal Coulibaly is the only untouchable player on the Wizards’ roster, per
@ShamsCharania
.
A potential fire sale incoming from Washington at the trade deadline.
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The Lakers will interview Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori for their head coach vacancy, per
@jovanbuha
.
Nori joins JJ Redick, Kenny Atkinson, David Adelman and James Borrego as known candidates.
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The Thunder are aggressively trying to trade up from No. 12 with their primary targets being Jaden Ivey and Shaedon Sharpe to pair with Chet Holmgren at No. 2, per
@DraftExpress
.
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The Trail Blazers are “not impressed” with the Heat’s trade offer for Damian Lillard, which could lead to a deal elsewhere now, per
@wojespn
:
- While Damian Lillard prefers Miami, Portland needs “maximum value” in any trade.
- Miami needs at minimum a third team to take on…
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The Sixers are making an aggressive push to acquire Jrue Holiday, per
@ShamsCharania
on
@PatMcAfeeShow
():
“Philadelphia has interest in him, and Philadelphia is going to be going hard at him. So, James Harden would have to be a part of a transaction like…
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The Warriors are unwilling to include Jonathan Kuminga in a potential trade for Pascal Siakam, per
@michaelgrange
().
Without Kuminga, it appears unlikely the Warriors and Raptors will end up making a deal.
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The Pacers are gearing up to aggressively pursue a “big, athletic two-way wing player” to pair alongside Tyrese Haliburton, per
@wojespn
:
“(The Pacers) are willing to give up picks and assets, because we believe we will be able to re-sign that player. They’re not going to lose…
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.
@wojespn
on how the Pacers ended up landing Pascal Siakam:
- Indiana has “serious confidence” in Siakam re-signing on a long-term deal this offseason.
- Siakam is also “eager” about the possibility of staying in Indiana past this season.
- Tyrese Haliburton spoke to Siakam,…
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League leaders in points generated per game (PPG + assist points created):
1. Tyrese Haliburton — 58.3
2. Devin Booker — 56.0
3. Luka Doncic — 52.7
T4. Nikola Jokic — 52.5
T4. Trae Young — 52.5
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Pascal Siakam trade update via
@wojespn
:
- Siakam will have a lot of say on where he goes due to his expiring contract.
- Raptors and Siakam are “nowhere close” on an extension.
- Woj mentions the Pacers as a legitimate threat to sign Siakam to a max contract this offseason.…
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The Warriors plan to gauge the trade market for Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul, per
@ShamsCharania
.
Klay Thompson is also a candidate for Golden State to openly take calls on to see what they could receive in a potential deal.
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Team USA’s likely roster for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, per
@ShamsCharania
():
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Jayson Tatum
Devin Booker
Anthony Edwards
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Davis
Bam Adebayo
Jrue Holiday
One open roster spot…
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Damian Lillard trade update via
@wojespn
:
- The Heat are the “most motivated” team to trade for Lillard.
- The Clippers would love to be involved in the process, but they don’t have the necessary assets Portland is seeking.
- The Trail Blazers don’t love Miami’s offer, but it…
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Deandre Ayton on his five seasons spent with the Suns:
“I have no thoughts. … I don’t want to talk about it.”
Ayton recently unfollowed only two former teammates on Instagram: Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
The Trail Blazers play against Phoenix tomorrow in preseason action.
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The Bucks felt immense pressure to make a seismic change, because of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain long-term status with the organization.
With Milwaukee landing Lillard, don’t be surprised if we see Giannis sign a massive extension very soon.
Giannis officially became…
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The Sixers just jumped the Heat for second-best odds to land Kevin Durant, per
@DraftKings
:
Suns = -225
Sixers = +600
Heat = +800
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The Knicks have been unwilling to include the No. 11 pick in a trade for Malcolm Brogdon, per
@WindhorstESPN
.
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The Suns were in this game, leading early even, before Monty Williams curiously pulled Kevin Durant to surround Devin Booker with an all-bench lineup.
That one decision shifted momentum, a 17-0 Denver run, and ended their season.
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Frank Vogel made a very direct point during his Suns introductory press conference that an elite rim-protecting center is very important for his defensive system to work:
“I’ve always had elite rim protectors. And you can get the job done without that, but boy when you got a guy…
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The Wizards gave the Suns another young prospect in the Bradley Beal deal. Unbelievable.
Isaiah Todd turns 22-years-old in October. A 6’10” forward with a 7’1.25” wingspan, Todd will have the opportunity to develop in Frank Vogel’s system.
ESPN Sources: In addition to Bradley Beal and Jordan Goodwin, the Wizards are including F Isaiah Todd in trade with the Suns. Todd - the 31st pick in 2021 - has mostly played with Wizards' G-League affiliate the past two seasons. His $1.8M contract is guaranteed for 2023-2024.
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What the Suns have done in the second half against Golden State without Devin Booker is incredible.
Best team in the NBA.
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The Hornets are looking to trade one of their two first-round picks alongside Gordon Hayward to clear cap space for retaining Miles Bridges, per
@WindhorstESPN
.
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Strong words from Devin Booker postgame:
“I think right now it’s an evaluation period for us. We know that as a team and we’re not treating it like that.”
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The Pistons plan to make an aggressive push for Cam Johnson, potentially a $100+ million offer sheet in free agency, per
@JLEdwardsIII
():
“Detroit can offer {4-years, $100 million} comfortably — and a little bit more.”
Johnson already has a strong bond…
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The Warriors wanted Pascal Siakam, but the interest didn’t appear to be mutual, per
@sam_amick
():
“The Warriors were interested. I don’t think he was excited about anything past this season with them.”
Golden State’s allure to star-level players appears…
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Devin Booker against the MVP favorites this week:
49 points on 74.3 TS%
35 points on 68.3 TS%
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The Suns are 40-6 after a 1-3 start this season. Absolutely dominant.
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Woj mentions here Pascal Siakam’s preferred destination all along was the Pacers. He was in constant communication with Tyrese Haliburton.
If another team would’ve traded for Siakam, there was a very real chance he leaves in the summer for Indiana.
Joined
@SportsCenter
with
@KevinNegandhi
to report on why Indiana had confidence in trading for Pascal Siakam on an expiring contract
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If Robert Sarver is removed as owner of the Phoenix Suns by the NBA, you have to wonder if minority owner and Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald would temporarily step in to a bigger role.
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Two players to monitor in the free agent market are Kelly Oubre Jr. and Christian Wood.
The top available unrestricted free agents available seem destined to sign one-year prove-it deals soon in order to reestablish their value.
Both players could provide scoring for a…
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If the Spurs trade Dejounte Murray, they could be the first team signaling their intentions for the epic tank race for Victor Wembanyama.
Ironically enough, Spurs legend Tony Parker owns ASVEL, which is the team Wembanyama plays for.
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Torrey Craig and JaVale McGee are going to bring absolute havoc in the Suns’ second unit defensively.
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The Suns are interested in signing Danilo Gallinari, per
@DuaneRankin
().
Gallinari and Devin Booker’s father, Melvin, played together in Italy before he joined the NBA.
A potential full circle moment for Gallinari and Booker, if he indeed signs with…
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A couple interesting notes on the Suns’ pursuit of Bradley Beal:
- Josh Bartelstein, Phoenix’s CEO, is the son of Bradley Beal’s agent (Mark Bartelstein).
- Since Beal has a full no-trade clause that can decide what compensation is sent, Phoenix can easily match salaries with…
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The Warriors and Raptors have been in discussions on a substantial level revolving around Pascal Siakam in recent weeks, per
@anthonyVslater
().
A lot of smoke recently for Golden State potentially becoming the favorite to acquire Siakam before the trade…
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Pascal Siakam trade update via
@wojespn
:
- Raptors now building team around Scottie Barnes that fits him age-wise compared to Siakam.
- Siakam has value around the league, but he holds leverage on a potential destination because of his expiring contract.
- Interested teams…
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The Heat are clearing cap space for something. Time to monitor this one closely.
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Another small win for Phoenix as the Suns are likely keeping the No. 52 overall pick in this year’s draft out of the Bradley Beal trade, per
@WindhorstESPN
().
Windhorst also mentioned Phoenix hopes to re-sign Torrey Craig, Josh Okogie, Bismack Biyombo,…
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Jock Landale, an upcoming restricted free agent, said he would like to stay with the Suns for the remainder of his career.
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The Suns’ first round picks throughout the remainder of the decade are now out of their own control:
2023 = Nets
2024 = Wizards (rights to swap)
2025 = Nets
2026 = Wizards (rights to swap)
2027 = Nets
2028 = Nets (rights to swap)
2029 = Nets
A historic price to pay putting…
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Deandre Ayton on Chris Paul:
“He was the best thing that happened to my career.
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The Kings believe Keegan Murray has superstar upside to become their No. 1 option (via
@SIChrisMannix
on
@ryenarussillo
podcast: ):
“They look at him and they see a potential franchise player. They believe he’s as good as anyone they have on their roster;…
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Damian Lillard has “serious interest” in joining the Heat, per
@sam_amick
():
“Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat, who would surely love to pair him with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.”
Unless the Trail Blazers change course with…
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The Suns somehow are getting back a potential rotation piece alongside Bradley Beal in their trade with the Wizards.
Jordan Goodwin is under contract next season for only $1.9 million, plus a team option for 2024-25.
Goodwin also fits what Frank Vogel is looking for as a…
Guard Jordan Goodwin has been told he’s likely being included in the Wizards-Suns trade, a league source told
@TheAthleticNBA
. Goodwin, 24, appeared in 62 games for Washington last season & would give PHX a player with a strong feel for the game who is on an inexpensive contract.
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With Cam Payne traded, Jordan Goodwin now has a full runway to becoming the Suns’ primary backup point guard.
Goodwin was acquired from the Wizards alongside Bradley Beal.
Phoenix sees real upside with Goodwin as a defense-first player who can also handle playmaking duties.
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The Clippers are the “most prominent” team in trade talks for James Harden, per
@wojespn
:
- Trade discussions have already begun between the Sixers and other teams.
- Clippers are not interested in trading any of their “good young players” for Harden.
- Philadelphia wants real…
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The Suns have acquired three players on minimum contracts in the last 24 hours: Damion Lee, Bismack Biyombo, Jock Landale. That’s how you build out a roster around a potential superstar acquisition.
Feels like the dominoes are falling into place for a big move soon from Phoenix.
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The Timberwolves are showing interest in Rudy Gobert and Clint Capela to pair alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, per
@KevinOConnorNBA
.
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Jimmy Butler has truly become one of the most entertaining players in basketball during the Heat’s improbable Finals run.
Kicks your ass on both ends of the court while backing up his trash talk along the way.
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The Nets are prepared to match offer sheets for Cam Johnson up to 4-years, $100 million, per
@WindhorstESPN
():
“I think he’ll probably get around 90 {million}. If a team comes hunting, he could approach 100 {million}, maybe not all guaranteed. I think the…
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Odds update on Kevin Durant’s next team, per
@DraftKings
:
Suns = -130
Raptors = +300
Nets = +1000
Heat = +1000
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Kevin Durant is putting together his best start to a season in a decade:
31.4 points
7.2 rebounds
5.5 assists
1.2 blocks
52.8/49.2/87.3 shooting splits
64.7 TS%
Since joining the Suns, Durant is shooting a career-best 45.1% on threes.
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