Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets defends Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/07/photos-phoenix-suns-denver-nuggets-game-4-nba-western-conference-playoffs/

All the while the Clippers kept mulling their own options for how to optimize their tandem of to keep pace in a Western Conference that is getting stronger after the Phoenix Suns reportedly struck a deal for Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant late Wednesday.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2023-02-08/clippers-mavericks-kyrie-irving-nba-recap

April 17 (UPI) -- Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 38 points, including 25 in the second half, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a tight victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of a Western Conference playoff series.

Source: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NBA/2023/04/22/Jimmy-Butler-Miami-Heat-beat-Milwaukee-Bucks-lead/3791682205717/

Because he was acquired in the midseason deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, the Nets star has one more game available to play.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/08/nets-mikal-bridges-set-to-play-83rd-game-in-82-game-season-on-sunday/

Brian Geltzeiler of SiriusXM NBA Radio that the Phoenix Suns are another team “prominently” on the radar for the ex-MVP Harden.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/surprise-team-james-harden-suns/615174

Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Terrence Ross (8) of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 118-102 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/09/denver-nuggets-phoenix-suns-game-5-photos-nba-playoffs/

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) listens to forward DeMar DeRozan (11) during a timeout in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at the United Center on March 3, 2023, in Chicago.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/visuals/ct-chicago-bulls-phoenix-suns-030323-photos-20230304-t3us4diao5hmvail37mxuzdlm4-photogallery.html

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook brings the ball up the court during Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in Phoenix.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/25/swanson-clippers-cant-complete-game-5-rally-against-suns-close-frustrating-season/

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook motions to a teammate during Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns on April 25, 2023, in Phoenix.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/07/01/clippers-bring-back-russell-westbrook-trade-for-k-j-martin/

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant.

Source: https://basquiatstrings.co.uk/ucla-gymnastics-falls-short-in-ncaa-championship-quest-bt-news

Colin Cowherd explores the possibility of Chris Paul joining the LA Clippers next season after he was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards over the weekend.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-677014c7600069a

Denver Nuggets center and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic has been assessed a technical foul for making contact with Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ichpia during the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday.

Source: https://www.mutiny.in/will-nikola-jokic-be-suspended-after-his-confrontation-with-suns-owner-matt-ishbala-what-we-expect-the-nba-to-do/

Devin Booker scored 29 points, Bismack Biyombo added 17 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, and the Phoenix Suns snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 125-105 on Saturday night.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-11903453/Brooklyn-Nets-upset-Miami-29-point-blowout-stop-Cavaliers-clinching-playoffs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Devin Booker starred as the Phoenix Suns overcame an opening defeat to beat the LA Clippers 123-109 in the second home game of their play-off series.

Source: https://nationwideradiojm.com/devin-booker-leads-phoenix-suns-to-victory-over-la-clippers-in-play-off-series/

Durant’s presence on the Phoenix Suns, alongside cover athlete Devin Booker, suggests a potential golden age for the Suns’ basketball team.

Source: https://thesource.com/2023/06/29/nba-2k23-season-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-2k23-season-8

For the first time in half a century, the Phoenix Suns will need a new radio broadcaster.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/apple/ted-lasso-cast-will-visit-white-house-for-mental-health-discussion.html

Frustrated Kawhi Leonard missed Game 3 for Clippers, a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/4/22/23692288/utah-jazz-coach-will-hardy-wants-jazz-players-to-narrow-offseason-work

George did not play in L.A.’s first-round playoff loss to the Phoenix Suns this year because of a knee injury.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/clippers-considering-trade-paul-george/616596

Harden was traded at the deadline last year and while most of New York was asleep with no intention of caring about the Nets in the morning, Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

Source: https://deadspin.com/nba-trade-deadline-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant-irving-1850092908

Harrison Barnes scored 19 points, De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk each added 18 and the Sacramento Kings used a balanced effort to beat the Phoenix Suns 128-119 on Saturday night.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-03-11/kings-use-late-run-to-push-past-suns-128-119