Kevin Durant frustrated with situation in Phoenix
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are starting Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks tonight against the Mavs – 10:03 PM
Suns are starting Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks tonight against the Mavs – 10:03 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Damion Lee is hosting a few kids on Christmas. They got to meet a few players already, including Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/sxUGx5keq0 – 9:18 PM
Damion Lee is hosting a few kids on Christmas. They got to meet a few players already, including Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/sxUGx5keq0 – 9:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kevin Durant reportedly frustrated with Suns’ ‘underwhelming supporting cast’
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 8:00 PM
Kevin Durant reportedly frustrated with Suns’ ‘underwhelming supporting cast’
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 8:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Guys, *EYE* could’ve told you Kevin Durant was frustrated. Anyone who’s heard him after the last few losses could tell you that. Woj didn’t say anything new; they’re losing. No shit he’s frustrated.
It doesn’t mean he wants out of Phoenix or it’s all over. Enjoy your Christmas – 2:27 PM
Guys, *EYE* could’ve told you Kevin Durant was frustrated. Anyone who’s heard him after the last few losses could tell you that. Woj didn’t say anything new; they’re losing. No shit he’s frustrated.
It doesn’t mean he wants out of Phoenix or it’s all over. Enjoy your Christmas – 2:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Hot garbage’: Stephen A. Smith calls out Phoenix Suns ownership, Frank Vogel and Kevin Durant (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:17 PM
‘Hot garbage’: Stephen A. Smith calls out Phoenix Suns ownership, Frank Vogel and Kevin Durant (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:17 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lots going on tonight on PHX. Mavs and Suns really need wins. Mavs have lost 4 of 6. PHX 4 of 5 & 8 of 11. Luka 11 pts away from 10k. Durant w/23 game streak of 25+. The continued chirping between Luka and Booker. Good times. Pre at 9. Tip w/@bdameris &me st 9:40 @971TheFreak – 1:14 PM
Lots going on tonight on PHX. Mavs and Suns really need wins. Mavs have lost 4 of 6. PHX 4 of 5 & 8 of 11. Luka 11 pts away from 10k. Durant w/23 game streak of 25+. The continued chirping between Luka and Booker. Good times. Pre at 9. Tip w/@bdameris &me st 9:40 @971TheFreak – 1:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG this season by position:
PG — Luka (32.9)
SG — Shai (30.8)
SF — KD (30.9)
PF — Giannis (30.8)
C — Embiid (35.0) pic.twitter.com/sW9hdZ8LMQ – 6:40 PM
Most PPG this season by position:
PG — Luka (32.9)
SG — Shai (30.8)
SF — KD (30.9)
PF — Giannis (30.8)
C — Embiid (35.0) pic.twitter.com/sW9hdZ8LMQ – 6:40 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 23 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 19.08
2. Nikola Jokić: 18.149
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.416
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.376
5. Luka Dončić: 15.162
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.036
7. Anthony Davis: 13.731
8. Tyrese Maxey: 13.279
9. Kevin Durant: 12.779
10. Trae Young: 12.746 pic.twitter.com/EcklP8z9lq – 12:02 PM
Dec. 23 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 19.08
2. Nikola Jokić: 18.149
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.416
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.376
5. Luka Dončić: 15.162
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.036
7. Anthony Davis: 13.731
8. Tyrese Maxey: 13.279
9. Kevin Durant: 12.779
10. Trae Young: 12.746 pic.twitter.com/EcklP8z9lq – 12:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Friday night:
Kevin Durant draws technical foul after celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk; Devin Booker, Frank Vogel later receive techs all in 1st half of Phoenix Suns loss at Sacramento Kings (w/video) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/hFWrYIawy4 – 9:08 AM
From Friday night:
Kevin Durant draws technical foul after celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk; Devin Booker, Frank Vogel later receive techs all in 1st half of Phoenix Suns loss at Sacramento Kings (w/video) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/hFWrYIawy4 – 9:08 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Putting up the 36th triple-double of his career, Domantas Sabonis led the Sacramento Kings to a huge win over Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns 🇱🇹
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:57 AM
Putting up the 36th triple-double of his career, Domantas Sabonis led the Sacramento Kings to a huge win over Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns 🇱🇹
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:57 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I asked Mike Brown during the game. He was trying to give me a compliment and I was like, get the fuck out of here. Stop all that doubling and tripling.”
Kevin Durant on blitzing him and Devin Booker, especially when just 1 out there.
“It’s only going to make us better.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/h21BkCvmDc – 4:11 AM
“I asked Mike Brown during the game. He was trying to give me a compliment and I was like, get the fuck out of here. Stop all that doubling and tripling.”
Kevin Durant on blitzing him and Devin Booker, especially when just 1 out there.
“It’s only going to make us better.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/h21BkCvmDc – 4:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Fearless.”
Kevin Durant on Udoka Azubuike play in loss to Kings.
Can this lead to more minutes?
“I hope so. You never know in this league. Guys can play extremely well and still just be a numbers game where guys make more money than you, they’re not going to play you.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/77fjN7KZbR – 4:02 AM
“Fearless.”
Kevin Durant on Udoka Azubuike play in loss to Kings.
Can this lead to more minutes?
“I hope so. You never know in this league. Guys can play extremely well and still just be a numbers game where guys make more money than you, they’re not going to play you.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/77fjN7KZbR – 4:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I stepped on the court a little too far and I can’t do that. It’s disrespectful to the refs and to the game. The rules that’s in place for the game, I can’t break them like that because I’m excited for my teammates.”
Kevin Durant on tech celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pHSGA4bVn0 – 3:50 AM
“I stepped on the court a little too far and I can’t do that. It’s disrespectful to the refs and to the game. The rules that’s in place for the game, I can’t break them like that because I’m excited for my teammates.”
Kevin Durant on tech celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pHSGA4bVn0 – 3:50 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Bad basketball. They shot the ball well in that 3rd. They just played better than us. Top to bottom.”
Kevin Durant after Suns loss to #Kings in which they trailed by 29 in the 3rd quarter.
Durant also acknowledged his 7 turnovers.
“If we want to win, I can’t do that.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/YWliW9sEbS – 3:44 AM
“Bad basketball. They shot the ball well in that 3rd. They just played better than us. Top to bottom.”
Kevin Durant after Suns loss to #Kings in which they trailed by 29 in the 3rd quarter.
Durant also acknowledged his 7 turnovers.
“If we want to win, I can’t do that.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/YWliW9sEbS – 3:44 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings 120, Suns 105: Updated story for @sacbee_news
– Mike Brown says De’Aaron Fox is “just getting started” when it comes to breaking records
– Devin Booker calls Domantas Sabonis a “force”
– Kevin Durant has high praise for Keegan Murray
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:21 AM
Kings 120, Suns 105: Updated story for @sacbee_news
– Mike Brown says De’Aaron Fox is “just getting started” when it comes to breaking records
– Devin Booker calls Domantas Sabonis a “force”
– Kevin Durant has high praise for Keegan Murray
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Don’t try to control the game. Udoka has been waiting all season to play and you shouldn’t penalize the team for being excited for their teammate just as they celebrated when Malik (Monk) dunked it.” Devin Booker.
Got tech after Kevin Durant got one following Azubuike jam #Suns pic.twitter.com/xArfrSnE8w – 3:01 AM
“Don’t try to control the game. Udoka has been waiting all season to play and you shouldn’t penalize the team for being excited for their teammate just as they celebrated when Malik (Monk) dunked it.” Devin Booker.
Got tech after Kevin Durant got one following Azubuike jam #Suns pic.twitter.com/xArfrSnE8w – 3:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I was surprised. I didn’t know why he got the tech. He was just happy it was a great play.”
Udoka Azubuike on Kevin Durant celebrating his dunk in the 1st half of Friday’s loss at Sacramento.
Durant came too far onto the court from the bench. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/YkgkV9GSRO – 2:47 AM
“I was surprised. I didn’t know why he got the tech. He was just happy it was a great play.”
Udoka Azubuike on Kevin Durant celebrating his dunk in the 1st half of Friday’s loss at Sacramento.
Durant came too far onto the court from the bench. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/YkgkV9GSRO – 2:47 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Have player interviews from Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Udoka Azubuike incoming. #Suns – 2:21 AM
Have player interviews from Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Udoka Azubuike incoming. #Suns – 2:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The league is trying to crack down on that. They’ve communicated that to us. It was called correctly but I just don’t know if it was called when the Kings were celebrating.” Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant tech for coming on court from bench celebrating Udoka Azubuike dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eXN1Ibzi5f – 1:55 AM
“The league is trying to crack down on that. They’ve communicated that to us. It was called correctly but I just don’t know if it was called when the Kings were celebrating.” Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant tech for coming on court from bench celebrating Udoka Azubuike dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eXN1Ibzi5f – 1:55 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: SAC 120, PHX 105
Durant: 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 24 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-20 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 5-5 FG
Sabonis: 28-11-11, 12-15 FG
Suns have lost 8 of their last 11 games – 12:28 AM
Final: SAC 120, PHX 105
Durant: 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 24 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-20 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 5-5 FG
Sabonis: 28-11-11, 12-15 FG
Suns have lost 8 of their last 11 games – 12:28 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings led by 29, carry a 103-84 lead over the Suns into the 4th here in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox with 23, Domantas Sabonis 18pts, 12 assists and 9 rebounds for Kings. Suns with 26 from Kevin Durant. – 12:01 AM
Kings led by 29, carry a 103-84 lead over the Suns into the 4th here in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox with 23, Domantas Sabonis 18pts, 12 assists and 9 rebounds for Kings. Suns with 26 from Kevin Durant. – 12:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: SAC 103, PHX 84
Durant: 26 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-13 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 5-5 FG
Fox: 23-7-5, 9-15 FG – 12:00 AM
End of 3Q: SAC 103, PHX 84
Durant: 26 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-13 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 5-5 FG
Fox: 23-7-5, 9-15 FG – 12:00 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant scores 25+ points for the 23rd game in a row, tying Joel Embiid and LeBron James (who did it in 2021) for the longest streak since 2018-19 when James Harden did it 40 games straight. – 12:00 AM
Kevin Durant scores 25+ points for the 23rd game in a row, tying Joel Embiid and LeBron James (who did it in 2021) for the longest streak since 2018-19 when James Harden did it 40 games straight. – 12:00 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
KD, Book and the Suns are really tappin out on Vogel like this?!! I know they haven’t had their Big 3 this season… but this type of basketball they’re playing makes my damn skin crawl. Carry the hell on… – 11:54 PM
KD, Book and the Suns are really tappin out on Vogel like this?!! I know they haven’t had their Big 3 this season… but this type of basketball they’re playing makes my damn skin crawl. Carry the hell on… – 11:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saben Lee with the push, finds Durant for dunk, but then Suns again, don’t get back and Sabonis gets layup opportunity, is fouled.
#Suns down 98-75 with 3:21 left in 3rd. – 11:53 PM
Saben Lee with the push, finds Durant for dunk, but then Suns again, don’t get back and Sabonis gets layup opportunity, is fouled.
#Suns down 98-75 with 3:21 left in 3rd. – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant draws tech after celebrating dunk from bench; Booker, Vogel later draw techs #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:50 PM
Durant draws tech after celebrating dunk from bench; Booker, Vogel later draw techs #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns come out of timeout, Allen passes up a 3 to drive and finds Eubanks, who loses ball out of bounds.
Booker scores in transition to finally get #Suns on board in 2nd half. Sabonis answer.
Down 23 as Barnes runs Durant off Sabonis, hits 3. – 11:39 PM
#Suns come out of timeout, Allen passes up a 3 to drive and finds Eubanks, who loses ball out of bounds.
Booker scores in transition to finally get #Suns on board in 2nd half. Sabonis answer.
Down 23 as Barnes runs Durant off Sabonis, hits 3. – 11:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Only on pace for 76 FT attempts now – 11:19 PM
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Only on pace for 76 FT attempts now – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being called for over and back being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, but he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 at the half. – 11:17 PM
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being called for over and back being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, but he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 at the half. – 11:17 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Angry Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pick up dual technicals here in the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Angry Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pick up dual technicals here in the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Garbage technical foul call on Kevin Durant.
Yes, punish him for emphatically celebrating his teammate making a good play. – 11:03 PM
Garbage technical foul call on Kevin Durant.
Yes, punish him for emphatically celebrating his teammate making a good play. – 11:03 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Durant came onto the court cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was called for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one of his own. – 11:02 PM
Durant came onto the court cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was called for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one of his own. – 11:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
These refs are cops lol how are you gonna give a tech for KD celebrating a dunk like that from Azubuike?? – 11:02 PM
These refs are cops lol how are you gonna give a tech for KD celebrating a dunk like that from Azubuike?? – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant came off the bench onto the court to celebrate the play and Durant was called for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then gets called for a tech talking to the officials.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant came off the bench onto the court to celebrate the play and Durant was called for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then gets called for a tech talking to the officials.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both got hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both got hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Tech on the Suns bench celebrating a dunk. It was issued to Kevin Durant. – 11:01 PM
Tech on the Suns bench celebrating a dunk. It was issued to Kevin Durant. – 11:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
Currently on pace for 100 combined FT attempts – 10:48 PM
End of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
Currently on pace for 100 combined FT attempts – 10:48 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The first quarter is over, Kings lead 35-30. A total of 25 free throws were shot in that opening period. Kevin Durant 9 points for PHX, De’Aaron Fox 12 points for SAC – 10:47 PM
The first quarter is over, Kings lead 35-30. A total of 25 free throws were shot in that opening period. Kevin Durant 9 points for PHX, De’Aaron Fox 12 points for SAC – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant wants Suns to get into offense quicker.
Didn’t happen that trip, but Booker found Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Durant wants Suns to get into offense quicker.
Didn’t happen that trip, but Booker found Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Exploited double on Durant there, ball movement led to Metu dunk, but again, can’t get stop after score.
#Suns down 33-26 with 2:15 left in 1st quarter. – 10:38 PM
Exploited double on Durant there, ball movement led to Metu dunk, but again, can’t get stop after score.
#Suns down 33-26 with 2:15 left in 1st quarter. – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got movement that trip, Durant off ball catch and shoot, but #Suns can’t get stop after score.
Huerter scores.
Azubuike checks in for Eubanks, who has two fouls early. 9:20 left in 1st quarter.
Scores right away. PHX 4-of-6 FGs, but again, can’t get stop. Fox 3 answer. Down 6. – 10:16 PM
Got movement that trip, Durant off ball catch and shoot, but #Suns can’t get stop after score.
Huerter scores.
Azubuike checks in for Eubanks, who has two fouls early. 9:20 left in 1st quarter.
Scores right away. PHX 4-of-6 FGs, but again, can’t get stop. Fox 3 answer. Down 6. – 10:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th different starting lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out due to personal reasons.
He had started every game. – 9:48 PM
#Suns starting lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th different starting lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out due to personal reasons.
He had started every game. – 9:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s 7 feet, plays like he’s 6-6.”
Mike Brown on Kevin Durant, who was out due to injury in their last meeting Kings won in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/lbTeNoV0yu – 8:22 PM
“He’s 7 feet, plays like he’s 6-6.”
Mike Brown on Kevin Durant, who was out due to injury in their last meeting Kings won in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/lbTeNoV0yu – 8:22 PM
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It doesn’t get any easier, but Booker is trying to keep perspective. “I’ve been through worse than this,” Devin Booker told Bleacher Report. “Remember those first five years for me? I’ve seen this before. I trust everybody in here. We have the talent to turn it around. I’m not too discouraged, but there’s a pep in our step now. We know we have some work to clean up. It’s better to go through this now than the end of the season.” “The night of [a loss] is always frustrating,” Booker told B/R. “But it always feels better when we all get back together and get in the gym and start cleaning things up. Looking at the history of who we have around here. The likes of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and a championship coach in Coach Vogel, I trust everybody in here.” -via Bleacher Report / December 23, 2023
On the Gervin/ Durant comparisons and has Kevin Durant ever talked to him about his game… George Gervin: I used to be his mentor. The NBA had a mentoring program early on in his career when he was with Seattle and I went up there a few times and sat with him, ate dinner, talked to him, talked with him about basketball and also did it with him when he was down there in OKC, you know? So I had a personal relationship with KD. People would always ask, Man, who reminds you of you? And I say, ‘He does in a sense because of the effectiveness in scoring.’ But I tell ‘em, ‘He doesn’t score like ME!’ [Kevin’s] tall and slender and I think that’s where people make the comparison but our abilities to score totally different. The effectiveness is the same. We BOTH get it done. -via YouTube / December 21, 2023