The future Hall of Famer will not be in the lineup for the Phoenix Suns against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday due to ankle soreness, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Meanwhile, Durant’s name has been popping up in trade rumours ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. As the Suns sit ninth in the West with a 25-24 record, seemingly everything is on the table ahead of the deadline, including moving Durant now, as the idea of adding Jimmy Butler grows increasingly difficult given Bradley Beal’s reluctance to waive his no-trade clause.
A recent report from Sam Amick, David Aldridge and Anthony Slater of The Athletic indicated the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are considering acquiring Durant either this week or in the summer.
Durant remains an impact scorer at age 36. In 39 games this season, he is averaging 26.9 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting just below 40 per cent from three.
