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The Phoenix Suns are hopeful Kevin Durant returns before the end of the regular season, coach Mike Budenholzer said before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum.
From Arizona Republic
Shams Charania breaks down Kevin Durant's NBA future and how the postseason could shape his next home.
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Both the injury and the fact it came in a 39-point defeat summed up this year for the Suns.
From Bleacher Report
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Bright Side Of The Sun on MSNWhat the 2024-25 Suns City Edition jerseys will forever remind us ofAs the Phoenix Suns’ season draws to a close, there are certain elements that will forever be tied to the 2024–25 team. I know I often go on about the uniforms — the colors, fonts, number placements — and the courts that accompany them.
The Suns tried to cut the line and were punished by getting sent to the end. Fortunately for them, they got a crash course in what not to do. If they’ve learned the right lessons and can apply them, the Suns could be back in the playoff mix sooner than expected.
The Phoenix Suns were once positioned to be successful for many years, and now with the season coming to a close they will have to face a harsh reality this offseason.
The Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Grizzlies, Warriors, Timberwolves, and Mavericks (if healthy) will certainly be better than the Suns. That leaves the Suns to fight for the nine seed, but the Clippers and Spurs will also be in the mix, and the Kings could stay relevant, once again forcing the Suns out.
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Mike Budenholzer helped lead the Bucks to the 2021 NBA championship, and he returns to Fiserv Forum as a visiting coach for the first time since being fired in 2023. Budenholzer, an Arizona native, is in his first season as the coach of the Suns.
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