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Devin Booker's Clear Message About Kevin Durant After Suns-Rockets

For the first time in the 2025-26 NBA season, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant played against each other. After the latter was traded during the summer, their two-and-a-half seasons as teammates with the Phoenix Suns came to an end.

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Former Suns star Kevin Durant calls game against Phoenix and fans aren’t happy

HOUSTON — Phoenix Suns fans had mixed reactions of disbelief and grudging respect on Monday after former Suns star Kevin Durant hit the game-winning shot against his former team for the Houston Rockets in a 100-97 victory.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

The Houston Rockets were down 13 to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter of Monday night's game, but that did not stop them from completing a late comeback.

Kevin Durant's late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Phoenix Suns News / EssentiallySports / January 6

Suns HC Breaks Silence After Mat Ishbia Shuts the Doors on Lakers for Dillon Brooks Trade

We’re loving the escalation of Dillon Brooks’ villain arc every time he’s against the Lakers this season. A trade threatens to ruin that. But the powers that be in Phoenix are beating the narrative down faster than Saitama can raise his fist.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 5

Bizarre NBA Clock Malfunction Halts Suns vs Rockets Game

The Phoenix Suns have been involved in a few wonky games during the 2025-26 season, but this takes the cake. Monday night's battle with the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center encountered some clock problems in the first half, which resulted in both teams not having shot or game clocks available.

Phoenix Suns News / The SportsRush / January 5

'Near the Top in Coach of the Year Voting': Suns’ Unexpected 21–14 Start Has NBA Analyst Praising Jordan Ott

The Phoenix Suns are having way more fun this season than anyone expected. After a slow start, they’ve been picking up wins and showing they can hang with the tougher teams in the West, and a huge chunk of the credit has to go to the man in charge of the technical area.

Phoenix Suns News / Bleacher Report / January 5

Watch: DBook on his game-winner vs. OKC ️

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 5

Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Rockets

The Phoenix Suns are getting a boost to their lineup tonight against the Houston Rockets... just not their starting five. The Suns, having won their last six-of-seven games entering Monday night's road test, will see Grayson Allen active for the first time in ten matchups after he was cleared to play with a right knee injury behind him.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 5

Suns Get Massive Boost Ahead of Rockets Game

The Phoenix Suns are on the road for the second night of a back-to-back against the Houston Rockets, fresh off their Sunday night upset victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Dillon Brooks News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 5

Suns Owner Bluntly Shuts Down Dillon Brooks–Lakers Trade Rumors

It's trade season, and the Phoenix Suns aren't immune to the numerous rumors and speculation that comes with the approaching Feb. 5 deadline. One trade particularly has stirred quite the amount of buzz is the Los Angeles Lakers' apparent interest in forward Dillon Brooks, which has floated on social media for quite some time.

Jordan Goodwin News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

How Suns’ Jordan Goodwin Stood Out In Upset Win Over Thunder

Phoenix Suns (21-14) guard Jordan Goodwin became the team’s unsung hero in one of their best wins of the season at home over the defending NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6), on Sunday.