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Kevin Durant Calls Out Former Team Suns for Foul Baiting in Phoenix Return

Kevin Durant made a strong return to Phoenix on Tuesday night, leading the Houston Rockets to a convincing 119–105 victory against his former team. Entering the night averaging 26.8 points over his last ten games, Durant overcame a slow shooting start to finish with 24 points and five three-pointers at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Kevin Durant shares a brutally honest opinion of Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks is going to try harder if he wants to get under Kevin Durant’s skin. The two faced off anew on Tuesday, as Brooks’ Phoenix Suns hosted Durant and the Houston Rockets at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 8

Game Rockets overcome poor start and dismiss Suns, 119-105

What is with the Suns dominating the first quarter and then struggling throughout? I could have sworn that in the last game I covered against the Charlotte Hornets, the Suns did the same thing they did tonight.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / April 8

Phoenix Suns fiery start extinguished by Houston Rockets in emotional matchup

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns opened Tuesday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets hot, but couldn’t seal the deal as they suffered a season sweep at the hands of Houston in a 119-105 loss.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Amen Thompson, Jalen Green had fiery exchange in Rockets-Suns clash

Jalen Green and Amen Thompson showed some animosity between them during Tuesday’s clash between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns. The Suns led the Rockets 55-50 late in the second half when Devin Booker gave possession up to Thompson, leading to a 1-on-1 face-off between the Rockets wing and his former teammate Green on the other end.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 8

Phoenix Suns make franchise history in dominant first quarter against Rockets

The Phoenix Suns didn’t just get hot in the first quarter on Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets; they made franchise history per NBC Sports and started a conversation.

Kevin Durant News / Burn City Sports / April 8

Kevin Durant’s opinion on Phoenix Suns reveals bigger story behind the scenes

Kevin Durant had some glaring comments in his return to Phoenix for the matchup between the Suns and the Houston Rockets, though his tone changed when he was asked about his view on the team now and what occurred during his time in the valley.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / April 7

Jordan Ott welcomes emotional stakes as Phoenix Suns prep for Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant is making his way back to Mortgage Matchup Center for the first time since being traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in the offseason.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / April 7

Dillon Brooks committed to Suns, wants to retire in Phoenix

One of the biggest surprises this NBA season has been the Phoenix Suns. From expected lottery loiters to playoff predators, the franchise has cemented itself as one of the most hardworking teams in the NBA, which can be thanks to the arrival of Dillon Brooks.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Kevin Durant News / Burn City Sports / April 7

Durant 'over' trade from Suns to Rockets ahead of return to Phoenix

GLENDALE – Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets, 16-time All-Star Kevin Durant broke his silence about his return against his former team.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Suns: Will Dillon Brooks, Haywood Highsmith Play?

The Phoenix Suns are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference showdown. Phoenix enters Tuesday’s game with a 43-35 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls on the road on Sunday.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 7

Dillon Brooks wants LeBron James in a dream one-on-one, and fans love it

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hesitate to call his shot when asked about his dream one-on-one matchup. The club’s social media team asked players who they would want to take on by themselves, with some naming Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and other notable names.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

Mavericks vs. Suns: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 08)

The Phoenix Suns look to strengthen their postseason positioning as they host a Dallas Mavericks squad focused on finishing a developmental season on a

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 7

The Suns should not fall for the Giannis Antetokounmpo temptation

The Phoenix Suns, at least in theory, have learned their lesson when it comes to chasing names and contracts in the pursuit of building a contender. Or at the very least, it feels that way after one full cycle removed from the Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal era.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 7

Suns Know Kevin Durant's Return Will Be Must-See TV

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant's return to Mortgage Matchup Arena, the first time he'll play against the Phoenix Suns here in the desert since being traded over the summer, is set to be must-see television.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / April 6

Rockets, Suns fight for playoff position as Kevin Durant returns to Phoenix

Kevin Durant will make his belated return to Phoenix when the Houston Rockets play the host Suns on Tuesday. Durant missed the first game between the two in Phoenix in November while attending to a family matter, but about the only thing that matters now is playoff positioning.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 6

Suns Continue Falling Across New NBA Power Rankings

The Phoenix Suns have just four regular season matchups on deck, and after an up-and-down regular season they're ready for some sort of playoff basketball.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6

Suns’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

Although the Phoenix Suns have some nightmare scenarios possibly awaiting them for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, there are some dream matchups as well. They are three games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / April 6

Dillon Brooks Has Tech Rescinded, Can Play Tuesday

Suns wing Dillon Brooks has received a reprieve from the league office. His technical foul that was issued with 7:24 remaining in the fourth quarter of Phoenix’s game against the Bulls on Sunday has been rescinded, NBA Official tweets.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6

Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible

Sixty-five seems to be the magic number these days as the regular season comes to a close. The NBA’s 65-game rule for eligibility for the individual awards has been polarizing, to say the least.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 5

Suns’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Phoenix Suns are locked into the No. 7 seed as of writing this. However, they will be participating in the play-in tournament with a chance to either keep their position or become the No.

Phoenix Suns News / Total Apex Sports / April 5

Devin Booker, Jalen Green Power Suns Past Bulls in Late-Game Thriller 120-110

The grind of the late NBA season can mess with a team’s psyche. Coming into Sunday afternoon’s matchup at the United Center, the Phoenix Suns desperately needed a palate cleanser.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / April 5

Suns make clutch shots late to finish off Bulls

Devin Booker scored 30 points, Jalen Green added 25 and Dillon Brooks sank a pair of clutch baskets down the stretch to help the Phoenix Suns past the host Chicago Bulls 120-110 on Sunday.

Jordan Ott News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Suns coach Jordan Ott: Defensive breakdowns starting to cost us

Despite a strong overall season, the Suns are still searching for more consistency on the defensive end, particularly as they approach the postseason. Head coach Jordan Ott has emphasized a more physical defensive identity throughout the year, with veterans like Dillon Brooks helping set the tone.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 3