Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) prior to the game against the Houston Rockets Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns Make Kevin Durant Decision Before Thunder Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 5, 2025 3:28 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns will play the Oklahoma City Thunder (in Oklahoma).

For the game, the Suns will be without their best player, as Kevin Durant has been ruled out.

Durant is averaging 26.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 52.4% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range in 39 games.

Via Chris Haynes: "Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me."

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 5, 2025

While Durant is clearly dealing with an injury, he has also been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors over the last 48 hours.

Via John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix: "Here is the latest. It is highly unlikely now that the Suns will trade Kevin Durant to Golden State. KD does not want to play for the Warriors he wants to stay in Phoenix. This trade had a lot of momentum in the last 24 hours but that momentum is lost."

Here is the latest. It is highly unlikely now that the Suns will trade Kevin Durant to Golden State. KD does not want to play for the Warriors he wants to stay in Phoenix. This trade had a lot of momentum in the last 24 hours but that momentum is lost.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) February 5, 2025