Shams Charania: Big 3 debut: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are expected to be available to play for the Phoenix Suns tonight vs. the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources. Durant has been upgraded to probable after missing two games with sprained ankle. pic.twitter.com/PykeTekRXA
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Already got one example of the difficulties of doubling the Suns when the Big 3 are out there together. They double Book, KD is one pass away, ball finds Beal in the corner, who attacks the recovering defense for a pull-up. Nets actually did fairly well there, but didn’t matter – 9:19 PM
Already got one example of the difficulties of doubling the Suns when the Big 3 are out there together. They double Book, KD is one pass away, ball finds Beal in the corner, who attacks the recovering defense for a pull-up. Nets actually did fairly well there, but didn’t matter – 9:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got iso with Booker on one side being guarded by Bridges with everyone else opposite, but because Nets want to defend the paint, they get called for defensive 3 seconds.
Then Durant iso with Bridges on him, but Claxton helped off Nurkic to give up open 3. Missed.
#Suns down 1. – 9:17 PM
Got iso with Booker on one side being guarded by Bridges with everyone else opposite, but because Nets want to defend the paint, they get called for defensive 3 seconds.
Then Durant iso with Bridges on him, but Claxton helped off Nurkic to give up open 3. Missed.
#Suns down 1. – 9:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dinwiddie on Durant. Brooklyn opting for that smaller guard matchup we’ve seen on KD in the past. KD draws a shooting foul 90 seconds in. – 9:13 PM
Dinwiddie on Durant. Brooklyn opting for that smaller guard matchup we’ve seen on KD in the past. KD draws a shooting foul 90 seconds in. – 9:13 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Nets starters vs. Phoenix
Mikal Bridges
Cam Johnson
Nic Claxton
Cam Thomas
Spencer Dinwiddie
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are available for the Suns. – 8:43 PM
Nets starters vs. Phoenix
Mikal Bridges
Cam Johnson
Nic Claxton
Cam Thomas
Spencer Dinwiddie
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are available for the Suns. – 8:43 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant: “It’s just good to see everybody. I haven’t seen these people in a while, have some really great memories and some special ties with them. So it was good to get everybody a hug and just to catch up.” #Nets #Suns #NBA – 8:33 PM
Kevin Durant: “It’s just good to see everybody. I haven’t seen these people in a while, have some really great memories and some special ties with them. So it was good to get everybody a hug and just to catch up.” #Nets #Suns #NBA – 8:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Starters
Suns: Booker, Beal, Durant, Metu, Nurkic
Nets: Dinwiddie, Thomas, Bridges, Johnson, Claxton – 8:33 PM
Starters
Suns: Booker, Beal, Durant, Metu, Nurkic
Nets: Dinwiddie, Thomas, Bridges, Johnson, Claxton – 8:33 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant on his first game against the #Nets since being traded to Phoenix: “It’s exciting to see everybody that I worked with, spent a lot of time with. So yeah, it’s good to see everybody.” #Suns #NBA – 8:24 PM
Kevin Durant on his first game against the #Nets since being traded to Phoenix: “It’s exciting to see everybody that I worked with, spent a lot of time with. So yeah, it’s good to see everybody.” #Suns #NBA – 8:24 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD catching up with Nets assistant Ryan Forehan-Kelly. pic.twitter.com/aLzZE1BP9I – 8:14 PM
KD catching up with Nets assistant Ryan Forehan-Kelly. pic.twitter.com/aLzZE1BP9I – 8:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This is like staggering the Big 3.
Kevin Durant finished, Bradley Beal was next to exit and now Devin Booker is starting pregame work.
#Suns Big 3 debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/XMhq734Mbc – 8:13 PM
This is like staggering the Big 3.
Kevin Durant finished, Bradley Beal was next to exit and now Devin Booker is starting pregame work.
#Suns Big 3 debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/XMhq734Mbc – 8:13 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal warming up ahead of the Sun big 3’s first game together. pic.twitter.com/k7X1diBmaV – 8:08 PM
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal warming up ahead of the Sun big 3’s first game together. pic.twitter.com/k7X1diBmaV – 8:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant throwing it down ahead of his first meeting with the Nets since being traded to Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/2RloZ8FUX2 – 8:07 PM
Kevin Durant throwing it down ahead of his first meeting with the Nets since being traded to Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/2RloZ8FUX2 – 8:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal pregame.
#Suns Big 3 regular season debut tonight vs. Brooklyn Nets. #Nets pic.twitter.com/Oj5cYnykC6 – 8:07 PM
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal pregame.
#Suns Big 3 regular season debut tonight vs. Brooklyn Nets. #Nets pic.twitter.com/Oj5cYnykC6 – 8:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Kevin Durant set to play Wednesday vs. Brooklyn Nets to mark Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 debut #Suns #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:43 PM
UPDATED: Kevin Durant set to play Wednesday vs. Brooklyn Nets to mark Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 debut #Suns #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Official: Phoenix Suns Big 3 to debut tonight vs. Brooklyn Nets.
Nassir Little (concussion protocol, orbital fracture) IN as he cleared protocols.
Eric Gordon (calf) OUT.
Chimezie Metu gets the start with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. #Suns #Nets pic.twitter.com/voobZHFRoI – 7:26 PM
Official: Phoenix Suns Big 3 to debut tonight vs. Brooklyn Nets.
Nassir Little (concussion protocol, orbital fracture) IN as he cleared protocols.
Eric Gordon (calf) OUT.
Chimezie Metu gets the start with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. #Suns #Nets pic.twitter.com/voobZHFRoI – 7:26 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Frank Vogel confirms Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are all active tonight. – 7:22 PM
Frank Vogel confirms Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are all active tonight. – 7:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Frank Vogel confirms the Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are all active tonight. – 7:20 PM
Frank Vogel confirms the Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are all active tonight. – 7:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel confirms Kevin Durant is playing and the Big 3 will debut tonight – 7:18 PM
Frank Vogel confirms Kevin Durant is playing and the Big 3 will debut tonight – 7:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Sources: Kevin Durant set to play Wednesday vs. Nets to mark Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 debut #Suns #Nets
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:36 PM
Sources: Kevin Durant set to play Wednesday vs. Nets to mark Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 debut #Suns #Nets
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:36 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant (Left Ankle Sprain) is probable for Phoenix. Nassir Little (Concussion Protocol) is questionable. Grayson Allen (Right Groin Strain), Damion Lee (Right Meniscus Surgery) and Josh Okogie (Right Hip Injury) are out. The #Suns‘ Big 3 could debut vs. the #Nets. – 3:47 PM
Kevin Durant (Left Ankle Sprain) is probable for Phoenix. Nassir Little (Concussion Protocol) is questionable. Grayson Allen (Right Groin Strain), Damion Lee (Right Meniscus Surgery) and Josh Okogie (Right Hip Injury) are out. The #Suns‘ Big 3 could debut vs. the #Nets. – 3:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Tonight’s injury report for the Suns against the Nets:
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) – Probable
Nassir Little (concussion protocol) – Questionable
Grayson Allen (right groin strain) – Out
Josh Okogie (right hip injury) – Out
Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) – Out – 3:42 PM
Tonight’s injury report for the Suns against the Nets:
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) – Probable
Nassir Little (concussion protocol) – Questionable
Grayson Allen (right groin strain) – Out
Josh Okogie (right hip injury) – Out
Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) – Out – 3:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kevin Durant has had a crazy career pic.twitter.com/i6pfq0RyWg – 3:24 PM
Kevin Durant has had a crazy career pic.twitter.com/i6pfq0RyWg – 3:24 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Big 3 debut: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are expected to be available to play for the Phoenix Suns tonight vs. the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources. Durant has been upgraded to probable after missing two games with sprained ankle. pic.twitter.com/PykeTekRXA – 3:16 PM
Big 3 debut: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are expected to be available to play for the Phoenix Suns tonight vs. the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources. Durant has been upgraded to probable after missing two games with sprained ankle. pic.twitter.com/PykeTekRXA – 3:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson talked for nearly a combined 30 minutes with media from here and NY covering #Nets on their road trip.
There will be more coming from them as they make their return to Phoenix to face their former team for 1st time since Kevin Durant trade. #Suns pic.twitter.com/o59kXscjWI – 2:30 PM
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson talked for nearly a combined 30 minutes with media from here and NY covering #Nets on their road trip.
There will be more coming from them as they make their return to Phoenix to face their former team for 1st time since Kevin Durant trade. #Suns pic.twitter.com/o59kXscjWI – 2:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns looked like they were on the verge of this getting out of hand, but got back in it with 3s.
Phoenix 10-of-25 from deep with Okogie, Metu each hitting 3 as the two scored 10 each in 1st half.
Got Booker 3 fouls, Beal on minute restriction and no Durant (ankle) #Suns down 3. pic.twitter.com/Royomhl4Qb – 11:32 PM
Suns looked like they were on the verge of this getting out of hand, but got back in it with 3s.
Phoenix 10-of-25 from deep with Okogie, Metu each hitting 3 as the two scored 10 each in 1st half.
Got Booker 3 fouls, Beal on minute restriction and no Durant (ankle) #Suns down 3. pic.twitter.com/Royomhl4Qb – 11:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATE: Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant ‘day-to-day with left ankle sprain, may return some point this week (w/videos) #Suns #DubNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:03 PM
UPDATE: Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant ‘day-to-day with left ankle sprain, may return some point this week (w/videos) #Suns #DubNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Kevin Durant pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/qCtqbxx05h – 9:24 PM
Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Kevin Durant pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/qCtqbxx05h – 9:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (ankle) pregame.
Out tonight vs. #Warriors. pic.twitter.com/0YJjMz4hwa – 9:01 PM
Kevin Durant (ankle) pregame.
Out tonight vs. #Warriors. pic.twitter.com/0YJjMz4hwa – 9:01 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant moving well as he goes through his usual pregame work pic.twitter.com/Ha9JowLZ0v – 8:56 PM
Kevin Durant moving well as he goes through his usual pregame work pic.twitter.com/Ha9JowLZ0v – 8:56 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets‘ tilt with #Suns more than a Kevin Durant reunion nypost.com/2023/12/12/spo… via @nypostsports – 8:55 PM
#Nets‘ tilt with #Suns more than a Kevin Durant reunion nypost.com/2023/12/12/spo… via @nypostsports – 8:55 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Vogel says there’s a chance Durant (ankle) could play tomorrow in Phoenix’s back-to-back, but also a chance he doesn’t play till Friday. Considered day-to-day. – 8:22 PM
Vogel says there’s a chance Durant (ankle) could play tomorrow in Phoenix’s back-to-back, but also a chance he doesn’t play till Friday. Considered day-to-day. – 8:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel said Kevin Durant was just testing the ankle during iso drills, but isn’t ready to go.
Said he could possibly play tomorrow vs. Nets, but it’s looking more like Friday vs. Knicks. #Suns – 8:21 PM
Frank Vogel said Kevin Durant was just testing the ankle during iso drills, but isn’t ready to go.
Said he could possibly play tomorrow vs. Nets, but it’s looking more like Friday vs. Knicks. #Suns – 8:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Frank Vogel said Kevin Durant could possibly play tomorrow but it’s more likely he returns on Friday.
Grayson Allen is still likely a few days out. – 8:21 PM
Frank Vogel said Kevin Durant could possibly play tomorrow but it’s more likely he returns on Friday.
Grayson Allen is still likely a few days out. – 8:21 PM
More on this storyline
Brian Lewis: Neither Kevin Durant nor Bradley Beal will be on any kind of minutes restriction, per Phoenix coach Frank Vogel. #nets #suns -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / December 13, 2023
Kellan Olson: Frank Vogel confirms Kevin Durant is playing tonight. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / December 13, 2023
Duane Rankin: Suns injury report update vs. Nets. Kevin Durant (ankle) PROBABLE. Nassir Little (concussion protocol, orbital fracture) QUESTIONABLE. Josh Okogie (hip), Grayson Allen (groin) and Damion Lee (knee) OUT. #Suns #Nets -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / December 13, 2023
