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Kevin Durant is predicted to make his debut with the Phoenix Suns on March 1 in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Durant hasn’t performed since Jan. 8 after struggling an MCL sprain whereas he was nonetheless a member of the Brooklyn Nets.
While Durant’s return to NBA motion was already extremely anticipated, there will probably be heightened consideration surrounding this recreation after Okay.D. was traded to the Suns forward of the commerce deadline on Feb. 9. It was a transfer that despatched shockwaves across the league, because the Finals MVP’s addition to a roster that already options All-Star expertise in Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton instantly made Phoenix a title favourite.
Though there’ll doubtless be some rust for Durant to knock off after not taking part in for practically two months, it will give us our first have a look at how Okay.D. suits alongside the remainder of the Suns roster. Obviously Durant brings a wealth of expertise to Phoenix on each ends of the ground, but it surely’ll nonetheless take a while for he and his new teammates to construct chemistry earlier than competing for a championship.
Durant requested a commerce from the Nets a pair days previous to the commerce deadline after former teammate Kyrie Irving demanded a commerce that landed him on the Dallas Mavericks. It was Durant’s second commerce request in seven months after asking for one previous to the beginning of this season, with Phoenix listed as certainly one of his most popular locations. Durant in the end acquired his want in being dealt to the Suns, and now we’ll get to see him swimsuit up for the championship-contending workforce subsequent Wednesday on the highway in opposition to the Hornets.
