Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Mon 1/1/24 3:35 PM

Durant has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right hamstring soreness, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant played 39 minutes in Sunday's win over the Magic, recording 31 points (12-21 FG), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block. However, he'll take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set to manage a hamstring injury, which is new for him. Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu, Josh Okogie, Keita Bates-Diop and Yuta Watanabe are candidates for increased roles, but Bradley Beal and Devin Booker should run the offense.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Mon 1/1/24 1:30 PM

Durant notched 31 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 112-107 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Durant led the Suns in scoring in this tight win over the Magic, and while he also made his presence felt in other areas, there's no question his role as a scoring threat is pivotal for his fantasy upside. Durant is averaging 27.9 points, 6.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game since the start of December.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Sat 12/30/23 12:44 AM

Durant accumulated 21 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 133-119 victory over the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Durant delivered double-digit assists for the second straight game, leading the Suns to a relatively comfortable win. He has recorded a combined 27 assists in the past two games, a nice bonus for anyone lucky enough to have him on their roster. He is the seventh-ranked player in nine-category leagues this season, averaging 29.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.9 combined steals and blocks. Barring an injury, Durant should remain a solid first-round asset moving forward.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Tue 12/26/23 10:33 AM

Durant totaled 16 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block across 43 minutes during Monday's 128-114 loss to the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Though Durant turned in useful contributions across the board, his offensive output registered as a disappointment. His shooting woes certainly played a role in Phoenix losing to Dallas after a second-half comeback and a subsequent fourth-quarter meltdown. Durant is still converting at a 51.8 percent clip for the season and is averaging 30.3 points over 25 outings, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too discouraged by Monday's poor showing.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Sat 12/23/23 10:58 AM

Durant had 28 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
The Suns struggled to keep pace with the Kings, and the game was pretty much over by the time the fourth quarter started, but Durant never backed down and delivered a solid stat line across the board. Durant has entrenched himself as Phoenix's main offensive threat ahead of Devin Booker, and he's averaging 30.2 points per game over his last 10 appearances. His numbers have not taken a hit despite sharing the court with another high-usage player in Booker, who has had to adjust in order to accommodate Durant's dominant presence in the offensive scheme.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Wed 12/20/23 10:21 AM

Durant had 40 points (16-28 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Durant's explosive game wasn't enough to upend the Trail Blazers, who finally put the pieces together after a seven-game losing streak. Durant was one point shy of his season-high, and he also turned in his second-highest shot volume of the season.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Mon 12/18/23 12:59 AM

Durant finished Sunday's 112-108 win over the Wizards with 28 points (11-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Durant posted another solid number in his second game back from a two-game absence. The All-Star also matched his best three-point performance of the season with four drilled shots from downtown. Durant had seven consecutive games with 30-plus points before his absence, and it's only a matter of time before he'll be back at that level again.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Sat 12/16/23 10:08 AM

Durant racked up 29 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 139-122 loss to the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Durant's excellent performance wasn't enough to stem the Knicks' offensive explosion, spurred by a stellar game from Jalen Brunson. Based on the past two games, Durant's ankle injury seems to be behind him. The only spot where he needs some improvement is off the glass, as he's averaging only 4.5 rebounds per game since his return.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Thu 12/14/23 2:51 AM

Durant produced 27 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 loss to the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Durant missed Phoenix's prior two games due to an ankle injury, but the brief time off didn't seem to create any rust. The superstar forward shot well from the field and the charity stripe while finishing second on the Suns with 27 points. After being held to 18 points in a season-opening win against the Warriors, Durant has posted at least 25 points in 19 straight contests since. He ranks fourth in the NBA with 30.8 points per game.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Wed 12/13/23 7:22 PM

Durant (ankle) will play in Wednesday's matchup against the Nets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant has missed two consecutive contests with a sprained left ankle, but he's been cleared to take on the Nets. Wednesday's contest is set to mark the first time that Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker will share the floor. Despite the recent absence, Durant won't be under a minutes restriction, per Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com.