KD downgraded to doubtful as trade talks swirl

Kevin Durant, who is 26 points shy of 30,000 for his career, has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder as trade speculation swirls around the future Hall of Famer.

The Suns say he is dealing with a left ankle sprain.

Durant reaching the milestone in Oklahoma City would have been a full-circle moment, as he spent eight seasons playing for the Thunder after the franchise moved from Seattle following his rookie season.

Durant, who was selected to his 15th All-Star Game, has been routinely booed in Oklahoma City since he left the franchise as a free agent in the summer of 2016 to join the rival Golden State Warriors.

It’s now uncertain whether Durant has played his final game for the Suns, as sources told ESPN that Phoenix has been willing to listen to offers for him in recent days. The Warriors are among the teams with interest, sources told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia, who pulled off a blockbuster deal to acquire Durant from the Brooklyn Nets hours after his purchase of the franchise became official in February 2023, has publicly declared that he has no intention to trade the star forward.