The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns are two teams at the opposite end of the spectrum right now.
Denver has been one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference, currently on a five-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Suns just snapped a three-game losing streak and are one game above .500.
To make matters worse for the Suns, they reportedly have a messy Kevin Durant situation on their hands after putting him up in trade talks without notifying him. On top of that, Durant is currently dealing with an injury.
The Phoenix Suns have upgraded Kevin Durant from out to questionable against the Denver Nuggets.
Suns injury report vs. Nuggets:
QUESTIONABLE: Grayson Allen (left knee soreness), Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) and Bradley Beal (left great toe soreness).
OUT: Cody Martin (trade transition) and Vasa Micic (trade transition) #Suns
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 8, 2025
With the way the Suns have been struggling, their fans have been desperate to see Durant return, especially against a powerhouse like the Nuggets.
Via @36Unbothered_: “Cmon goat we need you.”
Cmon goat we need you
— (26-25)🏀🏜️ (@36Unbothered_) February 8, 2025
Surprisingly, the Phoenix Suns actually beat the Nuggets in their latest matchup on Christmas Day. However, the Suns are in a much different position now compared to then and are far more desperate.
VIa @CardsCanyon: “we need you 35.”
we need you 35 https://t.co/GJVWqCrcQJ
— 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒓 (@CardsCanyon) February 8, 2025
In the last two seasons, Phoenix has actually beaten Denver in three out of their last five matchups. Even if Durant doesn’t play, there’s a chance that Denver will be very shorthanded with injuries on Saturday night.
The fact that Kevin Durant was upgraded to questionable is a huge sign for Phoenix, but it’s not a guarantee that he’ll play.
The Denver Nuggets face off against the Phoenix Suns at 9:00 p.m. EST on Saturday.
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