In the first matchup, the Celtics blew out the Suns by 30 points in a game that was never really close. They were able to do that despite a big effort from Kevin Durant. Durant ha

The Phoenix Suns are hopeful Kevin Durant returns before the end of the regular season, coach Mike Budenholzer said before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Durant sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of Sunday’s home loss to the Houston Rockets.

There's an argument that Phoenix should go all-in on a full-scale rebuild. Trade KD and Devin Booker, horde as many draft assets as possible, wait out Bradley Beal's contract (which expires in 2027, assuming he picks up his $57.1 million player option) and start over.