Booker leads Suns over Timberwolves in Durant’s home debut

After a huge ovation from the sellout crowd — which waited more than a month to see him play a game in Phoenix after his trade from Brooklyn — Durant missed his first six shots and finished 5 of 18 from the field, though he did hit a couple important 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter.

Kevin Durant to return to Suns lineup on March 29: report

Durant has been out of action since March 8 when he injured his ankle after slipping on the court during pregame warmups.

Booker, bench lead Suns past skidding Jazz as Ayton returns

Deandre Ayton had 14 points after missing four games with a bruised hip. But a trio off the bench was pivotal for Phoenix: Terrence Ross had 13 points, Cameron Payne added 12 and Bismack Biyombo scored 11. They helped the Suns to a 57-25 advantage in bench points.

Al McCoy: Voice of the Phoenix Suns to retire after 51 years
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Al McCoy, the longtime voice of the Phoenix Suns, is set to retire after 51 years of calling basketball games. FOX 10's Robby Baker sat down with McCoy for a one-on-one interview.

Kevin Durant expected to make Suns home debut, Coyotes minority owner arrested: top sports stories

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will reportedly make his highly anticipated home debut following his latest injury, and a minority owner of the Arizona Coyotes has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 20-26.

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

Lakers charge to skid-snapping win over Suns, 122-111

Booker scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half for the Suns, who have been called for 31 personal fouls in each of their last two games. Chris Paul said the box score was “a little weird-looking."

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.

Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video

The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.

Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win

The Suns trailed by nine points at halftime but cut the deficit to 85-84 heading to the fourth after Devin Booker hit a mid-range jumper at the third-quarter buzzer.

Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory

Things got heated in the closing minutes when JaMychal Green and ex-Warriors guard Damion Lee received a double technical with 1:12 left. Curry’s mom, Sonya, hopped out of her seat and became emotional yelling and making sure son-in-law Lee was OK.

Kevin Durant injures ankle during warmups, Cardinals release WR: top sports stories

Kevin Durant's highly anticipated home debut will have to wait after the Phoenix Suns star got injured during pregame warmups, and the Arizona Cardinals have cut ties with a wide receiver that they traded for last season – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 6-12.

Kings use late run, stellar bench to push past Suns 128-119

The loss snapped Phoenix’s four-game winning streak. The Kings moved 3 1/2 games ahead of the Suns for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff race.

Suns’ Kevin Durant out with ankle injury, re-evaluated in 3 weeks

Kevin Durant has played in just three games — all on the road — since coming to the Suns in a deal that sent Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and other draft compensation to the Brooklyn Nets.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp released from jail after arrest in drive-by shooting investigation

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.

Booker, Ross help Suns rout Thunder after Durant injures ankle during warmups

Kevin Durant’s expected home debut was over before it started after a pregame mishap. Devin Booker was more than willing — and able — to pick up the scoring load.

Kevin Durant: Tickets for Phoenix Suns star's home debut surge in price

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is making his home debut tonight at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix, and as you can imagine, it's a hot ticket.