Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained before Thursday's game the significance of trading for Nick Richards.

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant called out a heckling fan during the team's game vs the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.

Michael Pina of The Ringer came out firing with a piece as to why the Suns should actually move superstar F Kevin Durant instead of continuing to go "all-in" on the title pursuit in the midst of a potentially second disappointing season in a row.

Kevin Durant and the Suns got more physical in the third quarter, cutting into the Hawks' lead to make it 89-87. Durant (game-high 27 points) was nearly a perfect 6-of-7 and added both of his steals in the third. Devin Booker has 21 points.

Kevin Durant also had a great game recording ... Even with Nurkić out, head coach Mike Budenholzer played just one center in the game, Mason Plumlee, who ended with just five rebounds.

Devin Booker scored the game-high 37 points and Kevin Durant added 23 as the Phoenix Suns thwarted the Washington Wizards' late comeback for a 130-123 win Thursday. This was Booker's fourth straight game scoring 30 or more.

The Phoenix Suns (19-19) face the Atlanta Hawks (19-19) on Tuesday, airing on Arizona's Family at 5:30 p.m. This is the Suns' first of a five-game road trip, and second of their home and away season series against the Hawks.

Devin Booker scored 35 points, including seven 3s, while Kevin Durant added ... center Clint Capela. Budenholzer says Hawks stint 'special time in my life' Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has strolled ...