The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, acquiring 13\u002Dtime All\u002DStar Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets
The 34-year-old Durant is still playing at an elite level, averaging nearly 30 points per game this season. Durant and the Suns were linked to trade rumors over the past summer, but nothing materialized until Wednesday.
Phoenix has never won an NBA championship. The Suns made the Finals two seasons ago, but lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. They also played in the Finals in 1976 and 1993. The Suns have had several injuries this season, but played better in recent weeks. They jumped to fifth in the Western Conference with a 30-26 record. Booker and Paul have both recently returned.
When former Nets teammate Kyrie Irving heard the news, he said: “I’m just glad that he got out of there.”
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