Kevin Durant’s 43 points carried the Phoenix Suns ’ scoring load during Devin Booker’s absence, but the Detroit Pistons handed the Suns their second straight loss, 133-125, on Saturday. Bradley Beal put up 26 points, six rebounds, five assists, and Tyus Jones shot a nearly perfect 7-of-8 in the losing effort.

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant appears to be set for another All-Star nod as the 2024-25 season continues. Durant was second in All-Star voting for Western Conference frontcourt players, only trailing Nikola Jokic in votes after the NBA's first update.

As the Suns continue to hover around the bottom of the Western Conference standings, blowing up this core has to be a conversation that the front office must at least consider.

"I just think I got to be better affecting the game," Durant said after Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Footprint Center. He's also shooting 41.1% from 3 and 83.6% from the line. The fans certainly believe Durant is doing plenty,

The first fan voting returns of the NBA All-Star voting were released today. A pair of Phoenix Suns made the list, with Kevin Durant finishing second in frontcourt voting behind only Nikola Jokic and ahead of LeBron James.