Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant got off to a slow start during Thursday's Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. The All-Star forward only hit 1-of-10 shots from the floor to begin the contest. He ended up getting into a flow, but it was too late by then. Durant finished the game with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the Game 6 loss. The Suns will look to add depth around Durant heading into next season. The absence of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton certainly hurt the Suns chances during this series. The performances of Devin Booker and Durant weren't enough to overcome the Nuggets.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was back to his efficient self and made an impact all over the court in Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets. He had 36 points on 11-for-19 shooting with a game-high 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block. Durant sat for only four minutes and finished with 2-for-4 shooting from downtown while hitting 12-for-13 at the charity stripe. The veteran superstar has been very aggressive in getting to the line in the last two games and it's given his scoring numbers a big boost. With Devin Booker also in top form, the Suns are looking very dangerous. On Sunday, the two became the first duo in NBA history to each record 35 points, five rebounds and five assists in consecutive playoff games.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant finished with 39 points in Friday's postseason win over Denver. He also had nine rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks. Durant and Devin Booker put on a show in Phoenix on Friday night, with both men combining for 86 points to help their team avoid going down 3-0 in this series. Of course, the absence of Chris Paul (groin) is not ideal. However, Durant should benefit from a production standpoint without Paul on the floor, which is something DFS managers should keep in mind for Game 4.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant scored a team-high 29 points and also led his crew in rebounding in Saturday's Game 1 loss to Denver. He had 14 rebounds for his second double-double of the 2023 playoffs, adding one assist and one steal with three blocks. Durant shot a very efficient 12-for-19 from the field, but he also committed seven of the team's 16 turnovers. The veteran superstar also had some struggles with his handles early in the first-round series and you would expect him to clean up the turnovers in the upcoming games. He'll head into Game 2 having shot a sizzling 61.5 percent from the field against Denver across the whole campaign.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant totaled a team-high 31 points as Phoenix grabbed a 3-1 series lead against the Clippers on Saturday. KD hit 3-for-4 from deep and shot 9-for-17 overall from the field with a 10-for-11 record at the line. With Devin Booker putting in a 30-point performance, we now have the third duo in NBA history with 25-plus points in each of their first four games of a postseason. Durant also tallied his second double-double of the 2023 playoffs with 11 rebounds and handed out six assists in 45 minutes on the court. Throughout league history, there aren't many players to perform better than Durant in the playoffs, and the veteran superstar is crushing it again this season, averaging 27.8 points with 8.0 rebounds and 6.8 assists.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant nearly registered his third career playoff triple-double in Sunday's Game 1 versus the Clippers, leading his team with 29 points and collecting nine rebounds with 11 assists. KD was held in check at the start of the game and went scoreless in the opening frame despite logging 10:23 of action, but he heated up with a 17-point second quarter and finished the game with a nice all-around line. Durant shot 7-for-15 from the field, including 3-for-7 from downtown, and had a perfect 10-for-10 record at the foul line. On the defensive end, Durant contributed one steal and two blocks in a team-high 45 minutes.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant cashed in another efficient night at the office while the Suns took a four-point win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. The former MVP registered 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one block while shooting 9-for-18 from the floor and 6-for-10 from beyond the arc. Even if the Suns had clinched a specific seed, Durant would probably still see some minutes since the team still needs time to gel before the playoffs. Fantasy managers will be happy to see him remain on the floor after all of the injury issues this season.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant had a great time in his return to Oklahoma City on Sunday, putting up 35 points on 13-for-21 shooting in a 128-118 win over the Thunder. Durant, who finished 3-for-7 from downtown, also made his presence felt defensively by swatting away two shots, and he completed his work with five rebounds and five assists. KD struggled in his first game back from injury, but he has since then casually shot 66.7 percent from the field while producing back-to-back 30-point outings. That's awful news for the rest of the Western Conference with the playoffs just around the corner.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The superstar forward has missed the last 10 games due to sprained left ankle. Luckily, Durant is back before the postseason and should be available for a normal workload. However, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Suns being cautious with Durant during his first game back. Regardless, fantasy managers in season-long formats should get Durant back in their lineups on Wednesday.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Durant has missed the last 10 games after spraining his ankle in pregame warmups, but is reportedly on track to play this week. The Suns will likely have a final decision on Durant's status at some point Wednesday. If Durant is able to return, Josh Okogie, Torrey Craig and T.J. Warren should all see reduced minutes.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been out since March 8 when he sprained his ankle during warmups before a game against Oklahoma City. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Durant will return to the court on Wednesday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 34-year-old has only played three games for Phoenix since being traded. Fantasy managers in the finals or semifinals of their leagues can jump for joy as the fourth-ranked player in nine-category leagues returns.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is going to be sidelined at least the next three weeks. This is a tough break after the superstar forward suffered a left ankle sprain during pre-game warmups on Wednesday. The 34-year-old will hopefully be able to contribute during the Suns' playoff run. Until then, Torrey Craig and Josh Okogie will be asked to step and play more minutes. Both players are worth looking at as streaming options while the Suns are shorthanded.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday night after spraining his ankle during warmups. He was doing his normal routine when it looked like he either slipped or just stepped awkwardly and went down. According to Greg Moore of AZ Central, the team fears that he may have experienced a Grade 2 sprain that would force him to sit out four-to-six weeks. There still needs to be more tests done to see if this is the case, but it doesn't seem too promising at the moment for Durant's start with his new team.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's meeting with OKC. The former MVP was set to make his home debut for the Suns. However, he slipped during pregame warmups and was subsequently ruled out because of a left ankle injury. Phoenix is looking to make a deep postseason run straight to the NBA Finals, so the team likely held Durant out as a precaution, although fantasy managers will anxiously await an update for Saturday's game in Sacramento. That said, Torrey Craig should be considered for fantasy rosters in case Durant misses time moving forward.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was highly efficient and led all scorers against his former teammate Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. In the four-point win, Durant posted 37 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block while shooting 12-for-17 from the floor, 3-for-5 from beyond the arc, and 10-for-11 from the line. This was another game in a long line of efficient nights for one of the best scorers to ever play in the league. When he builds more chemistry with this Suns team, they'll be a force in the West.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant played his first game in a Suns jersey on Wednesday and delivered a strong performance in a 105-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The former Brooklyn Net ended the game with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks while shooting 10-for-15 overall and adding two threes. His return is huge for any fantasy manager looking to make a late push. The honeymoon period for a player on a new team is always a great time, and with a superstar like Durant, he's likely to put up huge numbers with a great team around him.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (knee) is set to make his team debut in Wednesday's matchup against Charlotte. He's listed as probable on the injury report, but the veteran superstar is fully expected to play. Durant has been recovering from an MCL sprain and hasn't played since Jan. 8, so the team likely won't want to push him too much in his first game back. Josh Okogie or Torrey Craig will be pushed to the bench by Durant and it will be a blow to the player's fantasy value, although there should still be a chance to play healthy minutes in the rotation.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (knee) is targeting next Wednesday to return from his knee injury and debut for his new team. Durant has missed the past month and a half with an MCL sprain, but is very close to returning to the court. Durant will have some new threads when he returns after being traded to the Suns over the trade deadline, but should have no impact on his starting role. Durant will likely be listed as questionable for next Wednesday as the Suns continue to update on his status.

The NBA trade deadline has officially come and gone and we had one of the most active deadlines in recent memory with some big stars being dealt. Kyrie, KD, and Westbrook are all heading to new teams and we have been covering those trades and their fantasy impacts here at RotoBaller.But there were plenty of other lesser-known players who were dealt in the last few days and I wanted to go through and make sure we don't overlook some of these trades as some of those deals may even have more fantasy impact than the big moves.So here are some other trades that went down and my two cents on the increase or decrease in value that we should expect from the players involved for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fantasy basketball season. 

Moves That Matter

These are very much in order of how much they matter. Let's start with the Spurs sending their starting center back up North where he started his career.Jakob Poeltl to the RaptorsI am a huge Poeltl fan and was close to acquiring him on multiple teams before the deadline. It was a curious move by Toronto to be buyers instead of sellers at the deadline, but Poeltl gives them the presence at the five they have been lacking all season and allows Siakam to shift over and play PF where he belongs.Poeltl is no longer a shutdown candidate and has legit top-50 upside with his multi-category abilities. His departure also makes ... [More]