PHOENIX — When Brian Keefe sat down for his pregame news conference Saturday, he had yet to catch up with Kevin Durant. The Washington Wizards coach said he would talk trash to the Phoenix Suns superstar, one of his former players — and then thought better of it.

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant recently had several exchanges on social media with a female fan who lost her parlays.

In a thrilling game, the Suns held a strong lead but faced a fiery comeback led by Kyle Kuzma from the Wizards. Kevin Durant's strategic trash talk, e

Nick Richards’ career night of 20 points and 19 rebounds was just enough for the Phoenix Suns to get past the Washington Wizards, 119-109. The Suns started the game dominant, behind Kevin Durant’s 29 points (11-of-19 FG),

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 29 points ... Their last victory came on Jan. 1. Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Jordan Poole added 19 points.

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.Richards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will not waive his no-trade clause to go to the Chicago Bulls, a source familiar with the three-time All-Star’s thinking told The Athletic. The Bulls had been mentioned as one team the Suns could use to facilitate a hypothetical trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.

Kevin Durant dominated the Wizards with 29 points and ruthless trash talk, proving once again why pressure is something he creates.