Bayless praised Durant for putting up “tremendous” numbers in averaging 26.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists in his second season with the Suns, but concluded the video by saying, “And now, to me, as gifted as he is, Kevin is just going through the motions and the Suns have set.”

Nikola Jokic is listed as probable for the game against the Thunder, as well as Aaron Gordon, who is listed on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. Julian Strawther remains out for the Nuggets with a left knee sprain.

Coming off one of the most absurd NBA games of the 2024-25 season in a win over the Phoenix Suns, the Denver Nuggets head into a huge matchup against the Oklaho

Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.