Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.

James now has 2,591,287 fan votes to Durant’s 2,498,843. The two all-time greats are second and third to three-time NBA MVP, Denver Nuggets big Nikola Jokic, who has 2,924,436 fan votes.

The Phoenix Suns currently employ one of the best scorers in NBA history, a four-time All-Star, a three-time All-Star, a coach who has won a championship and several veteran, accomplished role players

Devin Booker is the only Suns player remaining from the finals team, but Durant is all for Ishbia’s constant push for an NBA title, something that has eluded the franchise that had its inaugural season back in 1968-69.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.

The Phoenix Suns need it like a fish needs water. For all the quirks and flaws Jusuf Nurkic brings to the table, size isn’t one of them. And size is exactly what the Suns lacked last night in Atlanta.

HoopsHype ranks every single NBA team by the number of All-Stars each team has lost in its history, ranking from most to least.

The Cardinals signed Budda Baker to a contract extension last month but still have plenty of free agents on defense and special teams.

Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.

Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the six-game slate.

His ability to bang in the post and create second-chance opportunities gives the Clippers additional tools in their offensive arsenal, especially with Kawhi Leonard and James ... firepower of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Meanwhile, Tyus Jones provides ...

The Suns have acquired Nick Richards ahead of the NBA trade deadline, leading to rumors about Jusuf Nurkic's future.