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Kevin Durant has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game on Friday, April 11, against San Antonio at PHX Arena with a left ankle sprain suffered on March 30 against Houston.
Nick Richards is also listed out with right elbow inflammation.
The Phoenix Suns have been eliminated from postseason contention after losing to NBA-best Oklahoma City, 123-112, on April 9 at home. Bradley Beal scored a team-high 25 points and Devin Booker posted a double-double of 20 points and 14 assists, one shy of his career high.
Richards didn't play in the April 9 loss as rookie Oso Ighodaro started in his place. He managed three points and four rebounds in 24 minutes.
Grayson Allen got the start for Durant. The 3-point sharpshooter ended the game with just four points, going 0-of-2 from 3, and four rebounds.
Booker noted after the Thunder game he's healthy, but sees April 11 as a possible "opportunity" for the younger guys to play. The Suns have three two-way players in Collin Gillespie, TyTy Washington Jr. and Jalen Bridges.
Phoenix could play Beal and Booker to start the game, the final regular season home contest, and have them sit out most of the second half. The Suns conclude the season at Sacramento on Sunday, April 13.
Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at [email protected] or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kevin Durant ruled out of Suns home finale. Will Devin Booker sit, too?
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Nick Richards is also listed out with right elbow inflammation.
The Phoenix Suns have been eliminated from postseason contention after losing to NBA-best Oklahoma City, 123-112, on April 9 at home. Bradley Beal scored a team-high 25 points and Devin Booker posted a double-double of 20 points and 14 assists, one shy of his career high.
Richards didn't play in the April 9 loss as rookie Oso Ighodaro started in his place. He managed three points and four rebounds in 24 minutes.
Grayson Allen got the start for Durant. The 3-point sharpshooter ended the game with just four points, going 0-of-2 from 3, and four rebounds.
Booker noted after the Thunder game he's healthy, but sees April 11 as a possible "opportunity" for the younger guys to play. The Suns have three two-way players in Collin Gillespie, TyTy Washington Jr. and Jalen Bridges.
Phoenix could play Beal and Booker to start the game, the final regular season home contest, and have them sit out most of the second half. The Suns conclude the season at Sacramento on Sunday, April 13.
Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at [email protected] or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kevin Durant ruled out of Suns home finale. Will Devin Booker sit, too?
Continue reading...
