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Kevin Durant to Make Suns' Debut Tonight against the Hornets

Kevin Durant will make his Phoenix Suns’ debut on the road against the Charlotte Hornets tonight. Durant’s been out since early January with an MCL sprain. He was dealt to Phoenix Suns as the trade deadline loomed for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and future pick swaps.

The two-time NBA champion, 13-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, and 2013-14 league MVP, Durant’s arrival in Phoenix swept the NBA.

The 34-year-old led a disaster of a Brooklyn team to a 27-13 record before his injury and put himself in the heart of MVP discussions. The Nets struggled in the aftermath of his injury, and Kyrie Irving wanted out, forcing Durant to reconsider his future with the Nets.