ATLANTA -- Kevin Durant hasn't even played a game yet for the Phoenix Suns, but his presence on the roster is already paying dividends for his new organization. Players and coaches spoke openly about how much they believe Durant will help the team in a variety of different ways after the trade that sent Durant and T.J. Warren to Phoenix for a package of Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and a slew of first and second round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets, became official Thursday night.
"I think it's more than a lift," Suns coach Monty Williams said after a 116-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.