Kevin Durant and the Suns got more physical in the third quarter, cutting into the Hawks' lead to make it 89-87. Durant (game-high 27 points) was nearly a perfect 6-of-7 and added both of his steals in the third. Devin Booker has 21 points.

Hawks rookie forward Zaccharie Risacher has been selected to participate in the Castrol Rising Stars game, the NBA announced today. Risacher was selected

The Atlanta Hawks extended their home dominance with a thrilling 122-117 victory over the Phoenix Suns at State Farm Arena.

Preview of Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves with predictions, probable starting lineups, and the latest injury updates.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand.

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer elaborated about how his return to Atlanta is always special, every time he makes it.

The Suns have produced a plus-8 point differential, and are outscoring opponents 2.6 points per 100 possessions. Those numbers are since Beal and Jusuf Nurkic were removed from the starting lineup entering their 109-99 win at Philadelphia on Jan. 6.

The 27-year-old Richards, who is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, could be the Suns' new starting center.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle could be part of an eventual trade involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Randle drew Miami's interest

Injuries have challenged the top-ranked Cavaliers, but could this hypothetical three-team trade bolster their frontcourt?

Great NBA teams can often string wins together. But some teams have been able to do something truly special with long winning streaks.