Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant recently had several exchanges on social media with a female fan who lost her parlays.

PHOENIX — When Brian Keefe sat down for his pregame news conference Saturday, he had yet to catch up with Kevin Durant. The Washington Wizards coach said he would talk trash to the Phoenix Suns superstar, one of his former players — and then thought better of it.

In a thrilling game, the Suns held a strong lead but faced a fiery comeback led by Kyle Kuzma from the Wizards. Kevin Durant's strategic trash talk, especially with 1:25 remaining, proved crucial in keeping his team steady.

Nick Richards’ career night of 20 points and 19 rebounds was just enough for the Phoenix Suns to get past the Washington Wizards, 119-109. The Suns started the game dominant, behind Kevin Durant’s 29 points (11-of-19 FG),

The Phoenix Suns (23-21) began their three-game homestand on a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards (6-38) on Saturday.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.Richards

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 29 points ... Their last victory came on Jan. 1. Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Jordan Poole added 19 points.

Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.

Could Beal go to Chicago, LaVine to another team (Milwaukee?) in a five-team trade to bring Jimmy Butler to Phoenix?

The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets,

It has been a struggle for Kuzma, who has taken a backseat to the Wizards’ plans for the future. But Saturday night in Phoenix, he looked like his old self.