When will Kevin Durant play his first game for Phoenix Suns? Predicting 3 games for his return

Kevin Durant is yet to play his first game for the Phoenix Suns. The 13-time All-Star was traded to the Western Conference team last week, but he’s currently out with a knee injury.

Due to Durant’s injury troubles, he will miss the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. The Suns will also have to be without him for a few more games, but he should return in March 2023.

Phoenix has one more game left to play before the All-Star break. After that, the team will have one more home game before going on a four-game road trip. Let’s check out the Suns’ schedule and see when Kevin Durant could return.


Kevin Durant will most likely play his first game for the Phoenix Suns during their road trip

The Suns have three more games left in February. They will host the LA Clippers on Feb. 16 before the All-Star break, and their last home game of the month will be against the OKC Thunder.

The team will start a four-game road trip in Milwaukee against the Bucks, but it is very unlikely that Durant will be ready by then. However, the two-time NBA champion could return in one of the games below.

Charlotte Hornets, March 1

The Charlotte Hornets, who have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference, will host the Phoenix Suns on March 1. Whether KD returns or not, the Suns should have no trouble beating the Hornets.

Durant may return against the Hornets (Image via Getty Images)
Durant may return against the Hornets (Image via Getty Images)

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Considering that the Hornets are one of the worst teams in the league, Durant could return for this game and play limited minutes. This would allow him to practice 5-on-5 basketball against opponents, but without much stress.


Chicago Bulls, March 3

The Chicago Bulls haven’t been great either. They are on a four-game losing streak and it appears that they will miss the postseason once again. However, the Bulls are 16-12 at home, which is why beating them might be challenging.

Durant might play his first game for Phoenix in Chicago (Image via Getty Images)
Durant might play his first game for Phoenix in Chicago (Image via Getty Images)

Having played in the East for a couple of years, Kevin Durant is familiar with the Bulls. He even played against Chicago shortly before getting injured, dropping 44 points on 15-for-22 shooting.


Dallas Mavericks, March 5

Considering that Durant should return in March, coming back against the Dallas Mavericks would be incredible. Not only are the Suns and the Mavs almost equal in terms of strength, but KD would also play against his former teammate, Kyrie Irving.

Irving has been great for the Mavs so far (Image via Getty Images)
Irving has been great for the Mavs so far (Image via Getty Images)

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Both Irving and Durant were traded before the trade deadline and fans can’t wait to see their first matchup together. If the 13-time All-Star gets healthy soon, it won’t be surprising if he returns against the Mavericks.

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