The Suns (23-21) led the Wizards from the seven-minute mark in the first quarter. Devin Booker had 18 points, seven assists, six rebounds and Bradley Beal contributed 20 points against his former team.

Jusuf Nurkic said that he has no relationship with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer over the past two months, but the coach disagrees.

After the recent loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant expressed his disappointment with the team's performance.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nick Richards added 20 points along with a career-high 19 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held off the Washington Wizards 119-109 on Saturday night.

Suns 125, Pistons 121. Kevin Durant (36 points) got going in the second half, and he and Devin Booker (35 points) iced the game late in the 4th. Pistons fall to 21-21

Kevin Durant also had a great game recording ... Even with Nurkić out, head coach Mike Budenholzer played just one center in the game, Mason Plumlee, who ended with just five rebounds.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explains his reasoning behind starting Mason Plumlee over a benched Jusuf Nurkic

Kevin Durant had nine points and Suns rookie Ryan Dunn had seven as the Suns trailed 33-31, after the first quarter. Dunn added one steal and a block, both on Atlanta's Trae Young (game-high 13 points, 4-of-10 FG, 3-of-5 from 3).

Suns star Kevin Durant stated how he believes he is not a 'regular 36-year-old' throwing light upon his longevity in the NBA

The Phoenix Suns (21-20) play their fourth of a five-game road trip at the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) on Monday.