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If Kevin Durant became available after the bombshell trade, the Phoenix Suns are prepared to pursue the player, journalist Chris Haynes reports.

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The news of Kyrie Irving getting traded to the Dallas Mavericks shook the NBA world today. Having found out about it, the other teams are starting to act.

Kevin Durant

Team:Brooklyn NetsPosition:SFAge:34Height:211 cmWeight:107 kgBirth place:Washington, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

According to Chris Haynes from Bleacher Report, the Phoenix Suns are ready to pursue Kevin Durant if he became available following the bombshell trade.

Earlier today, Irving was traded to the Mavs in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie,Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 unprotected first-rounder, a 2027 second-rounder, and a 2029 second-rounder. The Brooklyn Nets are giving away Markieff Morris as part of the deal.

Durant hasn't played since January 8th due to a knee injury he suffered against the Miami Heat.

The Nets superstar forward is averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season.

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