The Phoenix Suns have had to bench a starter from earlier in the season, and he's had a strong reaction to the change.

Led by Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the Western Conference's eighth-place Suns have played well in January, winning seven of their last nine, and are 8-4 overall this month. The Clippers are sixth in the West standings, led by veteran stars James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, plus their top scorer this season Norman Powell.

Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.

Tyus Jones continued his aggression and scored six points in the quarter to bring his total up to 15 on the night. Devin Booker (18 points) and Kevin Durant (17 points) scored five points each in ...

But the Suns got back in front entering the fourth. Devin Booker led the Suns' with 18 points, Kevin Durant and Tyus Jones had 17 points each. Devin Booker scored eight of his game-high 13 points ...

HIS INSTAGRAM HANDLE, @easymoneysniper, sums up the essence of Kevin Durant 's scoring ability. His teammates, even the fellow future Hall of Famers, have always been in awe of how uniquely smooth, simple and pure Durant makes getting buckets look.

As he returns to Lexington for the first time since leaving for Arkansas, wee take a look back at John Calipari's 15-year coaching tenure at Kentucky.

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.

Since Mat Ishbia took on ownership of the Phoenix Suns, he's been apt to spend. But could they finally make money-saving trades at the deadline.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.