Is Kevin Durant playing tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers? (7th April, 2023)

Kevin Durant is a basketball legend and one of the most prolific scorers the game has ever seen. He plays for the Phoenix Suns as a versatile forward who can dominate inside and outside. He has two rings, two Finals MVPs, and one regular-season MVP to his name and is also a 12-time All-Star and a four-time scoring champ.

Durant was born in Washington, D.C. on September 29, 1988. He starred at Texas for one year before being drafted second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007. He spent nine years with the franchise, which moved to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Thunder. In 2016, he shocked the basketball world by joining the Golden State Warriors as a free agent and winning back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. He tore his Achilles in the 2019 finals and signed with the Brooklyn Nets that summer. He played three seasons with the Nets before asking for a trade in 2022 and landing with the Suns in 2023.

Is Kevin Durant playing tonight?

The good news for Suns fans is that Durant is expected (but still uncertain) to make his return to action tonight when the Suns face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.

He has played only five games for the Suns so far, averaging 26.7 points on 69 percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. The Suns have not lost with Durant in the lineup, and they hope that he can help them secure a top-four spot in the West and avoid the play-in tournament.

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Where does Kevin Durant play?

Kevin Durant can do it all on the basketball court, and he has proven that he can play any position he wants. But when he faces the Lakers on Friday, he will likely stick to his usual role as a small forward, where he will go head-to-head with his old rival LeBron James.

Durant and James have been battling for NBA supremacy for over a decade, and their matchup will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game. Durant has the advantage of being taller, more skilled and a better shooter than James, but James has the edge in strength, athleticism and experience. He will also have to adjust to playing with his new teammates on the Suns, who acquired him in a blockbuster trade.

Durant might also slide to the power forward or center spot at times, depending on the Suns’ lineup and strategy. He has shown that he can excel in any role, whether it’s scoring, rebounding, defending, or facilitating. Durant will be a major threat to the Lakers, who are trying to catch up to the Suns in the Western Conference standings.

Durant’s Fantasy Updates and Predictions

Durant’s return is also a huge boost for fantasy basketball players who have him on their rosters. He is one of the most efficient and versatile scorers in the league, and he can rack up points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks with ease. He is also likely to be motivated tonight, as he faces off against two of the best players in the league and tries to prove himself after a long absence.

However, there are also some risks involved with starting Durant tonight. He could be on a minutes restriction or experience some rust after missing almost a month of action. He could also re-injure his ankle or suffer another setback. The Suns may also choose to ease him back into action and not overuse him in his first game back. Therefore, fantasy players should keep an eye on his status before tip-off and be ready to adjust their lineups accordingly.

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