Durant and Allen faced off 24 times in the regular season (12-12 record) and the former averaged 26.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game in those outings.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) grabs a rebound next to Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki | AP)

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have followed similar paths to success in the years since the departure of their franchise icons.

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The third returns for NBA All-Star Game voting have arrived, and we're now just one week away from learning the ASG starters. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo remains in front as

Phoenix is back to a .500 record after a devastating loss to Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

As part of a stacked Martin Luther King Jr. Day NBA slate, the Phoenix Suns were dominated by the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers in a 118-92 loss as Phoenix’s road trip nears it’s end.

The Cleveland Cavs learned they have an All-Star starter. Will their wish for the other members of the core four to join Donovan Mitchell be granted?

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

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

Darius Garland had 20 points and nine assists for Cleveland, and Jarrett Allen added 13 points ... Devin Booker scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and Phoenix weathered a late rally in ...