As the Phoenix Suns remain stuck in play-in purgatory with the most expensive roster in the NBA and no obvious path to get better, a Kevin Durant trade

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Block a punt today. Deadline Intel: It always comes back to KD The week leading into the NBA trade deadline peaked early this year,

With the clock ticking toward Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, the 2025 NBA trade deadline has already been one for the ages. The entire basketball world is still in shock over Luka Doncic getting shipped to the Lakers.