Durant to make Suns debut vs Hornets on March 1 – report

The Phoenix Suns (32-28) and 13-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant are targeting a March 1 road game against the Charlotte Hornets for his team debut, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Kevin Durant could make his Suns debut as early as Sunday against Milwaukee, according to @WindhorstESPN ☀️ pic.twitter.com/uscuZ0PwqJ

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 22, 2023

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The 34-year-old Durant, acquired from the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 9 as part of a four-team trade involving the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks, hasn’t played since Jan. 8 due to an MCL sprain.

He is expected to add dynamic scoring to a Suns squad in the heat of the playoff race.

The Suns sit fifth in the Western Conference thanks to Chris Paul’s strong veteran presence and top scorers Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.

Durant averaged 29.7 points per game and 6.7 rebounds in 39 contests before being traded to Phoenix.