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,

The NBA's trade deadline is rapidly approaching, as teams can no longer make trades after 3:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 6th. While teams like the San Anto