If this is it for Kevin Durant in Phoenix, his left ankle makes for depressing bookends. It’s not the full circle anyone had in mind.

The Suns put together the priciest star trio in the NBA -- homegrown franchise cornerstone Devin Booker, Durant and Beal are all on maximum contracts -- and didn't get a single playoff win to show for it last season, when the Minnesota Timberwolves swept Phoenix in the first round.

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant won’t play in the regular season finale April 13 against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed the decision before Friday's (April 11) home finale against the San Antonio Spurs at PHX Arena.