Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points on Tuesday despite the Phoenix Suns’ 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Ja Morant's Grizzlies admitted to being Thunder-struck by Shai Gilgeous Alexander after cooling off Kevin Durant's Suns.

Kevin Durant's 30,000-career point milestone game was spoiled by the Phoenix Suns' 119-112 loss to the Western Conference's second-place Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. The loss puts Phoenix (26-27) back below the .

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant turned in a strong performance in his team's 119-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Tallying 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Morant helped spoil Kevin Durant's historic night.

Kevin Durant will return to the Phoenix Suns' lineup on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies after a three-game absence.

The Grizzlies are 36-18 heading into the All-Star break and sit in second place in the West. While they have been incredible this season, they may be an elite wing scorer away fro

It’s Tuesday, February 11, and the Memphis Grizzlies (35-17) and Phoenix Suns (26-26) are all set to square off from Footprint Center in Phoenix. February has been less than kind to the Suns as they start the month with four losses in five games.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, center, attempts to drive around Houston Rockets forwards Dillon Brooks (9) and Tari Eason, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday,

Ja Morant recorded 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the Memphis Grizzlies post a 119-112 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant explained postgame that he gave Kevin Durant the game ball, even though the latter didn't want it.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was frequently mentioned in speculation before the NBA 's Feb. 6 trade deadline.