Mar 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer shared a hopeful update on Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal's injuries ahead of Tuesday's Lakers matchup.

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is nearing a return to the court as he recovers from a left calf strain. "I'm told he is progressing," ESPN's

Durant currently has two years left on his deal, and the Suns opted to wait until the offseason to ink him to an extension rather than only extending him by one season earlier in the year. Despite maintained rumored interest from the Houston Rockets, Phoenix appears to be intent on keeping Durant around for the long haul.

The Suns are hopeful that Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will make their injury returns in the team's next NBA Cup game against the Lakers.

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to offer Kevin Durant a $120 million extension this summer after he said the two sides bypassed the eligible one-year agreement in July.

Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN's Shams Charania this week that he fully expects the Suns to sign star Kevin Durant, 36, to a contract extension next offseason, and that he wants the 14-time All-Star,

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to offer Kevin Durant a $120 million extension this summer after he said the two sides bypassed the eligible one-year agreement in July. Ishbia told ESPN there’s mutual interest in a deal that would bring both sides closer to their goal of the 14-time NBA All-Star retiring with the franchise eventually.

Kevin Durant continues to shine in his third season with the Phoenix Suns, and franchise owner Mat Ishbia has made it clear how he envisions KD’s final years in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns, currently holding a 9-6 record in the 2024-25 NBA regular season,