A GIGANTIC SETBACKA: Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns power forward, will miss the Suns’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 7 due to…

The Suns are especially concerned about Durant’s condition, as the veteran forward was expected to give a much-needed boost in scoring and playmaking in the team’s frontcourt. Durant’s absence leaves the Suns without their most crucial player, perhaps forcing the team to rely more heavily on other players such as Devin Booker and Chris Paul to bear the weight on offense.

“Kevin Durant was supposed to be the missing piece for the Suns,” one NBA observer stated. “Now they’re back to square one.”

For the Suns, the situation with Durant also raises questions about the team’s decision to trade for the star forward, and whether the move was worth the significant investment of assets and cap space.

With Durant’s future with the team now in doubt, the Suns may find themselves facing a tough decision about how to proceed, with the possibility of another trade or buyout looming as potential options.

“The Suns took a risk by bringing Kevin Durant to Phoenix,” said one NBA insider. “Now they’re paying the price for that decision.”

As the Suns look for a way to recover from Durant’s absence, the team’s coaching staff and front office will need to find creative ways to adjust their lineup and game plan, in order to compensate for the loss of their top player.

Whether the Suns can survive without Durant will depend on their ability to adapt and overcome the challenges posed by his absence, and to maintain their focus and determination as they seek to achieve their championship ambitions.

“The Suns have their work cut out for them,” said one NBA analyst. “They need to find a way to win without Kevin Durant.”

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