The Phoenix Suns have struggled without Kevin Durant, posting a record of 1-9 in his absence. Durant sprained his left ankle last Tuesday and is expected to miss at least a week, but there is hope he could return for upcoming games against the Utah Jazz or Portland Trail Blazers.

His presence significantly impacts the team's defense, as they rank eighth in the NBA with him on the court but drop to 28th without him. Additionally, rookie Ryan Dunn's absence has compounded their defensive woes.