The Suns are eagerly awaiting Kevin Durant's return. They have been mediocre in his absence going 4-6 in their last 10, dropping games to Western Conference opponents in the Kings, Lakers and Warriors.
Durant is so important to his team's success that the news of his possible return has skyrocketed the Suns (40-35) ahead of the Nuggets (51-24) into the best Finals odds of any team in the Western Conference.
The Sporting News has you covered below with the latest information on Durant's availability for Suns vs. Timberwolves.
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Is Kevin Durant playing vs. Timberwolves tonight?
The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Durant will make his return against the Timberwolves "barring setback."
After missing 10 games with a sprained ankle, Phoenix Suns All-NBA star Kevin Durant will make his return Wednesday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves barring setback, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/vePOrtWS7W
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 28, 2023
Charania further explained the implications of Durant's return on the Suns' run towards the playoffs.
A targeted home return of Wednesday vs. Minnesota will give Durant and the Suns seven final regular season games to prepare for the playoffs. Phoenix currently holds the fourth seed in the West, just two games ahead of the No. 7-seeded T'Wolves. https://t.co/sZYwcEEZSX
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 24, 2023
Durant missed 10 games with a sprained ankle. He has averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in three games with the Suns.
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What channel is Suns vs. Timberwolves on?
- Date: Wednesday, March 29
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling TV
Suns vs. Timberwolves will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Timberwolves start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 29
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Suns vs. Timberwolves will tip off around 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 29. The game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are Phoenix's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 29 | vs. Timberwolves | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 31 | vs. Nuggets | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| April 2 | at Thunder | 7 p.m. | — |
| April 4 | vs. Spurs | 10 p.m. | — |
| April 6 | vs. Nuggets | 10 p.m. | — |
