A nostalgic time for Phoenix's All-Star forward continues Thursday, when Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin, Texas — a home game for the Spurs and a homecoming for Durant, since the game brings him back to where he played his one college season with the Longhorns.

Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who'll be waiting in the second semifinal.

Ahead of Thursday's matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, Victor Wembanyama was downgraded from available to doubtful as he deals with an unspecified illness. The 21-year-old star was not previously listed.

Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin on Thursday — a homecoming for Durant, since the game brings him back to where he played his one college season with the Longhorns.

A nostalgic time for Phoenix's All-Star forward continues Thursday, when Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin, Texas — a home game for the Spurs and a homecoming for D

Durant amassed 22 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Spurs. The 36-year-old forward missed three games earlier in February with an ankle issue,

Stephen A. Smith reacts to Kevin Durant and Chris Paul's heated exchange during the Phoenix Suns' loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

The San Antonio Spurs have returned to Austin for a back-to-back inside the Moody Center. Despite Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's season-ending injury being announced hours before Thursday's game, anticipation is high for the I-35 Series.

Kevin Durant provided San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama with heartfelt encouragement.

Kevin Durant had words for his former teammate Chris Paul during the Phoenix Suns' 120–109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The future Hall of Famers beefed throughout the first half,

The Phoenix Suns hit a new low with a tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Kevin Durant’s Texas homecoming, highlighting their ongoing struggles this season.

The Phoenix Suns (26-28) play their second of a five-game road trip at the San Antonio Spurs (23-29) in Austin on Thursday.