Suns hopeful KD back before regular season’s end

Kevin Durant isn’t expected to join the Suns on their three-game road trip after spraining his left ankle Sunday, coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday, adding that he’s hopeful the 11-time all-NBA forward will return before the end of the regular season.

‘Icon’ Bibby thankful to be at Sacramento State

Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, 46, formally took over on Tuesday as coach at Sacramento State, and he appears ready to lead the Hornets back into contention in the Big Sky Conference right away after they finished 7-25 last season.