Suns expecting newly acquired Kevin Durant to provide 'jolt'

ATLANTA -- Kevin Durant hasn't played a game yet for the Phoenix Suns, but his presence on the roster already is paying dividends for them.

Players and coaches spoke openly about how much they believe Durant will help the team in a variety of ways after he and T.J. Warren were sent to Phoenix from the Nets for a package of Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and a slew of first- and second-round draft picks.

"I think it's more than a lift," Suns coach Monty Williams said after a 116-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. "I think it's a jolt, if that makes sense. Just because of, not just who he is as a player, but his love for the game. I think the guys are going to see something that they…