Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder responded to a question Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, in addressing why he didn't play his final season with the Phoenix Suns in 2022-23. Crowder was asked if it was over a "conflict" with former Suns coach Monty Williams and if he still wouldn't have been in Phoenix if that wasn't the case.
Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.
Crowder will miss yet another game Sunday due to lower back pain. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Knicks.
Crowder is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to low back soreness. Crowder has played just three minutes since the beginning of January. It's unclear if he'll be deemed ready to play Sunday,
New York Knicks (40-23, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (33-30, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -2;
Crowder has not had much opportunity to play this season, logging just three total minutes since January. Now, he will miss Sunday's game with a back injury. His next opportunity to suit up comes Monday against the Knicks.