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Kevin Durant made the most out of his multi-hour interview in The Bill Simmons Podcast, taking the first step at making amends and apologizing to Hall of Famer James Worthy for previously condemning him to be a two-faced individual. The Golden State Warriors forward previously met the Los Angeles Lakers legend during his first game […]

Kevin Durant isn’t a fan of the Under Armour brand and his latest comments aren’t helping the struggling Maryland-based company either. In an interview with The Ringer’s Bill Simmons on his podcast, the Golden State Warriors forward shared that one of the reasons the Georgetown Hoyas and Maryland Terrapins weren’t able to retain some of […]

Kevin Durant isn’t a fan of the New York Knicks. If that wasn’t evident by the time he told a fan in New York that he’d “never” come to the Knicks, this interview with The Ringer’s Bill Simmons in The Bill Simmons Podcast should seal the matter. Asked about what has happened with the Knicks […]

James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

NBA 2k18 revealed All-Time teams for every franchise last week. These aren’t some created roster you can download and they are not filled with generic players. These are real NBA teams compiled with the best players from across different eras. What rosters will be the most fun to play with? Golden State Warriors If you […]

Finals MVP Kevin Durant shined in the postseason and did so in stellar fashion in the NBA Finals, not just taking part, but taking over the scoring load that ultimately proved too much for the Cleveland Cavaliers to handle. But one of the most underrated facts was how close Durant and Stephen Curry were to […]

The Bill Simmons Podcast has been the gift that keeps on giving lately, especially that particular episode in which The Ringer’s founder had Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant as guest. In the latest tidbit from the same segment, Durant expressed his total admiration of the New York Knicks’ home, the Madison Square Garden, as […]

Following the solid season he had with the Miami Heat, Dion Waiters emerged as one of the better shooting guards in the league today. He has proven that he can be a reliable scorer who is never afraid to take on big shots, especially when the game is on the line. Although Waiters made it […]

Golden State Warriors fans looking for cool ways to commemorate the team’s 2016-17 championship run shouldn’t miss the preseason. The Warriors have announced that they will be hosting a special bobblehead night in their two preseason games at Oracle Arena where they will give away exclusive “Awards Edition” bobbleheads of 2017 Finals MVP Kevin Durant […]

Kevin Durant has welcome all the “cupcake” chants, clothes, and taunts throughout the 2016-17 NBA season, now to take it a step further, he’s also releasing a pair of his very own Nike kicks to commemorate that. The Golden State Warriors forward will launch the Nike KDX Red Velvet for a sweet $150 this Friday. […]

With the Golden State Warriors claiming their second title in three years, teams around the NBA have begun their search for players who can help take down the defending champions. Armed with multiple rangy perimeter players who complement Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the Warriors have almost single-handedly influenced the league’s view on team building. […]

It has been quite a busy summer for Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant after winning his first NBA title. This has opened the door to Durant putting forth a commitment to investing in a data management company located in the Silicon Valley, according to Diamond Leung of SportTechie. A Palo Alto, Calif.-based company […]

NBA players of today have been very vocal about their stance on different social issues. Their social media accounts are the primary platform they use to voice out their opinions, which they share to their millions of followers. Unlike in the past, they share their thoughts more freely now, but are still mindful of the […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

The HBO hit series Game of Thrones just ended its seventh season on Sunday, with millions of its fans around the world watching the season finale. People from all walks of life have been tuning in since it started back in 2011, and have since been hooked on it. Even NBA players are big fans […]

Despite showing a good amount of support for fellow Maryland native Markelle Fultz prior and after the NBA Draft, Kevin Durant has rolled with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball as his cornerstone talent in NBA 2K18’s MyGM mode. The Finals MVP told Bill Simmons during a Q&A session in The Bill Simmons Podcast (listen […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant didn’t rule out a possible return to Seattle after being drafted No. 2 overall by the SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA Draft. Durant played only one season in green and gold before the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City and changed its name to the Thunder, where he played for […]

Finals MVP Kevin Durant jumped onto The Bill Simmons Podcast to give his take on many of this crazed offseason’s acquisitions, giving praise to the massive moves that were made since the end of June. The Houston Rockets were the first to ring the bell, pulling off a trade for perennial All-Star point guard Chris […]

Draymond Green and Paul George were among the sea of NBA players attending the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, and it wasn’t long before a Showtime microphone found a way to him prior to the bout. Green was soon asked about his thoughts on the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade, one to which he […]

Kevin Durant has become the Jim Rome of the NBA, with his often hot-take-truther style, sparking controversy from time to time. During the second part of an interview in The Bill Simmons Podcast, Durant touched on the sensitive subject of sneakers, claiming no kid wants to play in Under Armour shoes. Speaking about college talent, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is already a freak of nature capable of scoring anywhere on the basketball court, but at the age of 28 and still in his prime, he knows that he still has a lot to learn to add to his game. The good thing though is he’s aware of exactly […]

Klay Thompson has spent a good amount of his summer in China, and it was only proper that he would bring his favorite Chinese saying back to the States with him. Having spent weeks promoting his Chinese-branded sneaker line; Anta, the Golden State Warriors shooting guard managed to find his own favorite phrase. “My favorite […]

Kevin Durant went on The Bill Simmons Podcast to discuss many basketball-related moves made in the NBA, one of them, the resurgence of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the acquisitions they made throughout this summer. While getting an All-Star like Jimmy Butler and other key components like Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford make them […]

While many are still intrigued about the L.A. Clippers’ addition of Milos Teodosic, players with international experience are very aware of the type of talent the team has brought on board with his signing. Kevin Durant, who was part of Team USA’s latest effort to conquer another gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has […]

Since announcing his decision to join the Golden State Warriors last summer, Kevin Durant has further increased the Dubs’ odds of winning a championship. They did just that last season in convincing fashion, only losing one game in the entire postseason, leading to their second title in three years. Understanding that three to four stars […]

Since the turn of the century in 2000, there have been a number of teams formed that were considered “super teams.” The likes of the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Gary Payton and Karl Malone. The Miami Heat with their “Big 3” of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. And the […]

After nine seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors and won his first NBA championship. As for Russell Westbrook, he averaged a triple-double en route to his first Most Valuable Player award. With Durant looking to win back-to-back championships, Westbrook has a new All-Star forward to play […]

The Golden State Warriors have made the NBA Finals in each of the last three seasons, winning two titles in the process. In the year they came up short against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dubs still set the record for wins in a season at 73. Rather than stand pat, they added another superstar to […]

On Saturday morning, the Philadelphia 76ers and James Michael McAdoo agreed to two-way contract for the 2017-18 season, per Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders. Shortly afterward, McAdoo’s agency Tandem Sports & Entertainment confirmed the signing. .@jamesmcadoo has agreed to a two-way contract with the @sixers #TeamTandem pic.twitter.com/5vGQPpKBq1 — TANDEM (@_tandemse) August 26, 2017 The former […]

Having hosted Brazilian soccer icon Neymar Jr. at Oracle Arena during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, it was only proper the superstar player would return the courtesy, inviting Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors to his third game with his new team. The Warriors point guard took the field and kicked the ball […]

Andre Iguodala was perhaps the most nerve-racking experience for the Golden State Warriors this offseason, making him a priority after signing Stephen Curry to a five-year, $201 million supermax contract at the very start of the free agency period. The Warriors’ sixth man drew offers from the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, […]

It took nine years in the NBA before Kevin Durant finally captured an elusive league championship. But now that he’s gotten a taste of what it feels like to be an NBA champion, he’s grown more determined to taste another thing that has continued to elude the Golden State Warriors forward for years: actress Scarlett […]

After playing eight seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook formed a strong bond on and off the court. However, an apparent rift between them has emerged following Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors last year. Many speculated that they had ended their friendship, but the former MVP […]

Following the acquisition of Kyrie Irving earlier this week, the Boston Celtics have remained active in looking to revamp roster further ahead of this upcoming season. One of the rumors that had emerged on Thursday was that the Celtics had held preliminary trade talks with the Golden State Warriors concerning All-Star guard Klay Thompson. However, […]

The start of the Eurobasket 2017 tournament is still a week away, but Georgia may have already suffered a huge setback in their quest to bring basketball glory to their country. News came out recently that their most decorated player in Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia, is in danger of missing out on the […]

Kevin Durant showed a token of admiration for fellow star Kyrie Irving in the aftermath of his trade to the Boston Celtics, expressing admiration for his willingness to request a trade to his front office and follow his heart in regards to his career. “He did what he was supposed to do in Cleveland,” Durant […]

Making a slight trip to the past, Kevin Durant was asked to pick a historic player he’d like to play with, during a YouTube livestream hangout interview in his channel. The Golden State Warriors forward darted a couple of options, first opting for a dominant center, then for a passing wizard, expressing his admiration. “It […]

Following the announcement of the preseason schedule of other teams a couple of weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors have now followed suit and released their own four-game slate, via Warriors.com. However, theirs is not just any ordinary one, as it includes two matches to be played overseas. The team will begin the series of […]

Klay Thompson made headlines over the offseason after botching a 360 dunk attempt during his promotional tour in China, and while he was unaware of his gaffe going viral in the Twitterverse, he surely had the explanations in his back pocket to excuse his failed attempt. “I didn’t even realize how viral I was going […]