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Despite reportedly telling the organization he plans to stick it out in the long haul, Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden could be on the move—and perhaps becoming the final piece of a “Big 3” in Brooklyn. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the former NBA MVP and three-time scoring champion is interested in joining the […]

Kendrick Perkins has never shied away from theorizing as a former NBA player turned talking head. But Perkins’ latest theory is quite something—and it includes the former Oklahoma City Thunder core of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Russell Westbrook has demanded a trade from the Houston Rockets, and “Big Perk” wonders if it […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are two of the biggest names in the NBA today, so it comes to no surprise that more than a few young players out there would jump at the opportunity to join them on the Brooklyn Nets. This is exactly the case for projected lottery pick R.J. Hampton, who himself […]

Kevin Durant is doing everything he can to make sure his debut season with the Brooklyn Nets goes as planned. With the former league MVP slowly coming back to 100 percent after rupturing his Achilles in 2018, he’s apparently also putting his GM hat on and recruiting former teammate Serge Ibaka to join him in […]

There’s plenty of love and feel-good vibes to go around in a league that brings us fans so much joy on any given night, but with that love definitely turns into some hate. While several players have actually made somewhat of a living from being the notorious protagonist that takes to the hardwood, others have […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash appears willing to do whatever it takes to make his first year comfortable for his star players. Nash has hired Royal Ivey — friend of Kevin Durant — to his coaching staff as an assistant, according to the Nets. Ivey spent 10 years in the NBA as a player […]

One of the biggest storylines of the upcoming NBA season is if Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will return to his MVP ways after completely recovering from an Achilles injury. John Wall and Gilbert Arenas had a chance to actually witness KD’s current physical form up close and claimed that he did not miss a […]

An unflattering photo of Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is currently making its rounds on social media. It features a clear shot of a noticeable bald spot on what looks like an unkept do from the NBA superstar. The folks over on the mean streets of Twitter have been having a field day at Durant’s […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant is working out with Detroit Pistons young forward Sekou Doumbouya. The Pistons swingman posted a picture on Instagram of him and Durant. Unfortunately for the Nets star, he’s getting trolled on social media for his nappy hair.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant has been dominating in workouts with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Wall and Arenas talked about how good Durant has looked this offseason on the latest episode of Arenas’ podcast. https://twitter.com/Being_wokes/status/1323725443560853504?s=20 Kevin Durant missed the entire 2019-20 season for the Nets. […]

A perennial star is a term that will always be applied to Kevin Durant’s career. His skill set as a 6-foot-10 forward will see him regarded as one of the elite scorers of our time, if not in history. Even so, Durant’s popularity amongst fans has regressed in recent years. Why? Looking at his resume […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fans are trying their best to woo 10-time All-Star Chris Paul. Paul had a terrific debut stint for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season which makes him a viable target for the 2020 NBA champions as they try to compete for a back-to-back crown. A recent Instagram post suggested that the […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, some of the greatest players have had the worst declines before eventually burning out to either age or injuries. On the contrary, there have been those of the elite status that have found successful methods in changing their games over time, allowing them to stretch their respected careers to […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been one to make the most out of their alternate jerseys in the hopes of representing different icons from the city. Apparently, this year isn’t going to be any different if a recent leak is to be believed. For the upcoming 2019-2020 season, a photo of their “City Edition” jerseys have […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal stopped by the JJ Redick Podcast to give his take on a number of topics ranging from trade rumors to All-Star snubs. One of the topics was the NBA restart, and how it might help Brooklyn Nets superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. The NBA Board of Governors is currently […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has never shied away from going right at fans attempting to degrade his legacy. The former NBA MVP and two-time champion had some words for a Twitter user claiming he took the “easy route” on his way to two championship rings with the Golden State Warriors: Look at u, […]

Things are finally shaping up for the Brooklyn Nets as the franchise’s two superstars in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are starting to go back to the lab in preparation for the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season. On Monday, the two All-Stars were seen working out together after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have yet to play a single minute together as teammates for the Brooklyn Nets, but already, the hype surrounding them has been unreal. So much so, that Nike is reportedly backing a sneaker collaboration between these two superstars. Ben Nethongkome, a Nike footwear designer who helped Irving with the Kyrie […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has been very vocal about supporting the Washington Football Team, being a D.C. native. Despite limited success for Washington, it’s always great to see the NFC East club take down their arch-rivals the Dallas Cowboys. There hasn’t been much to celebrate recently, so the little victories are what make […]

The whole city of New York has been eagerly waiting on Kevin Durant as the superstar slowly continues to recover and rehabilitate his ruptured Achilles tendon. Durant hasn’t played on an NBA Game since he injured himself in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals when his former team the Golden State Warriors were up […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant hopped in on ESPN+’s show Detail, where he discussed how the Los Angeles Lakers broke down the Miami Heat defense in the NBA Finals. From his observation, the duo of LeBron James and Rajon Rondo would dime a zone defense to death. To recall, the Heat decided to play zone […]

It has been almost two years since NBA fans last saw Washington Wizards star guard John Wall in action. This alone may have made some fans restless. However, in a recent pick-up game organized by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, Wall was reportedly seen to be in tip-top shape and even showcased some improvements. Per […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is indeed the walking epitome of a modern-day NBA guard. The 30-year-old supreme scorer undoubtedly possesses one of the best skillsets suited for today’s fast-paced game. When asked by a fan on Twitter what type of attributes he would love to have from the game’s all-time greats, Dame Dolla […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes, Steve Kerr admitted he wasn’t surprised when Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets in the summer of 2019 as a free agent. Kerr said the Warriors totally respected Durant’s decision and were thankful he gave the franchise three years […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is officially in the books, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the championship, marking the end of one of the longest and most challenging seasons in league history. Throughout the season, several individual players stood out, but in the end, it was Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo who took home his second straight […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis joined the exclusive company of past NBA greats after his performance in the 2020 Finals. As StatMuse’s Justin Kubatko points out, Davis became just the fourth player in league history to average at least 25 points per game on 50/40/90 shooting splits in a Finals series — joining fellow […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant received a lot of criticism for joining the Golden State Warriors back in 2016. Many of his critics believe that he didn’t earn his two rings with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018; however, Durant believes otherwise. During a recent appearance on “The Old Man and the Three” podcast with […]

Former NBA player turned basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins committed to his newfound career path by sacrificing his relationships with his former teammates in exchange for blunt opinions on talk shows. However, it seemed that Perkins had no problem jeopardizing whatever relationship he and Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant had before. “I’m still cool with […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was recently a guest on “The Dan Patrick Show” and the NBA icon absolutely destroyed Kevin Durant, who is now on the Brooklyn Nets after his three-year run with the Golden State Warriors from 2016 to 2019. Barkley, who never won an NBA title during his playing career, said Durant […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant just broke down Jimmy Butler’s amazing 40-point triple-double for the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers . Durant provided some valuable insight throughout, but he did not exactly sound too enthused. Here’s a four-minute excerpt of Durant’s commentary on Butler’s awe-inspiring performance […]

Kevin Durant just confirmed that he intends to retire with the Brooklyn Nets. His declaration did come with a huge caveat, though, with the former MVP winner also saying that this is mindset as of this very moment. Durant made his statement in a recent guesting on The Players’ Tribune’s “Text Message Talk Show“: “As […]

The fallout between former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant was one of the most bitter divorces we’ve seen in the NBA of late. As it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant might have had something to do about what eventually led to an ugly parting of ways between the […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins viciously trolled ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith for saying there is no gap between LeBron James and Kevin Durant when it comes to being the best player in the league. Perkins, who is a noted James fan and former teammate, said the gap between LeBron and Durant is so huge that […]

When the Brooklyn Nets fired Kenny Atkinson, many looked at Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant as the reasons why he was let go. During a recent appearance on Durant’s new podcast, The ETCs, Irving refuted that he got Atkinson fired before then basically admitting he wanted a new coach: First he says it’s “false” then explains […]

Is Kevin Durant of the Nets to blame for Kyrie Irving looking down on LeBron James of the Lakers in the clutch? That’s what Kendrick Perkins thinks. Going on ESPN’s NBA Hoop Streams, Perkins called out Durant for allowing Irving to make a comment like he did on Durant’s podcast. “As much as I believe […]

Kevin Durant will be wearing a new jersey number when he makes his Brooklyn Nets debut in 2020-21. The two-time Finals MVP, who wore No. 35 with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors, is switching to No. 7 as he embarks on this next chapter of his NBA career with the Nets. On […]

The Brooklyn Nets are widely expected to be title contenders next season with stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving leading the way as a dynamic duo. Durant, who missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear, recently talked about what excites him the most about playing with Irving. “I’m excited to see him […]

When Kyrie Irving recently stated that by playing alongside Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets, this is the first time in his career that he’s no longer the number one option in the clutch, the first person on everyone’s mind was LeBron James. Because why not, right? NBA analyst Jalen Rose weighed in on Irving’s […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving may not be playing in the NBA Finals, but he sure has garnered a lot of attention recently. He has found himself in the middle of a media firestorm after his controversial comments on the first episode of teammate Kevin Durant’s new podcast. The flamboyant point guard said the media […]