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Playing 11 games in 19 days is tough for some, but not for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Following Wednesday’s 108-84 win over the Brooklyn Nets, it marked another game during those 19 days. After Durant fired back at critics for his longevity, this is another perfect instance of it. He’s played every game thus […]

Kevin Durant’s stint with the Brooklyn Nets shows how quickly things can change in the NBA. In 2021, the Nets looked like the favorite to win it all; instead, thanks to Durant’s huge shoe size, they were unable to knock out the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA playoffs. And then during the 2022-23 season, it […]

When the Brooklyn Nets formed the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the prevailing thought was they were a championship contender. What followed was one of the most disappointing stretches in recent Nets history, with all three ultimately being traded. Kevin Durant made his return to the Nets arena on Wednesday along […]

Aging like fine wine is a common phrase and one that applies to Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Once again, he’s averaging 26 points or higher for the eighth consecutive season. Even as he ages, his game continues to improve. Whether his footwork, physicality, or feathery touch, Durant picks his spots better than anyone. He […]

The Phoenix Suns can rely on Kevin Durant to score against any kind of defense. From man-to-man, a switching defense, or a zone, Durant can figure it out. However, that hasn’t gone to the rest of the team. In Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they brought out a strategy unfamiliar to the franchise. They […]

For most players, defending Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest scoring threat ever, is no easy task. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, without two defensive stars, Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro, the task of defending Durant went to Cavs forward Dean Wade. While it might have looked like Durant, who had 23 points on […]

After ending their road trip on a high note, the Cleveland Cavaliers want to carry momentum at home against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. As mentioned, the Cavs ended their trip with a big win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting Minnesota away early into the second half. The Suns are on a two-game winning […]

Although Devin Booker and Kevin Durant are teammates on the Phoenix Suns, sometimes, rivalries go beyond the camaraderie on the basketball court. To be specific, Booker is a major Detroit Lions fan, and Durant, a major Washington Commanders fan. When the two teams squared off in the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs, the […]

The Washington Commanders absolutely shocked the NFL with a 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round on Saturday, and present to witness it all was lifelong Commanders fan and NBA star Kevin Durant. Earlier that day, Durant played 38 minutes in the Phoenix Suns’ 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons, putting up […]

Washington Wizards rookie Bub Carrington had two full-circle moments in the past few days. Not only did the 19-year-old get his high-school jersey retired by Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy, but fellow DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia area) native Kevin Durant shouted him out after the Wizards’ 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, via […]

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler making his possible return Friday when the team hosts the Denver Nuggets, the drama has only amplified every day for the past several weeks. Besides contract disputes, one of Butler’s grievances has been his role with the offense which has received interesting details by ESPN that mention Phoenix Suns […]

As the Phoenix Suns traveled to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Wizards, they didn’t know that Kevin Durant would have the biggest impact. Although he didn’t score as many points as Devin Booker in the 130-123 win, it was his mindset that prevailed. For starters, Durant returned home to Washington D.C. Following […]

When Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took over as the majority owner, he immediately had Kevin Durant on his radar. The first-time NBA owner made an immediate impact right when he took over. The Suns made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, which sent Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn […]

Kevin Durant may not be the most beloved NBA player due to his decision to join the Golden State Warriors back in 2016; this decision of his robbed their greatest rival, the Oklahoma City Thunder, of a fighting chance. But before his infamous free-agency move, Durant was universally admired, as he was leading a homegrown […]

After helping the Oklahoma City Thunder make the 2016 Western Conference Finals, Kevin Durant decided to jump ship and join the very team that beat them, the Golden State Warriors. KD proceeded to win two NBA titles with the Dubs as part of their dynasty years alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. Thunder […]

When Nick Richards was traded to the Phoenix Suns, it addressed a very crucial need. Rebounding. No one felt it as much as Suns forward Kevin Durant. The all-star explained to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin during Thursday’s morning shoot around how Richards helps Phoenix mightily in the paint. “He’s a strong presence in the paint, a […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a rough first half of the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting a game under .500 after Tuesday evening’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Despite this, Kevin Durant has continued to put up elite numbers and is a virtual lock to secure another All-Star berth in a few weeks when the […]

On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns dropped to 19-20 on the season with a road loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The game bizarrely marked the start of the Suns’ second Eastern Conference road trip in as many weeks, and was filled with the same roller coaster-like inconsistencies that have plagued Phoenix all year. The best […]

The Phoenix Suns had their five-game winning streak snapped against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 122-117. There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Suns, but one of the things did not include Kevin Durant. The Suns’ star finished with 31 points, shooting 13-for-20 from the field. In the third quarter, Durant had […]

Phoenix Suns superstars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant will have some time on their hands before their Saturday game against the Detroit Pistons. Coincidentally enough, the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will square off in the NFC divisional round. Booker is a major Lions fan, and Durant is a big Commanders fan. Both grew up […]

Three consecutive wins is a good mark for the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have felt the tumultuous times this season. With injuries, and trade rumors, among other things outside of basketball creeping in, they’ve focused on keeping the main thing, the main thing. Last week, the Suns benched Bradley Beal and Jusuf […]

Championship teams aren’t built overnight, and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia knows that as well as anyone. Also, Kevin Durant has a deep understanding of that. However, the two men share different journeys to their respective championships. For starters, Ishbia was a part of the 2000 Michigan State Spartans national championship win. Conversely, Durant has […]

It’s rare for rookies not in the NBA draft lottery to make an immediate impact. However, Phoenix Suns rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro have gained the attention of Kevin Durant. Throughout the season, there’s been praise for the duo. At the beginning of the season, the Suns’ rookies fearlessness elevated the team’s morale. It’s […]

The Jimmy Butler and Phoenix Suns trade saga continues, but there’s a new name involved. ESPN host and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes that Suns forward Kevin Durant is at the center of the rumors. While his name hasn’t been involved in a trade, Perkins thinks that these rumors are to keep his former […]

Ahead of the 2023-2024 season, the Phoenix Suns grabbed attention by assembling a high-powered trio featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Praised as top-tier scorers, Durant and Booker confidently labeled themselves as unguardable. “I’m saying it respectfully, I don’t know how teams are gonna guard us,” Booker famously said. Fast forward to now, […]

Derek Fisher joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012, a team brimming with potential featuring future MVPs Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. With such a talented roster, championship expectations were sky-high. Despite arriving as a five-time champion, Fisher later expressed regret, wishing he had approached his time in Oklahoma differently. During an appearance on Podcast […]

As the basketball world awaits a finality of the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the question remains of the teams that are most interested in trading for the star. While the Golden State Warriors were at one time linked to Butler, they are said to back off as it’s the Phoenix Suns […]

There’s no question that Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is one of the most gifted and talented scorers the NBA has even seen. At seven feet tall with the ability to shoot from anywhere on the court, Durant’s generational skills have earned him scoring title honors on four separate occasions, including three years in a […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Break is almost upon us as the best basketball players in the world will gather in the San Francisco Bay Area to showcase their skills and put a show on for the fans. Already making 14 appearances throughout his storied career, Kevin Durant is expected to make his 15th appearance in […]

While the game ended in a victory, Dallas Maveicks’ Naji Marshall got into a physical altercation with Phoenix Suns big-man Jusuf Nurkic which resulted in ejections. As the Mavericks star in Marshall trolled Nurkic after the game by making the fight his social media banner, his teammate Kyrie Irving gave his thoughts on the interaction […]

Kevin Durant, who accounted for more than a third of the Phoenix Suns’ points, commented on the team’s offensive difficulties and Jusuf Nurkić’s involvement in a heated clash with Naji Marshall during their 98-89 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, Kevin Durant addressed the Suns’ struggles on offense, emphasizing that their scoring issues […]

After a strong slate of Christmas Day games, including a Phoenix Suns win to close it out, Kevin Durant, one of the NBA’s most popular players, naturally took to X, formerly Twitter, to further defend the NBA. Over the past few weeks, discourse around the NBA has mostly centered on declining ratings and general interest […]

Logos are a great way to reference a brand, organization, or even a person. The role of a logo is to be identified easier through a combination of images or texts. Given that NBA players are regarded as idols by many basketball fans, it isn’t surprising that players themselves also own logos. Here are the […]

Russell Westbrook may be enemies with anyone not belonging to his team or his team’s fanbase whenever he’s out there on the court, but he of all people would know that there are things in life that are bigger than basketball. Even after the Denver Nuggets suffered a 110-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is no stranger to recognizing greatness, and the case isn’t different with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. After defeating the Nuggets 110-100, Durant took the time postgame with ESPN to show his love for the Serbian big man. He called him “Top 10 all-time” after the victory. It may seem […]

The Phoenix Suns secured their 110-100 Christmas Day win against the Denver Nuggets on the backs of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The superstar duo had 27 points, while Beal shot 50% from the field. However, it wasn’t the scoring that stood out. His hustle, tenacious defense, and overall motor sparked a third-quarter surge that […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce had a memorable performance on Sunday. Not only did his team crush the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, but he also managed to break his tie with former NFL star Tony Gonzalez for most career touchdowns among Chiefs tight ends in history. Before that touchdown, […]

Ahead of NBA Christmas, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant sat down for an OGs Chat. During the conversation, Durant talked about competing against the stars of the league every night and had a perfect analogy. “It’s a dog-eat-dog world in the NBA. You don’t want nobody to take what you got,” Durant said. […]

NBA rivalries often stem from the players’ competitive nature. But while rivalries are often healthy for the sport, any player with sportsmanship knows how to give respect when it’s due. As a result, this paves the way for friendships and bonds that transcend beyond the court. Here is a look at 10 former NBA rivals […]