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The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a mixed bag as of late. On one hand, the team has two recent wins over the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Timberwolves have also lost two straight games, with Anthony Edwards missing Friday’s game vs the Utah Jazz after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. […]

The NBA is a brutal league, just ask Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. He has been through the wringer through this season alone. Most notably, Durant was involved in a Suns trade rumor without his knowledge. While he’s remained adamant on staying with Phoenix, that’s only a microcosm of what has happened. Only 24 hours […]

Kevin Durant is a big Bol Bol fan. The Phoenix Suns center has taken his team and the basketball world by storm over the past two weeks. Ever since head coach Mike Budneholzer inserted him into the starting lineup, the Suns have reaped the rewards. Funny enough, the Suns head coach talked about Bol finding […]

In today’s NBA, one of the most polarizing concerns is superstar empowerment. It’s getting more and more common for various superstars to demand trades despite their contract being far from over. While a change in scenery can do wonders to any player’s career, the opposite can also happen. Here is a look at 10 disgruntled […]

This might be the worst the Phoenix Suns have looked this season, and Kevin Durant understands it. Following a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the team seems deflated, and as Durant put it, pissed. As his teammate, Suns guard Devin Booker dropped a cryptic message, Durant was more straightforward. He spoke to reporters […]

Kevin Durant has never been interested in playing for the Washington Wizards, his hometown team. However, Carmelo Anthony thinks it’s a good idea. The New York Knicks legend explained why on his “7PM In Brooklyn” podcast, presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. Melo wants KD to return home to end his career with the Wizards […]

It felt like old times when Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant teamed back up with Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry with Team USA. In a conversation where Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Durant his flowers for creating the best era of NBA basketball, Kevin reminisced about competing with his former Golden State teammate, Curry, […]

The first season in the SEC hasn’t gone completely smoothly for Texas basketball, but Tre Johnson has been a constant bright spot for the Longhorns. There was no better example of that than Wednesday night when Johnson carried his team during a massive bubble clash against Arkansas. Johnson got bucket after bucket, no matter who […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Phoenix Suns will trade Kevin Durant this summer. During Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, Windhorst made a bold claim about the star forward’s future in Phoenix. “They’re gonna trade [KD] him, and he knows that,” Windhorst said. He elaborated further, emphasizing Durant’s professionalism despite ongoing speculation. “There’s been a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

The Phoenix Suns have not exactly been rolling as of late, currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference after Tuesday evening’s overtime loss vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Kevin Durant has continued to produce at an elite level, but overall, Phoenix’s poor roster construction has cost them mightily so far this year. Durant has […]

The Kevin Durant story will come to a close on his terms. The Phoenix Suns star has been in a bit of a rut this season. Despite likely making an All-NBA team barring any injuries, it’s been quite the season. Players were benched, and Phoenix sits four games below .500. However, the Suns included Durant […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he may have formed one of the most dangerous teams in basketball since the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Draymond Green was key in bringing Durant to the Warriors and looking back on that time, he thinks that it was the best time for NBA basketball. “You […]

Every year in the NBA, some of the most anticipated games on the NBA calendar are “revenge games.” Typically, revenge games are where a superstar player playing on a new team returns to his old stadium to play the old team that he used to lead. Sometimes, players are welcomed home with open arms and […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big push to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the trade deadline, but Durant didn’t want the reunion to happen. Because of that, the Warriors moved on and acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, while Durant remains with the Suns for now. Many speculated that […]

If anyone understands basketball, it’s Kevin Durant. He’s seen Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham flourish this season. He’s averaging career-highs in nearly every statistical category this season. Funny enough, Cunningham and Durant exchanged praise when they squared off earlier this season in Phoenix. The Pistons guard had an impressive fourth-quarter performance and led Detroit […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion and 2014 MVP, recently shared his admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He took time to recognize the young guard’s offensive versatility. Durant, also seen for his own elite offensive game, highlighted SGA’s ability to score in various ways, calling him “one of those dudes that’s always gonna […]

The NBA seems to be listening to the long-standing criticisms of referees being too harsh with foul calls. There was a time when they would call techs for seemingly nothing, but the league office admitted wrongdoing with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson’s recent incidents. It rescinded the technical foul called on Durant with 1:25 left […]

After the buzz surrounding the stunning Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade subsided to a degree, the biggest storyline in the final hours leading up to the NBA trade deadline in early February was the barrage of rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Durant was linked to a possible reunion with the Golden State Warriors, and […]

The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 since the All-Star break, and Kevin Durant isn’t pleased. He caught the eye of Bill Simmons during Thursday’s 120-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Although Durant had a tough realization after Sunday’s ugly loss, Simmons was still stuck on Thursday’s game. He explained more on his podcast regarding his […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love took a playful jab at Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with a social media post on Sunday. As news swirled about Hooters possibly filing for bankruptcy, the Miami Heat veteran shared a throwback photo of himself inside the restaurant, grinning from ear to ear. Love posted two […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant came to a bitter realization after a rough 127-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The game featured a fourth quarter that saw the winners of Sunday’s affair dominate the fourth quarter 39-27. Familiar issues came up for the Suns, who have had a disappointing season to this point. And it’s […]

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have weighed in on reports that Hooters is contemplating bankruptcy amid slumping sales. Bloomberg News recently revealed that the restaurant chain is considering filing for bankruptcy while engaging with creditors to restructure its operations. Booker previously took to Twitter, posting, “Plz don’t go @Hooters.” Durant shared an AI-generated image on […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis continues to come into form as he had another nice game on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns. Buzelis finished the game with 15 points on 5-10 shooting. He went 3-7 from deep and added three rebounds and one assist. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to get the Bulls a much-needed […]

The debate of the new versus the old generation never gets old. For Shaquille O’Neal, that conversation happens at almost every waking moment. Even though O’Neal is one of the highest-paid NBA broadcasters, the Hall of Fame center has never shied away from giving an opinion. On The Big Podcast, he explained his three players […]

Many people across the NBA have given their two cents about the Phoenix Suns. Kenny Smith is no different. As the Suns were taking on the San Antonio Spurs, the Inside the NBA cohost gave his two cents about the team. “I used to have a lot of these in college, incompletes,” Smith said. “I […]

In a recent interview on 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony discussed the evolution of NBA players. He highlighted Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant as the “last of that Mohican.” In Anthony’s eyes, Durant is the last player from a generation that truly “got it out the mud,” a phrase that signifies overcoming adversity and struggle. “[Kevin […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul had a heated exchange during their matchup on Friday, drawing attention from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The confrontation occurred as the Suns fell to the Spurs 120-109 in their first game following the All-Star break. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith shared his thoughts […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is the latest NBA superstar to offer support to Victor Wembanyama following his season-ending injury. After the San Antonio Spurs center was diagnosed with a serious blood clot in his shoulder, Durant gave the young star a word of wisdom as a seasoned veteran. After the Suns’ Feb. 20 win […]

Despite being former teammates on the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul have competitive moments when they face each other. The Suns matched up with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. This meant that Durant and Paul faced off against one another. They played together at Phoenix during the 2022-23 season, but it […]

The rookie reviews are in after the NBA All-Star break, and now, hundreds of different NBA Playoffs situations are starting to get attention. However, the list of All-NBA candidates continues to dwindle, thankfully. The game needs fewer toxic debates and more attention on the high-level talent on display night in and night out. A new […]

Fans in Austin, Texas, may miss a chance to see Victor Wembanyama play in person, while basketball fans everywhere may not get to see the San Antonio Spurs phenom go toe to toe vs. Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. The Spurs list Wemby as “Doubtful” for Thursday’s game because of “Injury/Illness.” The match-up against a […]

If anyone understands greatness, it’s Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant. However, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is starting to pave his journey. After being drafted first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, expectations were lofty. The 7’4 center from France was everything as advertised. Funny enough, Wembanyama historically won Rookie of the Year. Not […]

Kevin Durant’s deep love for basketball and the impact it has had on his life resonated with many, including WNBA star Angel Reese. The Phoenix Suns forward, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, recently reflected on his journey in a heartfelt moment captured in Netflix’s docuseries Court of Gold, per NewsBreak. His raw emotions about the […]

When a player joins a new team, expectations are quite high to see him perform well from the get-go. Besides, first impressions do matter. Jimmy Butler certainly had a strong debut with the Golden State Warriors recently. Anthony Davis did as well with the Dallas Mavericks before he got hurt. Here is a look at […]

Netflix’s latest basketball documentary, Court of Gold, takes fans deep into the drama of the 2024 Paris Olympics, shedding light on behind-the-scenes moments from Team USA’s path to victory. The six-part series, released on February 18, highlights untold stories surrounding the United States, France, and Serbia, among other teams, per BasketNews. One of the most […]

Stephen Curry made plenty of highlights and impressions after being the star in the Bay Area and hosting All-Star Weekend 2025. For starters, winning the All-Star Game MVP in front of Warriors fans is the icing on the cake after his scoring flurry. But his peers have given him high praise throughout the season and […]

The Phoenix Suns have 28 games to make a drastic turnaround. As a result, sending Tyus Jones to the bench might be the best course of action for the franchise. Even after the Suns and Jones agreed to a $3.3 million deal, the experiment hasn’t worked in their favor for the last 10-15 games. His […]

Outside of Luka Doncic being traded, Kevin Durant’s name coming up and almost being traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Golden State Warriors was the biggest storyline that appeared at the NBA trade deadline. With just over 24 hours to go until the trade deadline, the Warriors believed that they had a deal in […]