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When Mat Ishbia went all-in with the Phoenix Suns by acquiring Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, he envisioned these two stars being able to win a championship with Devin Booker right away. With a 49-33 record, it appeared as if the Suns were set up for a legitimate chance to make a title run in […]

Kevin Durant may soon join the ranks of NBA players and other sports stars backing WNBA expansion franchises, as he’s rumored to be exploring an opportunity with a prospective ownership group aiming to establish a WNBA team in Austin, Texas. Durant is part of a group, represented by former WNBA champion Fran Harris, that seeks […]

Kevin Durant is not afraid to voice his thoughts to teammates, or much of anyone for that matter. The Phoenix Suns star allegedly ripped fellow Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in leaked audio that recently surfaced. It reveals Durant cursing out and telling the Bosnian basketball player, “We’re a f–ing team! Pass the f–ing ball, he’s […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had a hilarious response to a fan on X, formerly Twitter, about LeBron James’s reaction to a spectator’s request. The Lakers star talked about his historic triple-double and why he pointed at a fan after recording his tenth rebound. “He (the fan) got my attention. He said, ‘One more rebound’! So I got one […]

The Phoenix Suns have been off to a fantastic start to the 2024-25 season at 8-1 under new head coach Mike Budenholzer. Kevin Durant’s play during the Suns’ hot start had his name in the early MVP race, but the team received disappointing injury news on Saturday. Durant suffered a calf strain during the team’s […]

NBA players and coaches are some of the most successful people in the world. Although their journey may not be easy, they did find a way to play or coach in the best basketball league in the world. As a result, it’s great to get a glimpse of their mindset, which should provide plenty of […]

Before the Phoenix Suns look to face the Dallas Mavericks Friday night in the quest to win seven straight games, star Kevin Durant would look at his opponent’s main two players in Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. As the matchup is highly anticipated to see the two powerful teams, the Suns still await the status […]

Throughout the Phoenix Suns’ 115-112 win against the Miami Heat, center Jusuf Nurkic made his presence known on both ends, and Kevin Durant was all for it. From crashing the boards to hitting a barrage of three-pointers, Nurkic proved to be an X-factor in the Wednesday win. Following the game, Durant spoke to reporters about […]

Kevin Durant and his Phoenix Suns are 7-1 to start the NBA season and with a Pacific Division crown on the horizon, the Suns will look set themselves up in favorable position to emerge out of the West. Durant will look to lead the way while promoting his seventeenth signature model with Nike, the Nike […]

NBA 2K25 has released its first player ratings update for the 2024-25 season, featuring notable adjustments for three of the league’s biggest stars: Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. With each update, NBA 2K aims to reflect real-life performances and reward […]

In a recent episode of the “Up and Adams” show, NBA star Kevin Durant lauded Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for his exceptional athleticism, particularly highlighting a 360-degree layup Morant executed during the Grizzlies’ narrow 106-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. This acrobatic move has been widely circulated on social media, further cementing Morant’s reputation […]

Kevin Durant raised and knocked down two game-altering shots. The first was a step-back fading jump shot going to his left. Two possessions later, he took Paul George and hit a contested layup that ultimately gave the Phoenix Suns their 118-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. In the corner stood Bradley Beal, as he watched […]

It’s certainly been a season to remember for the Philadelphia Eagles, as Saquon Barkley once again shocked the NFL landscape in Week 9, and proceeds to look like one of the most talented players in franchise history. Kevin Durant is the latest in a line of professional athletes and pundits who are dealing with Barkley’s […]

Making it to the NBA isn’t always an easy feat. However, some players embarked on a journey that’s inspiring at best. As a result, it isn’t surprising how Hollywood takes advantage of these stories to showcase them on the big screens. While some NBA players can act, there are some cases when the production team […]

The back-and-forth between Stephen A. Smith and Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant continued Monday morning on ESPN’s First Take. After Durant clapped back at Smith for criticizing his leadership, calling him a “clown” in a postgame interview with The Athletic’s Suns writer Doug Haller before Smith teased Sunday, a complete reply was on the way […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick of Monday’s NBA slate as we head back out West for this next showdown. The Philadelphia 76ers (1-4) will take on the Phoenix Suns (5-1) as both teams ride opposite streaks heading into this one. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Suns […]

Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Durant have gone at each other for years, and they’ve recently had another back-and-forth on social media. Durant was the last person to respond, but Smith posted on social media that his response was coming soon, and he referenced a West Coast rapper in the process. “As the great [Ice […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is not a fan of Stephen A. Smith, and the future Hall of Famer laid into the outspoken ESPN commentator in a recent article. After Smith recently questioned Durant’s leadership ability on ‘First Take,’ KD, who posted on X at the time of Smith’s criticism that his “intangibles have always […]

Netflix took the NBA by storm this summer when they announced the new documentary series Starting 5. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was excited to see the initial lineup, which featured Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, and Sacramento Kings […]

Kevin Durant has continued to make history during his time with the Phoenix Suns. When Durant was traded to the Suns, he made his presence known immediately. It’s not often a franchise can acquire a generational player. In his second full season with Phoenix, he made history once again. Durant became the 16th player in […]

Kevin Durant has an up-and-down relationship with NBA fans, particularly those who have an active presence on social media. Well, there are plenty of them who are upset with the future Hall of Famer following the Phoenix Suns’ 125-119 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Bettors who were hoping to hit on their Durant […]

Dwayne Wade is the latest NBA legend to receive a statue, as the Miami Heat honored him earlier this week. After the unveiling, the three-time champion and 13-time All-Star predicted three active NBA players he thinks will receive the honor next: LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. James has a high chance of receiving […]

The Washington Commanders grabbed a heroic 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday thanks to a Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels. They now sit at 6-2, which puts them first in the NFC East. But, there are still lots of challenges in front of the Commanders, including a Week 11 matchup against the Philadelphia […]

Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will film a second season of its popular NBA docuseries, Starting 5, and Phoenix Suns Kevin Durant will be among the players featured. Durant will star in the series alongside Jaylen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, James Harden and Tyrese Haliburton. The 14-time All-Star dished on what he’ll share during the […]

In a moment that left an indelible mark on his rookie season, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero recently shared a “great” message he received from NBA icons Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. This exchange, which took place during Banchero’s first All-Star break, has continued to fuel his drive as he begins his third season in […]

The second installment of Netflix’s “Starting Five” was just announced, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The cast includes Kevin Durant, James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Haliburton. While Durant and Harden highlight this season, LeBron James and Jayson Tatum highlight season one. The first season debuted on October 8 and highlighted Anthony Edwards, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first defeat of the 2024-2025 NBA season on Monday. In a game of massive swings, the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 109-105 win at home against the Lakers. In the loss, Lakers superstar LeBron James had a very tough game. In fact, James finished with his worst shooting percentage […]

Following an airball by Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, he tried to explain to the referee that Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis blocked his shot. “Yo, [Anthony Davis] tipped the ball. I’m not airballing like that!” Durant said. If Davis got a piece of the ball, it would’ve been his third block of the […]

The Phoenix Suns don’t have a game scheduled on Sunday, so superstar forward Kevin Durant is able to catch some football action in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL regular season. Of course, he was able to see the miracle unfold at the end of the game between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears, […]

In the Phoenix Suns home opener on Saturday night, Kevin Durant treated fans in the desert to a show, scoring team-high 31 points and adding 9 rebounds in a 114-102 win over the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks. For Durant, it was the 388th career regular season game in which one of the game’s […]

Kevin Durant is considered one of the greatest scorers that the NBA has seen, and he’s still doing things on the court that defenders can’t stop. During the Phoenix Suns game against the Dallas Mavericks, Durant hit a tough shot over Doncic and made sure to let him down as they went down the other […]

As the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks faced off, Kevin Durant entered his name into historic territory once again. With his 22nd point of the evening on a contested three-point jump shot, Durant eclipsed the 29,000-point mark. Once again, Durant showed why he’s revered as a great in the league. He became one of […]

When Kevin Durant fired back at Stephen A. Smith for dissing his leadership style, the Phoenix Suns forward highlighted a sentiment his teammates have felt. Leading by example. Suns guard Devin Booker has spent two seasons with Durant and was amazed at how much thought, and care his teammate puts into the game. “He’s one […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has no shortage of accolades throughout his 20-year NBA career. The 35-year-old is a two-time champion, Finals MVP, league MVP, 14-year All-Star and 11-time All-NBA selection. The list is a testament to his longevity as one of the league’s top players. Among his most impressive accomplishments is his eighth-place ranking […]

After the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling Steve Ballmer’s Intuit Dome debut in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith had some harsh words for superstar Kevin Durant. While not questioning Durant’s greatness, he doesn’t believe much in the two-time champion’s ability to lead Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the […]

The Phoenix Suns opened their 2024-25 NBA season with a hard-fought 116-113 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, playing in the newly inaugurated $2 billion Intuit Dome. While the game showcased stellar performances on both sides, one post-game topic stood out— Devin Booker’s reaction to the Clippers’ viral “Wall.” Booker contributed 15 points, six […]

In what many are calling the game of the opening week, the Phoenix Suns battled hard to overcome the Los Angeles Clippers, marking an electrifying start to the NBA season. Under the bright lights of Steve Ballmer’s newly unveiled $2 billion Intuit Dome, the Suns rallied from a 99-90 deficit, ultimately securing a thrilling 116-113 […]

This first game in the Intuit Dome between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers was highlighted by Kevin Durant’s heroic game-tying shot. Following Devin Booker fouling out of the game in the fourth quarter, Durant was tasked with putting the team on his back. As he usually does, he stepped up to the challenge. […]

With ten minutes left in regulation of the Los Angeles Clippers’ first regular-season game at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant found himself at the free-throw line facing something only he and his teammates had seen that night. Durant went up against The Wall. The Wall has 51 consecutive rows with […]