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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has found ways to stay busy this offseason, including frequently attending Indiana Fever WNBA games as well as making a recent appearance at a WNBA event. It all comes in the wake of the devastating Achilles injury he suffered during the Pacers’ Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The two things Kevin Durant doesn’t appreciate on social media are trolls and people trying to disrespect his game. The Houston Rockets forward ran into one of those recently, and he didn’t let the social media user get off the hook easily. Durant is always going to clap back when he gets the chance, and […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant, who played his first nine seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder organization before joining the Golden State Warriors, will be in attendance to watch the franchise raise its first championship banner. While Durant and the Rockets are projected to contend with the defending champion Thunder in 2025-26, they’ll get first […]

The Houston Rockets gave up far less than the Phoenix Suns did to acquire Kevin Durant. But if the Rockets choose not to extend him, the conversation around the trade shifts entirely. Durant is currently on an expiring contract, making $54 million this upcoming season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes that could be the only contract […]

It’s been an offseason of change for the Boston Celtics, who traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, among multiple other moves, in an attempt to clear their salary cap situation. This, combined with Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury, will likely put more pressure on players like Derrick White to produce even more going into next season. […]

In an NBA offseason full of bombshells, few teams made louder noise than the Houston Rockets. After years of steady rebuilding, Houston flipped its trajectory in stunning fashion. General manager Rafael Stone abandoned the long view in favor of a full-throttle push for contention, acquiring 36-year-old superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that instantly […]

As 15-time NBA All-Star and future hall-of-famer Kevin Durant embarks on his newest venture with the Houston Rockets, the folks over at Nike continue to bring back classic silhouettes and colorways from his illustrious signature basketball line. Dating back to 2008, the Nike KD line has brought up some classics and interesting colorways to say […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder cleans the last of its proverbial confetti-riddled offseason celebration of winning its first championship in franchise history, many NBA teams have reloaded with the 2025 NBA champions in their crosshairs. After Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt individually honored each Thunder player with their commemorative day throughout July, the Western Conference […]

For a number of years, NBA fans have consistently debated on who the GOAT of basketball is. Currently, the three players in the heated conversation are Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. These three superstars have certainly impacted the game like few others. But with the focus on them, it’s easy to overlook other […]

Honoring his Aunt Pearl has always been a constant theme for Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant, keeping her memory alive and never failing to mention that he wouldn’t have made it to where he’s at without her. The longstanding tradition of honoring Aunt Pearl through his signature Nike KD line has also been a constant year […]

In an NBA offseason packed with surprises, perhaps no team flipped the script more dramatically than the Houston Rockets. For the past three seasons, the Rockets were widely seen as a rebuilding squad, cultivating a highly athletic and exciting young core. But in the span of a few weeks, general manager Rafael Stone pulled off […]

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. recently took a playful jab at new teammate Kevin Durant while reflecting on the veteran star’s infamous free agency decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. The moment came during Smith’s appearance on The Old Man & the Three, hosted by JJ Redick and Tommy Alter. Smith, […]

The city of Houston is anxiously waiting the debut of future NBA Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant rocking their trusty red and white threads, hoping the All-Star can help them break through during the upcoming season. Durant is also celebrating the release of his 18th signature model with Nike as the lifetime contract holder is credited for […]

Choosing a jersey number is common in playing basketball across all levels. But for some players, there’s more that lies beneath the number. For some, it’s a way to honor specific events and special persons. And for others, it’s a great way to convey a message. Here is a look at the 10 best stories […]

As Kevin Durant embarks on a new journey ahead of his first season with the Houston Rockets, he can rest on his laurels knowing he stands alone as the most decorated olympic basketball player in the country’s history. After yet another gold medal in Paris during the Summer 2024 games, Nike will commemorate the win […]

Ahead of Kevin Durant’s first season with the Houston Rockets, he was put on the spot when a reporter asked him to name three legendary players to join him on the Mount Rushmore of all time NBA small forwards. The Rockets, who acquired Durant in a seven-team blockbuster trade, will begin a new era with […]

Every NBA star who wins a title earns plenty of praise. However, doing it with the teams that drafted them in the first place puts them in a class of their own. But in an era where loyalty isn’t a premium aspect compared to rings, it’s only natural for stars to look for greener pastures. […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most polarizing superstars in the NBA. And despite winning an NBA MVP, two NBA titles, and two Finals MVPs, a lot of critics continue to question the legitimacy of his accolades since winning his chips with the Golden State Warriors. And his burden just grew bigger after Durant was […]

In February 2023, Mat Ishbia was announced as the new owner of the Phoenix Suns. Thus far, his ownership has been disappointing, especially when the franchise had just made an appearance at the 2021 NBA Finals. While he has not shied away from making major moves that shook the NBA, his major swings have become […]

Did the Warriors’ dynasty start unraveling when Draymond Green refused to pass Kevin Durant the ball in a critical moment? Or was it the heated exchange that followed between the two stars? No matter how that story is told, it seems any lingering tension has been put to rest, at least for now, SI reports. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving hopped on his Twitch channel on Tuesday and opened up about different topics, including his controversial stint with the Brooklyn Nets. The team had high hopes after forming the starry trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, but in the end, the high-profile experiment did not work. Riddled by […]

The Houston Rockets sense that there is an opening at the top of the NBA’s totem pole, as they have absolutely loaded up for a potential championship push for next season. They did win 52 games last season after all and was the second-best team in the Western Conference in the regular season, and now, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ coaching decisions were a point of controversy during Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s tenure. Shortly after the star duo signed, the Nets fired Kenny Atkinson, who had led an underdog Brooklyn squad to the East’s sixth seed the previous year. They replaced him with Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash. Nash […]

Kyrie Irving may be in Dallas now, but his latest comments show just how highly he regards his time with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. Even without a championship banner, Irving believes their pairing was something the NBA had rarely, if ever, seen before, per BasketballNetwork. “I will say this,” Irving said on his Twitch stream. […]

Kevin Durant’s focus is on his new chapter with the Houston Rockets, but an old piece of his Oklahoma City history has sparked attention for an unusual reason. A townhouse once owned and designed by Durant hit the market at a jaw-dropping price of just $35, instantly making headlines, according to BleacherReport. You can buy […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets as a package deal in 2019 free agency. The duo’s tumultuous tenure ultimately went up in flames. Irving recently opened up on his decision to join the Nets. The nine-time All-Star revealed that he never met with Brooklyn’s front office before signing and that the team […]

The 2025 NBA Summer League has come to an end, and the Phoenix Suns were the winners. They didn’t win the Summer League title, as did the Charlotte Hornets, but they had a nice turnaround in three months. The Suns extended Devin Booker to a $145 million contract extension. Meanwhile, the franchise traded away Kevin […]

After another NBA offseason filled with question marks, one of the league’s greatest scorers in history will adjust to a new home once again as Kevin Durant makes his anticipated debut for the Houston Rockets. No matter the team he’s playing for, Durant is sure to bring excitement to his fan base as he continues […]

Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals this past season, and the series went to seven games. In Game 7, Haliburton got off to an insanely hot start, and the series looked poised for a fantastic finish. Then, disaster struck. Haliburton fell to the ground with an injury. He had to leave […]

Former Charlotte Hornets wing Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, minimum contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday. Okogie, 26, was recently released by the Hornets on July 15 before his contract for the 2025-26 season was guaranteed. The Hornets had previously pushed back the guaranteed date […]

Indiana Pacers All-star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss the entire 2025–26 season due to a torn Achilles. He recently shared a behind-the-scenes moment that sent ripples through the NBA world, a surprise visit from Rockets star Kevin Durant. Appearing on the Pat McAfee show, Haliburton revealed “KD actually came and visited me the […]

Team USA Basketball has one clear-cut goal every four years: Dominate the game on all levels and continue the tradition of the best basketball coming from the United States. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA did exactly that in heroic fashion as they brought home the 17th gold medal in the country’s history. In […]

The Atlanta Dream are currently second in the Eastern Conference and contending with the New York Liberty for the East’s lead. This second half of the season will prove to be crucial for their playoff contention, but this weekend serves as a celebration for both Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray of the Dream. Jones actually […]

After last season’s failure, the Phoenix Suns underwent major roster reconstruction and organizational changes. They have a new general manager and head coach, and they made a massive trade to get rid of Kevin Durant and send him to the Houston Rockets. They also made the big move of buying out Bradley Beal, so that […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is excited for Kevin Durant. While adding a veteran All-Star to his team could yield his first trip to the NBA Finals since his lone season with the Boston Celtics in 2022, Udoka is happy to see Durant in a winning situation with the Rockets. He’s eager to get […]

Bradley Beal’s high-profile departure from the Phoenix Suns wasn’t just a cap-clearing maneuver. It was the culmination of months of tension for the Suns, uncertainty, and behind-the-scenes negotiations between Beal and Phoenix that ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently unpacked. What began as a bold acquisition ended in a complex buyout, with Beal walking away from $13.9 […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst confirmed Thursday that the Minnesota Timberwolves made a formal trade offer for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant before he was ultimately dealt to the Houston Rockets in June. According to Windhorst, the Timberwolves’ proposal included a package centered around veteran center Rudy Gobert, guard Donte DiVincenzo, rookie forward Terrence Shannon Jr., and […]

The NBA has implemented new rules to prevent teams from stacking their rosters with stars. The latest changes to the second apron rules has done the trick, effectively ending the last era of the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics. Boston was forced to shed salary via trade. The Suns did the same with Kevin Durant, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in the midst of a full-scale rebuild, having used five (!) first round selections in the recent NBA Draft. It’s a far cry from where the Nets were a few years ago when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were on their roster and the team was thought to be a […]