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The New York Knicks are all over the rumor mill as the franchise is still searching for a new head coach, and many believe the front office is going to make some big trades. Some reports hinted that New York is interested in possibly pursuing Kevin Durant in a deal with the Phoenix Suns. However, […]

A Kevin Durant trade appears to be on the horizon. The Phoenix Suns star has found his name in rumors dating back to the trade deadline, and according to Shams Charania, KD and his business partner Rich Kleiman have met with the franchise to explore options. Shams listed five teams as possible landing spots: “Teams […]

The wound-licking Memphis Grizzlies are about to navigate through the most crucial summer in franchise history. With a healthy, fully bought-in Ja Morant and Defensive Player of the Year caliber Jaren Jackson Jr. anchoring the locker room, the championship window is open. To seize this moment, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman must explore every avenue to acquire […]

Nearly a decade after one of the most discussed free agency periods in NBA history, Kevin Durant has pushed back on a long-circulating story involving the Los Angeles Clippers. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Durant dismissed a report from 2016 that claimed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer cried during the team’s meeting with him. Responding […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Phoenix Suns appears to be nearing its end, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the franchise will begin exploring trade scenarios in the coming weeks. During Tuesday morning’s broadcast of Get Up, Windhorst identified a critical factor that could shape how the situation unfolds. “I do believe Kevin Durant will be […]

Injuries are a part of the game. However, nearly everyone will agree that it’s something that we wish will never happen to our favorite athletes. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, two of the brightest stars in Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum suffered Achilles tendon injuries. This is the same dreaded injury that ended the career […]

After turning in increasingly impressive seasons since selecting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs have the making of a serious contender if they play their cards right this summer. Holding the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, a few extra picks to […]

After being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks have been heavily involved in trade rumors. The club hopes to build a true contender around point guard Jalen Brunson, and to do so, the front office may have to make some splashy moves. On Monday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith named New York […]

The rumor mill is hot right now as numerous players are speculated to be traded at some point in the offseason. With the recent buzz circulating around the Los Angeles Clippers’ interest in guard Jrue Holiday, it sounds like the club may actually be more intrigued by Kevin Durant. There was some buzz that the […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the busiest teams in the trade market in recent years, and that likely won’t stop anytime soon. But would they actually try to trade for Kevin Durant? Not long ago, they traded away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby in separate deals. Those moves netted draft capital, Immanuel Quickley, […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the opportunity to improve their team this offseason, and they can do it in several different ways. One of those ways involves trading for a star, and the two names that have consistently come up are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. Bill Simmons knows who he wants the Spurs to […]

The New York Knicks had a remarkable overall performance during the 2024-2025 season, putting together their second consecutive 50-win season and coming within two games of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in a quarter-century. Unfortunately for fans of the Knickerbockers, though, they had an up-and-down postseason. The Knicks defeated an injury-depleted Celtics […]

The Golden State Warriors made their big splash at the trade deadline this season, acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to pair with Stephen Curry. The duo worked out very well and got the Warriors into the second round of the playoffs before a hamstring injury to Curry cut their title chase short. While […]

The Toronto Raptors were a mainstay in the Eastern Conference playoffs for many years, but they have fallen out of the conversation in recent times. Last year, Toronto finished just 30-52 and missed out on the play-in even in a weaker Eastern Conference. This offseason, the Raptors are looking to get back in the mix. […]

The Phoenix Suns are officially moving forward with the next era of their franchise after hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott to be their next head coach. Now, the focus turns to how the Suns can reshape their roster to get back in the playoff picture in a very competitive Western Conference. One of […]

Nearly a full month ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum experienced the biggest setback of his NBA career. In May during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the six-time All-Star ruptured his right Achilles tendon and had to be helped off the court, putting the immediate future of the Celtics […]

Anyone who doesn’t think that Stephen A. Smith doesn’t ruffle any feathers is living under a rock. On Thursday, he issued a stark warning about the NBA All-Star game and its new format.  Beginning next year, the All-Star game will feature Team USA vs the World. But Smith contended that if this doesn’t jive, the […]

Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a busy offseason thus far, firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and hiring Jordan Ott to the same position. However, the real heavy lifting remains to be done on the Suns’ roster, with Kevin Durant widely expected to be moved this summer. Durant is sure to have plenty of suitors on […]

The New York Knicks delivered their first Eastern Conference Finals run since 2000. And pulled it off without needing a megastar like Kevin Durant. However, the Phoenix Suns star came close to joining the Knicks per a new bombshell report Thursday. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania dropped some stunning league intel before Game 1 of […]

Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, as many are waiting to see if they will be traded during the offseason. For Durant, there have been the same several teams that are linked to trading for him, and one of them is the Houston Rockets. The latest report was that […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins pointed to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as key influences behind the breakup of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s young core, citing conversations from the 2012 Olympics that he believes swayed James Harden’s decision to seek a larger role elsewhere. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show ahead of the Oklahoma City […]

The Kevin Durant trade rumors are starting to heat up as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches. While the Phoenix Suns are reportedly making a push for a Houston Rockets trade, speculation and rumblings are out there about other teams as well. The San Antonio Spurs are one of those other teams, according to Arizona Sports’ […]

The New York Knicks made the surprising decision to fire Tom Thibodeau days after their season was officially over, and it’s uncertain what direction they’re trying to go in now. With the offseason coming up, there will probably be more moves made to help improve the roster, whether it’s big or small. Two players that […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins issued a blunt reflection on Kevin Durant’s legacy during a recent appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show, reigniting tensions surrounding Durant’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins, now an analyst for ESPN, questioned whether Durant has a franchise he can truly call home. Despite playing nine seasons with […]

The Phoenix Suns are working on finding a Kevin Durant trade this summer after a disastrous 2024-25 season resulted in the departure of head coach Mike Budenholzer and a need to shake things up. As the Suns try to retool their roster in what’s expected to be a post-Durant world, Matt Moore reports on his […]

The Phoenix Suns are working to find a Kevin Durant trade this offseason, and the Houston Rockets have long been mentioned as a possible trade destination given their clear need for an offensive upgrade and the ability to put together a trade package that makes sense. While the Rockets’ Durant trade interest has been downplayed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going into the offseason knowing that there needs to be work done to improve their roster. They were able to get as far as the Western Conference Finals, but the Oklahoma City Thunder were just too much for them at the end. Now, the Timberwolves have some decisions to make, and […]

After the New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, the focus now is an analysis on how they can improve going into the offseason. With the Knicks already surrounded by rumors, Bill Simmons would have an interesting trade proposal that is sure to have fans possibly […]

The NBA is arguably the most competitive basketball league in the world. With several NBA players evolving fast, there are plenty of archetypes that have proven to be successful. But while sticking to the mold is always a smart idea, some players simply know how to stand out in their own way. Here is a […]

The Phoenix Suns are still picking up the pieces from a terrible 2024-25 season based on their lofty expectations coming in. Injuries played a part in the abysmal 36-46 finish, but it was clear throughout the campaign that the Suns were not going to compete for a championship with this roster even at full strength. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves once again were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season, and it’s hard to see what they will do to get over the hump. The easy answer is hoping that the team improves internally, and players such as Anthony Edwards continue to evolve their game. The other answer […]

After Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season ended in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is suggesting a trade for Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Timberwolves 4-1, eliminating Minnesota in a 124-94 loss in Game 5. After winning 68 regular-season […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has never been shy on X, formerly Twitter, and this week, he proved once again why he is the undisputed MVP of NBA social media. After a fan tweeted, “Durgambler how does it feel to be a 37yr old man pushing 40 arguing with teenagers and trolls on Twitter,” Durant […]

After coming out on the wrong end of a gentleman’s sweep in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a pivotal offseason ahead, and many are wondering if that offseason includes trading for Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves were utterly dominated in last night’s Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma […]

The Phoenix Suns are one of the biggest stories in the NBA this offseason due to their roster limitations and what they can do from a trade perspective. They are hamstrung with money tied up in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, and they desperately need draft capital. Due to Beal’s no-trade clause and […]

Cameron Brink has yet to make her 2025 season debut after suffering a torn ACL injury in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 79-70 loss to the Connecticut Sun in June 2024. Since then, she’s been seen on the sidelines supporting her teammates, and did so again in Tuesday night’s 88-82 loss to the Atlanta Dream. However, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are red hot in the rumor mill right now, as the organization has the tools and assets to make drastic moves this offseason. ESPN’s Shams Charania delivered head-turning comments on Tuesday, fueling the idea that the team is eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant as possible trade targets. During a guest […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are so close to making a return to the NBA Finals, somewhere that the franchise last went to in 2012, when the Bolts were still led by the dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Those three have since each won a Most Valuable Player Award, but one […]