Kevin Durant Articles - Page 94

Back in October, the Nets made the enormous decision to not allow Kyrie Irving to appear in practices or road games, despite being eligible. Because of New York City vaccination mandates, Irving, who is not vaccinated, cannot appear in venues like Barclays Center. But he could play in other cities. In this respect, the Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in first place at 21-8, and they’re road warriors, having won 11 out of 14 games on the road. Things may be getting even easier for them with reports confirming that they’re going to let Kyrie Irving play in road games at some point in the future. Things now are a […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been at the center of some of the league’s biggest stories over the last few days. First, James Harden headlined a wave of positive COVID tests within the team. Then the fact the Nets were missing so many key players to illness and injury led them to change their stance on […]

The wave of breakthrough COVID cases continues to impact the Brooklyn Nets. A day after learning Kyrie Irving was being allowed back to play for road games, the Nets’ next superstar to enter the health-and-safety protocols was none other than the team’s MVP candidate, Kevin Durant. Just as we were beginning to digest that blockbuster […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has built a reputation as one of the best defenders in the NBA right now- and maybe of all time. Green’s versatility on the defensive end is matched by few in the league, though it’s his defensive IQ that sets him apart from the rest of the NBA’s best […]

Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets is the latest player to join the league’s health and safety protocols. He joins his teammate James Harden and others who have been in the protocol for the past few days. He is the eighth Nets player in the protocols. Brooklyn is currently 21-8 on the season and a […]

Did you feel the earth just tremble? On Friday we got a monster update on the Brooklyn Nets. It has been reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that Kyrie Irving is ramping up for a return to the basketball court. Just in: All-NBA star Kyrie Irving has started process to return to the Brooklyn […]

As they face a wave of COVID-19 cases and injuries throughout the locker room, the Brooklyn Nets are turning to an old friend. The Nets are bringing back Kyrie Irving in an arrangement that will allow him to play only in away games, as Irving still is not eligible to play or practice in New […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue to eke out gutty, gritty wins. Still in first place at 21-8, the Nets knocked off the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, their second win with about half of their roster on the shelf after being placed in COVID-19 protocols. James Harden is the biggest name they’re missing. LaMarcus Aldridge, Jevon Carter, […]

Joel Embiid and Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia Sixers call out the officials after a tough loss against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Seth Curry and Joel Embiid carried the load last night, scoring 29 and 32 points, respectively. However, the Sixers failed to stop Durant, who garnered 34 points, 11 rebounds, and eight […]

Following a tough loss at the hands of the Miami Heat Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers headed to Brooklyn Thursday for the second leg of a back-to-back. They once again found themselves facing off against a shorthanded squad as Brooklyn’s roster was hit hard by health and safety protocol.  Similar to their matchup with the Heat, […]

The Brooklyn Nets, along with the rest of the NBA, have been ravaged by COVID-19. Their once-vaunted depth was suddenly trimmed down, as multiple players (including star James Harden) went to the dreaded health and safety protocols. They’ve done well surviving for now due to Kevin Durant being himself, but help is on the way […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been playing short-handed lately. James Harden entered the league’s health and safety protocols on Tuesday. Kyrie Irving is still not with the team. That has put more of the onus on Nets super star Kevin Durant to carry the team offensively. He does not appear to have a problem doing that. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are not the only sports team to have some major challenges during the ongoing pandemic, now impacting its third NBA season. While fans of all sports get inundated with hourly updates about their favorite athletes, many of them double-vaccinated, entering health and safety protocols following positive COVID tests, these are truly unprecedented […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant put on a show a few nights ago, scoring 34 points to lead his shorthanded squad past the Toronto Raptors in overtime. Durant’s performance prompted a tweet from FS1 debate show co-host Skip Bayless, who claimed that the Nets star was the best player on the planet, insulting LeBron James […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has lots of admirers but he also receives his fair share of hate, specifically on social media. Well, on Friday morning, KD took to Twitter and sent a rather interesting message to his followers: Knew I needed love but I think I value the hate more…. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) […]

Scottie Barnes is not new to the idea of guarding superstars, but when the Toronto Raptors faced off against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, the roles were reversed. This time, he was the center of attention. This time, the Brooklyn defense had scouted ahead enough to recognize Barnes’ burgeoning offensive abilities, and so they […]

Kevin Durant was one of the first players to congratulate his former Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry for his historic milestone on Tuesday night. As it turns out, however, the Brooklyn Nets superstar is feeling a bit left out after he learned about a couple of stunning developments that transpired right after Curry shattered […]

The Brooklyn Nets are short on bodies. Kyrie Irving remains unavailable due to vaccination status. Joe Harris is still recovering from ankle surgery. Both of those players’ names have popped up in trade rumors recently as well. And that was before a COVID-19 surge hit the fully vaccinated members of the team. Just about one […]

People always love to come up with lists and debate the best players in sports, so that’s why The Athletic decided to poll 118 former NBA players before the 2021-22 season on a number of questions pertaining to the league when it comes to both the present and future. Naturally, the lead question asked who […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Not only do the Nets have several players in the health and safety protocols, but sharpshooter Joe Harris is dealing with an injured ankle and even star Kevin Durant is managing a minor ailment. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn recently added a player to […]

The shorthanded Brooklyn Nets got the job done against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. The first place Nets now improve to 20-8 and hold a 2.5 game lead over the second place Chicago Bulls. Coming into the contest, things were out of control. Late on Monday, forward Paul Millsap was ruled out due to […]

It has been a wild week for the Brooklyn Nets and we’re not even halfway through. On Monday, fans got some updates that there may be “renewed optimism” on a Kyrie Irving return. Shams Charania of The Athletic suggested that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have spoken recently and that may be where the newfound […]

Kevin Durant put on his Superman cape on Tuesday night to save the badly depleted Brooklyn Nets against the Toronto Raptors in overtime, 131-129. With several teammates sideline due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, Durant once again seized the opportunity to spearhead the Nets. He finished with a massive triple-double of 34 points, 13 rebounds, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was not able to watch Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry break Ray Allen’s 3-point record, but he made sure to congratulate and honor him afterward. The Nets played the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, so Durant had no chance to tune in on the Warriors’ showdown with the New […]

Nearly 30 games into the NBA season and the 19-8 Brooklyn Nets are now dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak–this despite all of their active players being fully vaccinated. The lone member of the Nets who is not vaccinated, and not around the team is of course, seven-time All-Star Kyrie Irving. His absence has been the […]

Amid the constant drama of Kyrie Irving’s situation with the Brooklyn Nets, a surprising player’s name arises. Despite the Nets leading the Eastern Conference, thanks to Kevin Durant and James Harden, Irving is yet to see any action on the hardwood this season. Due to his unavailability, trade rumors have been swirling around the NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a blow to their rotation when it was announced that veteran forward Paul Millsap had entered the league’s health and safety protocols. Not only did the Nets suffer a COVID-19 outbreak to their rotation, including players such as LaMarcus Aldridge, but they were also hit with an injury to superstar forward […]

Kevin Durant operating as one of the best basketball players of this generation has made him one of the wealthiest athletes in all of sports. It also helps that he is one of the more sought after athletes in all of sponsorship deals. In this specific post we’re going to be talking about Kevin Durant’s […]

When Sean Marks and the front office designed this Brooklyn Nets team, they knew it was going to be extremely top-heavy. With a major component of total cap space being allocated to Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, that left precious few resources left for the rest of the squad. No one should be […]

LeBron James was in a bit of a jovial mood on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Orlando Magic in the Staples Center. At one point in the game, the four-time league MVP decided to put on Wendell Carter Jr.’s glasses — a hilarious moment that has unsurprisingly gone viral. So much […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving hasn’t suited up yet this season due to local New York City vaccination mandates. The rules ban players from appearing in home games, although Nets brass huddled together months ago and decided they don’t want any part-time players. So, in essence, they decided that a seven-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA […]

Kevin Durant was completely unstoppable on Sunday night, both on and off the court. After dropping a season-high 51 points against the Detroit Pistons, the Brooklyn Nets’ superstar did what he always does — scour Twitter for mentions of his name. Well, Durant found something that piqued his interest and took no prisoners as he […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving hasn’t played all season because of his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and there have even been rumors that he could be traded because of it. However, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, there is apparently renewed optimism within the Nets organization that a Kyrie return may happen at […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant woke up on Sunday feeling extra generous. He was so in the mood for giving, he gave the Detroit Pistons a heavy headache after dropping a season-high 51 points. Durant toyed with every defender thrown at him, as the Pistons, playing without injured star Jerami Grant, looked hapless all game. […]

Kevin Durant entered Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons as an MVP candidate and as the NBA’s scoring leader, dropping 28.4 points per game. But in a road game without the resting James Harden, KD erupted for the most points any player has scored this season with 51 markers. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was locked […]

Kevin Durant showcased his entire arsenal on Sunday in a jaw-dropping performance against the Detroit Pistons. The former MVP dropped a 50-piece to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 116-104 win over Cade Cunningham and the Pistons. Shortly after the game, Durant was asked if he was aware of how close he was to reaching […]

When Kevin Durant retires, he may not be mostly known for his time with the Brooklyn Nets. He will likely be remembered for his prime years with the Oklahoma City Thunder or championship years with the Golden State Warriors. still, Durant will make his mark in his time with Brooklyn. In a 12-point win over […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been fined $25k for using obscene language towards a fan in the Nets game against the Atlanta Hawks. A fan of the Hawks was telling KD to stop crying and Durant responded with what seemed like he said “shut your a** up.” Although it is unclear to tell with […]