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Longtime NBA veteran JJ Redick had a long conversation with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, tackling all aspects of racism in the United States, including — yes, “The Decision.” The New Orleans Pelicans sharpshooter argued that the free-agent decisions that LeBron James (2010) and Kevin Durant (2016) took received major backlash due to white people being […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson will not shut up and dribble. Clarkson was asked Sunday about the various ways in which sports, politics, and societal issues interact, and about those who argue in favor of “keeping politics out of sports”. His response? “Everybody who’s saying shut up and dribble, maybe they should shut up and […]

Breaking news: NBA superstar Kevin Durant has logged on. On the fourth anniversary of Durant opting to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors, the now-Brooklyn Nets forward spent some of his July 4th on social media, including clapping back at a post comparing Dirk Nowitzki’s 2011 championship ring to […]

Brooklyn Nets interim head coach Jacque Vaughn says his relationship with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is only going to get better moving forward. Jacque Vaughn says his relationship with KD and Kyrie is good and growing. — NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) July 4, 2020 Multiple reports stated Durant and Irving didn’t have the best rapport […]

Some Oklahoma City Thunder fans are still upset at Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant for his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2016. It’s the four-year anniversary of Durant sending shockwaves throughout the sports world when he decided to join the 73-9 Warriors. When the Nets star saw […]

Being the two most prominent players on the Brooklyn Nets roster, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are heavily involved in the team’s search for their next head coach. According to no less than Nets general manager Sean Marks, the front office has been in constant communication with both guys asking for their inputs on the […]

It’s no secret that NBA players carry around some of the heftiest contracts in all of sports. Be that as it may, there are still a few players at the top of food chain bagging more money that other athletes can only dream of. Here, we take a look and salivate over the 10 biggest […]

The NBPA Foundation has matched $400,000 in grants from Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kevin Love and numerous other NBA players who have donated to promote positive social change over the last two months, according to an official release. The aforementioned players — among others — have all pitched in money to help families throughout the […]

Kevin Durant might not be heading to Orlando to cheer on his teammates at the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season, but he will have some say into how they will look next season. Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks assured Durant would be one of the main voices that help shape the team this […]

Kevin Durant tragically tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the 2019 Finals against the Toronto Raptors with the Golden State Warriors. It was the only game he appeared in during the Finals, as Durant missed Games 1 through 4 because of the right calf strain he suffered in the second round of […]

Los Angeles Clippers combo guard Patrick Beverley is going to treat every defensive matchup down in Orlando as if he’s guarding Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and James Harden. The Clippers’ defensive ace spoke about his defensive mentality with Whistle Sports: "Every team I play, I'm playing them like Golden State when they had […]

Yes, there are other basketball documentaries besides The Last Dance. Without a doubt, Michael Jordan’s latest documentary piqued the interest of fans all over the world for similar content. Without live basketball to cheer on, basketball documentaries have recently become more popular as fans look to divert their attention elsewhere. Here are the 10 best […]

Kevin Durant and Kendrick Perkins have quite the history. The two former NBA teammates have been beefing and exchanging heated words on social media over the past few weeks. Interestingly, when asked to choose between the Brooklyn Nets star and Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard, Perkins still gave the nod to KD. In fact, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have reinvented themselves as of late. The team looks totally new, with a new set of stars to lead the way towards their new future. The franchise isn’t new to change. In fact, change is a part of their history as the team moved from the Emerald City as the Seattle […]

We all remember the infamous J.R. Smith game. LeBron James definitely isn’t forgetting that anytime soon. It was so frustrating with the game theirs for the taking, that nobody would’ve blamed LeBron James for destroying something with his bare hands in anger. Apparently, that’s exactly what happened. J.R. Smith’s incredible blunder in the closing moments […]

Over 12 months have passed since Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Durant resumed basketball activities months go, and much has been made about a potential return to the hardwood in the event the NBA finalized a return-to-play plan. At the same time, […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant, who has been sidelined during the 2019-20 NBA season with an Achilles injury, possesses many accolades during his decade-plus distinguished playing career. Among Durant’s achievements are two gold medals at Summer Olympic Games with the U.S. men’s national team and a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Cup […]

Andre Iguodala says the 2010 FIBA team was a catalyst for the Golden State Warriors to sign Kevin Durant in 2016. Durant, Iguodala and Stephen Curry were all on the 2010 FIBA squad that won gold. Iguodala believes the relationships built during that summer of 2010 helped set the stage for Durant’s 2016 decision, with […]

Love him or hate him, the slim reaper is deeply missed on the hardwood floor. However, there’s no reason not to admire the jerseys that Kevin Durant has worn over the years. Take a look at the five best jerseys ever ranked from worst to best. 5. 2001-2008 Seattle SuperSonics Away jersey This is more […]

When he won his MVP award in 2014 with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant delivered a powerful and emotional speech in which he thanked his mom, Wanda Durant, for everything she has done for him. As a single mom of two by the time she was 21-years-old, Wanda tirelessly worked to make ends meet […]

Unlike most of his basketball contemporaries, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant chooses to have his tattoos on inconspicuous parts of his body. Durant has opted to keep his arms completely free from ink but had a lot of work done on other areas. The former MVP usually keeps his artwork under wraps and is often […]

There are few bigger names in the NBA than Kevin Durant. He’s had a highly-decorated basketball career, and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest ever. There are a few tidbits that you may not know about the former MVP winner, though. Today we have five that might just give you […]

Wayne Pratt knows that Kevin Durant’s mom is one of the best-known moms in professional sports. Wanda Durant is seen in attendance at most of Kevin’s games and even made a movie with Lifetime about raising two sons as a single mom. Because of this well-known story, it is assumed by some that Kevin Durant […]

At 31, Kevin Durant is already one of the most accomplished scorers in NBA history. He has won four scoring titles, his career scoring average (27.0 PPG) ranks sixth all-time, with .493/.381/.883 shooting splits. His unique skill set has rendered him one of the most devastating, versatile, and effortless shot-makers in league history. Most significantly, […]

With two NBA championships and two Finals MVP’s, a league MVP in 2013-14, nine All-NBA nods, and 10 All-Star appearances, Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever play the game. Durant has won numerous awards and broken several records through his career. If the 31-year old superstar retired today, there’s no doubt […]

Since entering the NBA in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history. The 6-foot-10 scoring machine has compiled averages of 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 849 regular-season games with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors. As all superstars do, Durant takes his […]

During the summer of 2016, Kevin Durant sent shockwaves throughout the sports world when he signed with the Golden State Warriors, who had won an NBA record 73 games in the previous season. As expected, Oklahoma City Thunder fans began burning their Durant jerseys, as they felt betrayed by KD. OKC had a 3-1 series […]

Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA. With his slender 6-foot-11 frame to match a silky smooth shooting stroke, the man can score from pretty much anywhere on the floor. Likewise, he does it with great efficiency on high volume. Over the years, the Brooklyn Nets superstar […]

Retired NBA center Kendrick Perkins shared complimentary words about his former teammate Kevin Durant. The two spent the better part of five seasons playing together on the Oklahoma City Thunder, including the memorable 2012 NBA Finals run — the first and only such Finals appearance in Thunder history. Per Brandon Robinson in Heavy.com: “And here’s […]

ESPN NBA personality Kendrick Perkins made a Friday morning appearance on First Take, just like he promised he would do after his former teammate, Kevin Durant, had called him a “sellout” for bashing his teammate Kyrie Irving. Perkins went hard at Irving, even darting a somewhat bizarre bird metaphor to make his case as to […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says if Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant doesn’t want to be his friend anymore, that’s on the two-time Finals MVP. Perkins and Durant used to be very close. However, their relationship has soured ever since KD joined the Golden State Warriors in 2016 and Big Perk became […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets before the start of the 2011-12 lockout season and became instant title contenders. The team had a lethal Big Three of Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Unfortunately, the Lob City Clippers never got past the second round of the playoffs during the […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant and Degree Deodorant have donated $1 million to 10 organizations that will help teach kids how to use the power of sports to combat social issues. Three of those organizations are New York-based. The Nets, of course, play in Brooklyn: Some news: Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) and Degree Deodorant […]

Spencer Dinwiddie transformed from an afterthought during his first couple of years in the NBA, to a mediocre back-up point guard in his first two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, to now all of a sudden the primary option on offense for a shorthanded Nets squad. Dinwiddie’s rise has been nothing short of magical, but […]

It sure looks like Kevin Durant didn’t like the criticisms that Kendrick Perkins threw at his Brooklyn Nets teammate Kyrie Irving. Perkins is in the news once again for ripping Irving over his concerns about the NBA restart. With that said, when Durant saw a funny video trolling the former NBA big man on Twitter, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is upping his investment game, and it comes in the form of a minor stake in the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. The amount of money the Nets star had to shell out for his recent purchase was not made public, but it has been confirmed that he is […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

Injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant recently made it clear and official this that he will not return this season. Likewise, Kyrie Irving is also likely done for the year after he said he said he could join the team in Orlando but as an inactive player. With Irving and Durant out for the postseason […]

Before Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2016, the Washington Wizards were one of the teams that went all out to try and sign the former NBA MVP. Everyone knows that that plan did not come to fruition, but as it turns out, John Wall knew all along that they were never […]