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Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has weighed in on the talk pertaining to Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Barkley, he fears that the reigning MVP might jump ship if the Bucks fail to make significant progress in the playoffs this season — much like what Kevin Durant did with […]

Analysts believe that the long-term future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks depends on whether or not they win the title this year. This worries NBA icon Charles Barkley, as he believes that if the Bucks fail to win, then it might lead to a “Kevin Durant” type of situation. Speaking with Mike Greenberg […]

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram got off to a hot start against the Utah Jazz in the NBA’s first restart game and Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant took notice. #14 is a different breed.. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 30, 2020 Is Durant throwing shade toward Andre Iguodala and WNBA star Aerial Powers? […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant likes the fact that the NBA loosened its dress code for the bubble games, particularly for coaches. Durant, who isn’t with the Nets in Florida since he’s still recovering from his Achilles tear, wants the NBA to, “Normalize coaches in slacks and a polo.” Normalize coaches in slacks […]

Effective immediately, Washington will call itself the “Washington Football Team,” and NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant got a kick out of it. The “Washington Football Team” will not be the final renaming and rebranding for the team. This is the name it wants to use until the pending adoption of a new name […]

No one likes to remember the no-calls. It hurts. No-calls have skewed so many games that have potentially altered the course of NBA history. Simply put, nothing is worse than a game being so terribly officiated, that it literally changes the entire outcome. Nevertheless, it’s inevitable part of a sport where referees are always subject […]

Ask this question to Mark Jackson: Should the preferences of Kevin Durant weigh heavily into the Brooklyn Nets’ head coaching decision? The New York Knicks have more of a high-profile search going on right now. But the Nets might also conduct a search of their own depending on how they feel regarding interim head coach […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ecstatic about their newest addition, veteran guard Jamal Crawford. And he let everyone know. On Instagram, Durant commented on a photo of Crawford putting in some work while donning a fresh Brooklyn Nets practice jersey. Durant expressed his admiration for the 40-year-old by calling him “The god.” Kevin Durant […]

The departure of Kevin Durant from the Golden State Warriors came at no surprise. Rumors and speculation had become so rampant at the time that it was only a matter of when, rather than if. A ton of drama surrounded Durant in his final season with talks of mismanagement with regards to his injuries, clashing […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant’s show, “The Boardroom,” has been canceled by ESPN, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. The show was on ESPN+, a $4.99-per-month subscription-based service. It featured Durant, former NBA guard Jay Williams and KD’s manager Rich Kleiman. “The Boardroom” aimed to “bring fans behind the scenes […]

After eight years playing for his hometown Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant shocked the world when he signed a $51 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. But there’s more to that move than just a prospective NBA title – the aspiring business mogul wanted to be near the technology investment capital of the world.  The […]

The NBA employs hundreds of players and coaches each season and the league certainly had its fair share of unique characters over the years. While fans mostly tune in on the intense basketball action, others are enamored by the larger than life personas of some of the NBA’s biggest names. Some enter the NBA with […]

Controversies are inevitably part of history. As great as one franchise could be, there’s always some event or episode from the past which is inconvenient, uncomfortable, contentious, or worse. With a good chunk of time and some research, you can discover some surprising things that have happened throughout history. Here, we take a look at […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley are very close friends off the court. So when the team signed Beasley, many fans speculated that Durant advised Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks to sign the former No. 2 overall pick. However, Marks told Nets reporters on Thursday that wasn’t the case. Sean Marks […]

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 […]