Kevin Durant Articles - Page 139

The new-founded partnership between Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets is one that had been in the works well before the 2018-19 season, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. The two had become good friends and agreed to one day partner up, with the dream potentially materializing sometime, somewhere in 2019. […]

The New York Knicks are on the verge of a complete meltdown following the events that went down on Day 1 of the free agency window. Knicks fans are absolutely unhappy with how things transpired on the opening day, and in an extremely NSFW rant on Twitter, veteran actor and New York die-hard fan Michael […]

Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors and pursue an opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets largely hinged in a unique opportunity to play alongside some of his close friends. The team’s recruiting pitch was simply to align Durant’s close friend Kyrie Irving and bring in another buddy of his in DeAndre Jordan, who […]

Kevin Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, as the two-time Finals MVP agreed to sign a four-year, $162 million deal with the team. He may have left the Golden State Warriors after just three seasons, but he’s already done so much for the franchise. KD led them to back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018 […]

Kevin Durant made his free agency decision the moment he was allowed to. Right after free agency opened up, the superstar forward revealed that he had decided to sign with the Brooklyn Nets and join superstar point guard Kyrie Irving. It was a bit of a shock to some, but it’s a move that seems […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ popularity was already on the rise. After rocking the NBA by bringing in both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, though, the Nets appear poised to become New York City’s favorite team – and will have the gate revenue to show for it. As noted by Front Office Sports, Google […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an absolutely monstrous first day on the NBA free agency market. Not only were they able to land superstar point guard Kyrie Irving as expected, they also signed Kevin Durant away from the Golden State Warriors. Following those moves, the Nets were also able to sign star big man DeAndre Jordan. […]

The New York Knicks’ hopes were dashed again on Sunday, in especially depressing fashion. After clearing enough salary in the Kristaps Porzingis trade to sign two max-level free agents this summer, the Knicks watched their top two targets, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, agree to team up for the cross-town Brooklyn Nets mere moments into […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie took to Twitter to react on the big moves his team made on Sunday. The Nets successfully made a free-agency coup after agreeing to a deal with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, two of the top free agents on the market. Reacting on the signings, Dinwiddie blasted his critics, who […]

Bet it all on black? Sports gamblers might be saying that to themselves following the Brooklyn Nets’ stunning dual moves to get commitments from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and signing the two All-Stars. In conjunction, however, the New York Knicks’—long rumored to be in pursuit of one or both of Durant and Irving—chances to […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell reacted to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne’s report that New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan and the team were “not prepared” to offer unrestricted free agent Kevin Durant a max contract due to concerns of the two-time Finals MVP’s Achilles injury recovery. Wow — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 30, 2019 The Jazz […]

The Golden State Warriors might not end up empty-handed even after Kevin Durant’s departure, as it is possible for them to negotiate a sign-and-trade so they can get something in return from the Brooklyn Nets. There's a possibility Kevin Durant will engage in a sign-and-trade swap with Golden State and Brooklyn, league sources tell Yahoo […]

According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the New York Knicks and owner James Dolan did not offer a full max contract to Kevin Durant due to concerns with his Achilles tear in the NBA Finals. The Knicks and owner Jim Dolan were not prepared to offer Kevin Durant a full max contract due to concerns over […]

Before his decision to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors free agent Kevin Durant told general manager Bob Myers his decision in person, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. It was reported that Myers, along with star point guard Stephen Curry, arrived in New York over the weekend to meet with Durant. However, this meeting […]

Kevin Durant did not take long to announce where he will play the next chapter of his career. Immediately at the start of free agency, Durant took to Instagram on his company account, The Boardroom, to share that he has agreed to sign with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year max contract. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWZV18lRxx/ Needless to […]

The Utah Jazz have made big moves this offseason, adding Mike Conley to their back-court alongside star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. Unfortunately, the Jazz did not make moves big enough to overshadow the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn will be signing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan. It didn’t take long for Mitchell to take to […]

Kevin Durant is planning to sign a four-year, $164 million max contract with the Brooklyn Nets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It speaks of Durant’s standing on the league’s individual hierarchy that he was able to secure the longest and most lucrative contract possible in free agency despite rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 5 of […]

Kevin Durant will announce his free-agent decision on Sunday, and it could be bad news for Warriors, Clippers, and Knicks fans. “An undeniable vibe of confidence” is coming from the Brooklyn Nets, The New York Times’ Marc Stein tweeted: An undeniable vibe of confidence is emanating from Brooklyn as we speak: The Nets sure seem […]

While Kevin Durant announces his free agency decision via his business venture The Boardroom’s Instagram account, the Brooklyn Nets plan on trotting out the idea of Durant teaming up with Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan, per The New York Times’ Marc Stein. Stein adds that Irving will be at Brooklyn’s practice facility at the dawn […]

The Golden State Warriors are still planning to offer injured superstar Kevin Durant a five-year max contract worth $221 million right when free agency opens: The Warriors will officially offer a five-year, $221 million max deal TO Kevin Durant at 6 PM ET tonight … and Golden State now knows it will get Durant's decision […]

Kevin Durant plans on announcing his decision Sunday night via the the Instagram account of his own sports business network, “The Boardroom,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports: Source: Kevin Durant will announce his free agent decision tonight on his company owned sports business network: https://t.co/ovJCDTOEMz — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 Durant, an unrestricted free […]

A Kevin Durant-New York Knicks marriage has always been the rumor throughout the entire 2018-19 season. But Durant’s Achilles injury has since diminished their stance as the favorites and other teams have emerged as strong contenders to land the two-time Finals MVP. New York, however, is not out of the race just yet. According to […]

The future of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is one of the hottest topics in basketball today. One narrative that has now come up pertains to how Durant is putting importance on how his decision this summer makes him look. According to Ian Begley of SNY, Durant does not want to seem like someone […]

Free agency madness is about to start in a few hours, and one of the biggest fish in this year’s market is free agent forward Kevin Durant. Durant has been linked to several teams – both of which include the two New York-based squads, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. In a report […]

For Kendrick Perkins, former teammate Kevin Durant’s injury won’t affect his free agency decision. He believes the former league MVP will leave the Golden State Warriors. Per Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Kendrick Perkins reflected a bit on Durant’s leg injury in the playoffs. To recall, he suffered a calf strain in Game 5 of […]

Former big man and close friend of Kevin Durant Kendrick Perkins wouldn’t be surprised if the Brooklyn Nets are at the top of KD’s free agency list. Durant will be meeting with the Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors in New York City once free agency starts on Sunday. Many […]

Free agency hasn’t even begun, and it’s already seen a fair share of league-changing surprises. Once free agency is officially ongoing on Sunday evening, though, none of the NBA’s 30 teams will be surprised at their spending capabilities leading up to 2019-20. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the salary cap for […]

Klay Thompson’s future, at least when it comes to putting pen to paper, remains unknown. Considering this latest development, it seems even more likely than ever that he’ll re-sign with the Golden State Warriors when free agency officially opens on Sunday evening. According to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic, Thompson will join in on the […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to offer Kevin Durant the full five-year, $221 million max to convince him to remain with the Warriors once free agency opens, and Stephen Curry is expected to join Bob Myers in meeting with Durant, according to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic. Myers and Curry will be meeting with […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ goals reportedly center upon forming a trio of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Irving is fully focused on a potential deal with the Nets and has reportedly been trying to get Durant to sign in Brooklyn. Jordan becomes an unrestricted free agent on […]

In spite of recent rumors that have suggested otherwise, the New York Knicks still think they can land Kevin Durant and believe they are a “major factor” in the race to sign him this summer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Stein also notes the recent report that the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest free agents that is set to hit the market this Sunday, and while most experts are still trying to predict where he’s going to end up next season, there are talks around the league that the two-time Finals MVP hasn’t made his decision yet. That means the four […]

After reportedly readying to offer All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson a five-year, $190 maximum contract, the Golden State Warriors have now set their eyes set on offering two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant a max deal too. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst confirmed the development of SportsCenter ( via Forbes’ Tommy Beer), noting that it is one of […]

Kevin Durant and his camp will reportedly engage with four teams — the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors — right upon the opening of free agency on June 30. Durant opted out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors to become a free agent […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers has reportedly been staying in contact with Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman since the season ended, according to Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Warriors can offer Durant a five-year, $221 million supermax contract this summer. KD is expected to miss the entire […]

Kevin Durant has reportedly talked to other free agents about joining him on the Brooklyn Nets, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Stephen A. Smith reported on Thursday that Durant and Kyrie Irving are “pretty much” set to join the Nets once free agency starts on June 30. Brooklyn has cap space to sign both […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to offer Kevin Durant a full five-year max deal worth $221 million. But should Durant turn it down, the franchise is willing to work with Durant and his manager Rich Kleiman on a potential sign-and-trade. It’s worth noting this is different from the previously proposed delayed sign-and-trade, which would […]

With the official start of free agency just days away, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is certainly one of the biggest names on the market. At this point, some believe the former back-to-back Finals MVP winner has essentially made his decision. However, former second overall pick Jay Williams says “everything is still on the […]

A Kevin Durant return to the Golden State Warriors is still in the cards in this coveted free-agency period. Though while many believed Durant would seek his way out of the Bay Area in hopes to not be second fiddle to homegrown star Stephen Curry, a recent report by Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report says […]