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Many analysts and even current players have drawn parallels between this version of the Golden State Warriors, forced to play without an injured Kevin Durant and the 2014-15 team that won it all for the first time in 40 years. While Steve Kerr’s team has reverted to the fun-loving, ball-sharing, constant movement style of offense […]

Toronto Raptors Serge Ibaka is looking forward to battling former teammate Kevin Durant in the 2019 NBA Finals. Ibaka told reports that he has no plans to talk trash to Durant if ever the Golden State Warriors superstar manages to return at some point in the finals. He said that talking trash is not his […]

The 2019 NBA Finals are the first to not feature LeBron James in seven years – a stunning accomplishment for one of the best players of all time. Beyond that, James has utterly dominated on the NBA’s biggest stage time after time, so much so that he has been the leading scorer in 5 of […]

The Golden State Warriors are once again in the NBA Finals. However, the five-time defending Western Conference Champion Warriors will be without superstar forward Kevin Durant for the team’s upcoming Game 1 matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Because of Durant’s lingering injury troubles, which date back to the last round of the postseason, the two-time […]

The Golden State Warriors are favorites against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, and rightfully so, but there’s plenty of room for optimism for Canada’s team yet. Here are three reasons why the Raptors, in the franchise’s first ever Finals appearance, can dethrone the Warriors’ dynasty. 3. Defensive Versatility The Portland Trail Blazers were […]

Former head coach and NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy has nothing but good things to say about Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. While fans guess where the perennial star will land this offseason, Van Gundy did not offer his thoughts on a landing spot gor KD. However, he pointed out that any team lucky […]

As analysts predict the outcome of Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant’s impending free agency, former Warriors coach Mark Jackson gave his two cents on the situation on Tuesday. While he didn’t actually predict a landing spot for Durant, he spoke on the future of the Warriors and whichever team Durant signs with, saying: “Kevin […]

The New York Knicks are the betting favorite to sign Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant in free agency this summer, according to BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has the Knicks getting Durant at a +120. The Los Angeles Clippers are at a +170 to sign KD, while the Warriors are at a […]

Ahead of the BIG3 draft on May 1, ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly and Ryan Ward had the opportunity to sit down with several former NBA stars to talk about their transition or their return to Ice Cube’s new basketball league. One of those stars was Cuttino Mobley formerly of the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, […]

Although many bets have already been made regarding the upcoming NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors, some oddsmakers are having a tough time figuring out what to do. This all stems from the biggest question in the series, and that’s if Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is able to play:  “It’s an […]

Despite the uncertainty of his status ahead of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant will travel with the Golden State Warriors as they prepare for the first two games against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. While Durant has been already ruled out for Thursday’s Game 1 of this final series, the […]

The Toronto Raptors will be ready for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, regardless whether Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins play or not. Ahead of their meeting with the reigning NBA Champions, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry emphasized that they are not preparing against the Dubs with the idea that KD or Coursins will […]

Shawn Farmer, longtime trainer of New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr., says playing alongside Kevin Durant would take Smith’s game “to another level.” Durant becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer and has been heavily linked with the Knicks. Farmer believes Durant would mentor Smith and help him become one of the best […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night as a result of a calf strain, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not sure if Durant will even travel with the team to Toronto, per Mark […]

Has Kevin Durant played his final game as a member of the Golden State Warriors? FOX Sports analyst Chris Broussard thinks so. Durant, who is currently sidelined with a calf strain and will be a free agent this summer, is listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the general consensus is […]

All season long, we have heard that Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant may end up signing with the New York Knicks in free agency this summer. In fact, some are acting like it’s a foregone conclusion. But could Durant, a player known for being rather sensitive, handle the cutthroat media in New York? Well, […]

If Kevin Durant really plans to join the New York Knicks this summer, NBA Hall of Famer Bernard King has an advice for him: get another superstar. King, who played for five seasons with the Knicks during the 80s, told Marc Berman of the New York Post that Durant must recruit another superstar to play […]

For the first time since being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has given his honest opinion about what happened in their second round series against the Golden State Warriors. The series was tied at 2-2 heading into Game 5, and Houston had the perfect opportunity to […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has continuously made headlines for constantly responding to people who criticize him on social media. Unlike most NBA player though, KD has no problem with starting a beef with casual fans on Twitter and Instagram. Sometimes, he even claps back at those people who talk trash to him during […]

Former NBA point guard Nate Robinson says Kevin Durant should re-sign with the Golden State Warriors if they win the 2019 championship. As we all know, Durant becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Warriors. KD has been heavily linked with the New York Knicks, as […]

Rumors have been swirling about Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant for months now. Most NBA pundits believe that the ten-time All-Star is destined to leave Golden State in the offseason, and look to start a new dynasty elsewhere. These whispers were addressed by Durant when a reporter referred to the Warriors play as “their […]

Golden State Warriors star small forward Kevin Durant says he doesn’t know much about this calf injury other than it’s worse than the previous calf injuries he’s suffered in his career. The Warriors said Durant sustained a right calf strain. It’s widely believed to be a Grade 2 strain since Durant is still not able […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry says it will be “easy” to work small forward Kevin Durant back into the lineup whenever KD is ready to play again. Durant is expected to miss Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, which start on May 30. Curry says the Warriors have experience of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant met with the media on Friday for the first time since his calf injury and the former MVP knocked down the talk about the Dubs being better without him. The Warriors have gone 5-0 since Durant got hurt and a lot of pundits have been saying the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says it’s possible star small forward Kevin Durant gets back on the court at some point over the next seven days to begin on-court work. Durant hasn’t done any on-court work since suffering a right calf strain in Game 5 of the Warriors’ second round series against the […]

The Golden State Warriors provided an update on forward Kevin Durant and center DeMarcus Cousins, citing neither will be available to start the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant & DeMarcus Cousins injury update: pic.twitter.com/nMyQG0yKDl — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 23, 2019 Durant has been dealing with a mild calf strain for two weeks now, since first […]

The two Most Valuable Player frontrunners in Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the 15-man shortlist of the 2018-19 All-NBA selections: The All-NBA Teams: pic.twitter.com/ZdTEWdDEAo — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2019 Both Antetokounmpo and Harden, two of the three finalists fro the MVP award were named unanimous selections, […]

The New York Knicks are expected to be major players in this summer’s free agency market, where guys like Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are going to be available, and Fox Sports’ Chris Carter wants both players to consider playing together in The Big Apple. "The Knicks can offer Kawhi the potential to play with […]

Ever since joining the Golden State Warriors back in 2016, All-Star forward Kevin Durant has been heavily criticized by the media. However, he hasn’t backed down from any negative statements publicly thrown against him. He recently had a Twitter feud with Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard, where he questioned the credibility of the veteran journalist after […]

The 2019 NBA Draft will be here before you know it, and after the exploits of the NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans will be selecting first overall – likely taking Duke University forward (and general basketball dynamo) Zion Williamson. However, after Zion, there is one player whose brilliant highlights captured the attention of […]

Save Skip Bayless a seat on the Kevin Durant to the Los Angeles Clippers bandwagon. On Wednesday’s episode of Undisputed, the FOX Sports personality made the case for why believes Durant should sign in free agency with the team he and the Golden State Warriors eliminated from the first round of the playoffs. “The smartest choice […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says don’t be surprised if Kevin Durant leaves the Golden State Warriors this summer and signs with the Los Angeles Clippers instead of the Lakers. The Clippers have cap space this offseason to sign two max contract players. Perkins, who played with Durant on the Oklahoma City Thunder, says […]

Kevin Durant’s manager and business partner Rich Kleiman sees no issue with the Golden State Warriors forward engaging on a little back-and-forth in social media. Durant has been notorious for being the only high-profile hooper willing to engage people on Twitter and Instagram, never missing a chance to defend his name or his beliefs, no […]

Kevin Durant continued his ongoing beef with Fox Sports 1 personality Chris Broussard after the latter responded to an earlier claim where the Golden State Warriors forward challenged the idea that he is bothered by his team winning playoff games without him. Broussard went on FS1’s Undisputed to explain the complexities of his relationship with […]

Richard Jefferson has a golden nugget of advice for those looking to reinstate parity in the NBA and the ones who have crossed their fingers for years, hoping that Kevin Durant would leave the Golden State Warriors. Root for them to win. No kidding. It might seem unorthodox, but the former player believes a Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors managing owner Joe Lacob is four wins away from fitting a fourth championship ring in the last five years, yet the looming state of the free agency period is one that could shape the scope of a dynasty in the making. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are slated to be unrestricted free […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant is back arguing with fans on Twitter. However, his manager Rich Kleiman isn’t bothered and, in fact, loves everything about it. In an interview with Jason Gay of Wall Street Journal, Kleiman was asked about Durant’s recent activity on Twitter of answering back to his critics. For Kleiman, […]

The Golden State Warriors have been optimistic about the looming return of forward Kevin Durant and center DeMarcus Cousins. Unfortunately, there seems to be growing concern about the KD’s current health. Durant has spent the Western Conference Finals nursing a strained right calf which he suffered in Game 5 of the second round against the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is expected to receive a lot of offers once he becomes a free agent this summer. Durant could become a free agent if he opts out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors. Although he has the choice to exercise his player option for next season, […]