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It wasn’t long ago that the Golden State Warriors disappointed their home crowd at Oracle Arena by losing two straight playoff games against the LA Clippers, despite the usual huge home turf advantage. However the embarrassment of losing in front of the Oakland faithful was eventually what fueled Kevin Durant and company to manage the […]

There is hardly anyone more excited about the regular season being in the rearview mirror than Kevin Durant, who has now geared his game for the real season at stake in this year’s playoffs. The Golden State Warriors leading postseason scorer has not only embraced this time of the year, but thrived in it, averaging […]

The Brooklyn Nets might get a shot at acquiring Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant this summer. Durant could become a free agent after the 2018-19 NBA season if he decides to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors. If he becomes a free agent this summer, the New York […]

One of this offseason’s biggest stories will be that of pending free agent Kevin Durant. The Golden State Warriors star will be arguably the best player available, and his decision could set the rest of the offseason in motion. For months, many have speculated about his eventual destination. Few think he will stay with the […]

Brooklyn Nets veteran small forward Jared Dudley “would be shocked” if the franchise doesn’t get a sit-down with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in free agency this summer. The Nets will have cap space this summer to sign two max contract players. Brooklyn made the playoffs this season and has a bright future with Sean […]

Retired NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says “it could be special” if Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant teamed up on the New York Knicks next season. Both Irving and Durant will become unrestricted free agents this summer. The two superstars have been heavily linked to signing with the Knicks together and Perkins can only imagine […]

The general consensus is that Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors during the summer of 2016 because he no longer wanted to play with Russell Westbrook. However, former Thunder big man Kendrick Perkins says that that simply isn’t true. While he would not elaborate all that much on the […]

Could Carmelo Anthony return to the New York Knicks this summer if the franchise is able to sign Kevin Durant in free agency? Anthony, who hasn’t played in an NBA game since Nov. 8, isn’t ruling a return to the Knicks out. “I have to see what’s going on,” Anthony said, via Adam Zagoria of […]

If Kevin Durant signs with the New York Knicks this summer, industry insiders reportedly think he’d host his own show on MSG Network, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Durant becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Golden State Warriors. The former MVP […]

Kevin Durant won’t point the finger at James Harden for how the officiating has taken over the narrative of a barn-burner Western Conference Semifinal series between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets. Harden has taken an onslaught of criticism after exaggerating his landing to induce foul calls, but Durant notes there’s not much […]

The Golden State Warriors have looked dominant in the playoffs so far, and a large part of that is because of All-Star forward Kevin Durant who has been an unstoppable force on the offensive end. During the regular season, the former MVP seems to take a back seat and allow his teammates to take over, […]

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen says he “definitely” sees the comparisons between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant. After the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr said the last time he’d seen a player go on a scoring tear like the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant is now one of four players in NBA history to average at least 40 points, five rebounds and five assists over a five-game span in a single postseason. The other three players who have accomplished this feat are Jerry West, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Kevin Durant […]

The Philadephia 76ers will easily be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference who will draw interest from some of the top free agents in 2019. Despite a strong playoff run, the Sixers are still being constructed to become the next dynasty in the NBA. With cornerstones Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, they […]

Golden State Warriors 10-time All-Star Kevin Durant is currently averaging an astounding 35.0 points per game in the playoffs. He has gone on an absolute tear for the Dubs in their first five games of the postseason, and there are currently no signs of him slowing down anytime soon. When asked about what type of […]

Following his 35-point performance on Sunday, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant has now logged five straight 30-point outings to open the postseason. Only Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry have achieved a similar feat in the entire history of the Warriors franchise, with both guys holding the record for seven straight 30-point games in the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant said there was no such rivalry with LA Clippers point man Patrick Beverley, yet people were hoping the latter’s aggressive and pestering style of defense could forge an epic narrative between the two: “I felt a lot of people wanted to make a thing out of me and Patrick […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green heaped praises for superstar teammate Kevin Durant, who had another incredible performance for the defending champions on Sunday. Durant scored 35 points to lead the Warriors to a narrow 104-100 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. The 30-year-old superstar has been […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr commended superstar Kevin Durant after another stellar performance for the defending champions in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Durant erupted for 35 points to lead the Warriors to a hard-earned 104-100 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. The 30-year-old forward also posted […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to hold down their home court for a 1-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets after two disappointments at Oracle Arena in the previous series against the L.A. Clippers. A close game throughout, this 104-100 win had it all: tough competition, a game-winning dagger, and drama — lots of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant moved up in the all-time playoff scoring list again after another impressive performance on Sunday. Durant scored 35 points for the Warriors to overtake Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird on the list. The former NBA Most Valuable Player has now scored 3,901 points in playoff games, besting the 3,897 […]

There have been a number of superlative performances from superstars like Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. And of course, KD has continued to prove why he just might be the best player in the world. Durant eclipsed the 20-point mark in his 35th straight playoff contest in Game […]

If Kevin Durant had Patrick Beverley to deal with in the opening round, he will have P.J. Tucker in round two. The Golden State Warriors superstar forward acknowledges that the Houston Rockets stocky undersized forward will bring it on as his primary defender as the rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals begins on Monday. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant says Houston Rockets star James Harden’s game is not defined by free throws. Durant, who played with Harden on the Oklahoma City Thunder, says Harden “can do everything” on offense. “(Free throws) aren’t his whole game,” Durant said of Harden, via Salman Ali of Rockets Wire. “He […]

Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are both five technical fouls away from a one-game suspension, but head coach Steve Kerr isn’t too worried about them at the moment. Steve Kerr joked Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are on pace to have 42 technicals by the Finals. Kerr said he’s not actually […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry only averaged 14.7 shots per game in the Dubs’ first round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Foul trouble and Kevin Durant’s high usage rate played into that. Winning is all that matters to Curry, but the two-time MVP admits he would like to take more shots […]

The Brooklyn Nets were defeated quite handily by the Philadelphia 76ers in the two teams’ first round Eastern Conference Playoffs matchup by a final margin of four games to one. Despite winning the first game, the Nets were unable to pull another game out and bowed out of their first playoffs since the 2014-15 season. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James just followed Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant on Instagram. Durant becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Warriors. The Lakers will have roughly $38 million to spend this offseason in free agency. It looks likes James is […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant thinks the reported locker room problems with the team this season were completely off base. The Warriors took care of business against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 on Friday night, which now sets up an intriguing showdown with James Harden and the Houston Rockets in the next […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant was unstoppable in their close out Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. KD scored a playoff career-high 50 points on 15-of-26 field goal shooting, including six bombs from beyond the arc, while going 14-of-15 from the free-throw line. There was simply nothing that Patrick […]

Kevin Durant’s surgical night against the L.A. Clippers saw him score a career-high 50 points in a playoff game, enough to bury them in Game 6 after squandering a pivotal chance to do so at home in Game 5. The Golden State Warriors forward has been impossible to guard in the last four games, and […]

The Golden State Warriors won their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers 4-2. thanks to a massive performance from Kevin Durant in Game 6. Durant scored 50 points to lead the Warriors to a 129-110 victory at Staples Center. He also recorded six rebounds and five assists in what was a historic […]

Steve Nash is a Kevin Durant hater. Not actually, of course. But based on the Hall-of-Fame point guard’s tweet in response to Durant’s epic first half on Friday, it certainly seems like he harbors some resentment for the Golden State Warriors superstar. Kevin Durant’s 38 pts in the half of a playoff game are 3 […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar CJ McCollum believes that Kevin Durant will leave the Golden State Warriors after the 2018-19 NBA season. McCollum reacted to a post from a fan, who said that Durant needs to have his own team to maximize his potential in offense. It was posted after Durant erupted for 38 points in […]

Many within and around the NBA believe Kevin Durant will be playing elsewhere next season. Whether or not that proves, the Golden State Warriors superstar has forcefully reminded the basketball world against the Los Angeles Clippers what it might be like if he had his own team By eclipsing the 40-point mark midway through the […]

Kevin Durant had a solid first half performance for the Golden State Warriors, but he was still focused and in game face despite giving the defending champions a comfortable lead at the half. Durant erupted for 38 points for the Warriors, which is the second-best scoring performance in a playoff game, according to ESPN Stats […]

Kevin Durant had a monster first half for the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Durant scored 38 points for Golden State to give the Warriors a comfortable 72-53 lead over the Clippers. According to ESPN Stats & Info, his 38-point performance in […]

Donovan Mitchell knows a thing or two about high-scoring halves in the playoffs. It was just last year that the Utah Jazz star poured in 28 second-half points in Game 6 of his team’s first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, sending Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and company home for good without the chance to […]

In 2016, Kevin Durant decided to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the Golden State Warriors. Since then, they have won back-to-back championships and are primed to win their third straight. Durant’s arrival has indeed made the Warriors more invincible, and while the prospect of winning championships may have been the ultimate reason why […]