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The Golden State Warriors are optimistic they can keep Kevin Durant this summer. A third straight title and a new team arena are their main selling points to convince the two-time Finals MVP to stay. However, there are speculations that Durant is planning to leave the Warriors to join either the New York Knicks or […]

Just like the rest of us on Thursday night, Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant was wondering why Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger was upset at Buddy Hield. After Hield made a long 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to bring the Kings within three points of Golden State with 19 seconds remaining, Joerger and […]

In his latest podcast, ESPN insider Zach Lowe speculates Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t thrilled about the idea of playing with Kevin Durant on the New York Knicks. Durant can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Golden State Warriors and the two-time Finals MVP has been linked […]

Kevin Durant was utterly humble after swatting a career-high seven shots agains the Sacramento Kings during a 125-123 win on Thursday night. Five of those seven blocks came against rookie big man Marvin Bagley III, who was given a quick lesson on finishing in the paint as the offensive machine racked up one rejection after […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant wasn’t pleased with skating by the Sacramento Kings in a 125-123 win at Oracle Arena, one that came down to the winding seconds of regulation and a mental lapse from Buddy Hield, which eventually closed out the affair. The Warriors swept the season series 4-0, but have only managed […]

Highlights (often of the posterization variety) are like death and taxes with Kevin Durant: It almost seems like a foregone conclusion whenever the Golden State Warriors are playing. Also inevitable: That you will get dunked on when you go for a block once the “Durantula” slashes to the cup and zeroes in towards you. Rookie […]

Remember when Kevin Durant was garnering early consideration for 2018 Defensive Player of the Year? That discussion was always misplaced. The Golden State Warriors superstar is indeed an impactful defender, with the requisite combination of length, quickness, and strength to consistently hold up one-on-one against all but the most dynamic ball handlers and most hulking […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving says the media and fans are blowing the video of him talking to Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant at All-Star weekend way out of proportion, and he’s not happy about it. Before the 2019 All-Star game started in Charlotte, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were captured on video while […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN personality Jalen Rose believes there’s “no chance” Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer in free agency to team up with LeBron James. Irving, Leonard and Durant can all become unrestricted free agents after this season ends if they decline their […]

The New York Knicks are deemed to be the perfect landing spot for Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant when he declines his player option this summer; however, they might need to sign another player to lure KD to the Big Apple: Quinn Cook According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Quinn Cook […]

For years, fans have argued over which NBA player is truly the greatest of all time. Usually, it boils down to two players — former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. You can add Kevin Durant’s name to the mix, if you ask Colin Cowherd. The veteran FOX […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant is reportedly more likely to leave the Dubs if they win their third straight title this season as opposed to if they are surprisingly beaten in the Finals or in the Western Conference playoffs, according to Robert Littal of BSO. Kevin Durant can become an unrestricted free agent […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic is establishing himself as one of the best players of all-time, as he’s accomplished a feat that only LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and Kevin Durant can say they have done. Nikola Jokic is one of only five players in NBA history to tally at least 1,000 […]

A lot of buzz has been generated by the possibility of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving teaming up this summer. With the ability to sign two players to max contracts in the offseason, the New York Knicks seem the likely destination for the potential duo. As they should be, Knicks fans remain excited about their […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook looked back into the past for a brief minute during a talk with comedian Kevin Hart during his YouTube show Cold As Balls. The thought of former teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden sprung along in conversation, leading only to Westbrook to delve into the ‘what if they would have […]

The incertitude of Kevin Durant’s plans come this summer will play a massive role in the Golden State Warriors’ future after this season, as it could force them to take a few steps back if he leaves or continue the reign of terror they’ve planted in the NBA if he chooses to stay. One thing […]

The modern NBA has geared itself toward a higher volume of three-point shot attempts and makes. The Houston Rockets are attempting the most threes per game at an insane 44.8 attempts. In contrast, the Los Angeles Clippers are attempting the least number of treys per game at 24.8 per game. The Rockets make the most […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

Former NBA player Sam Perkins believes the Los Angeles Lakers will eventually get Anthony Davis, but he doesn’t think Kevin Durant is coming to Los Angeles to play with LeBron James. Anthony Davis, as we all know, has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans and reportedly prefers to play for the Lakers. The […]

Former NBA small forward Matt Barnes believes Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is “probably the most hated player” in the NBA right now. Matt Barnes, who played with Durant on the Warriors during the 2016-17 season, says people still haven’t forgiven KD for leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and joining the Dubs in the […]

Former NBA forward Matt Barnes thinks it’s safe to say that Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA right now. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is universally recognized as the best basketball player in the world. Barnes won’t go as far as to say Durant is better then […]

Kevin Garnett gave a few words of advice for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, who was recently named the 2019 All-Star MVP, but will return to the Bay Area to face questions of his impending free agency among the mingling that takes place over the break. Garnett understands his position as a former star […]

Kevin Durant’s 31 points were enough to secure him All-Star MVP honors, adding to the recent regalia of accolades he has obtained since joining the Golden State Warriors. His 2013-14 MVP, two championships, two Finals MVPs, and this, his second All-Star MVP award, put him alongside royal company — joining Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron […]

Kevin Durant earned his second All-Star MVP award on Sunday after his 31 points led Team LeBron to a 178-164 win to close out the festivities. The Golden State Warriors forward was the first overall pick in the All-Star Draft and made his mark known, calling this a “special” moment for him: 🚨 #NBAAllStar MVP […]

For Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry’s four-point play is Klay Thompson’s karma. During the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson. After receiving a cross-court pass from Russell Westbrook, Curry made a quick release from beyond the arc and baited […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant says there’s “nice synergy” between Oklahoma City Thunder stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook. Behind the stellar play of George and Westbrook, the Thunder are 37-20 on the season, good for third place in the Western Conference standings. PG is an MVP candidate, while Westbrook is averaging a triple-double […]

Just like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant fully supports Colin Kaepernick. In 2016, Kaepernick started kneeling during the national anthem to protest against racial injustice and police brutality. The 2016-17 NFL season was the last time Kaepernick played in an NFL game, for the San Francisco 49ers. The quarterback recently agreed […]

The Dallas Mavericks landed big man Kristaps Porzingis in a deal with the New York Knicks prior to the Feb. 7 trade deadline, resulting in a very intriguing young duo of Porzingis and Luka Doncic. Now, Porzingis probably won’t play at all this season as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered last February, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant had an interesting response when asked how he views himself among the all-time greats in NBA history. “I don’t believe I’m better than anyone,” Durant said, according to Mark Medina of The Mercury News. “But I don’t believe anyone is better than me. That’s how a lot of people […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant plans to return to Oklahoma City when the Thunder retire Nick Collison’s No. 4 next month in what could be a rather awkward moment. Durant, who spent the first nine years of his career with the Thunder organization before signing with the Warriors during the summer of 2016, says […]

When Kevin Durant made his exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder and went to the Golden State Warriors, many in the basketball community thought that there was very bad blood between Durant and his former teammate Russell Westbrook. According to Durant, however, that was never the case. KD on Westbrook, the criticism his former point […]

When it comes to NBA players and professional athletes in general, we use the term “legacy” when discussing exactly what the players accomplished during their career. However, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant has a different take. The two-time NBA champion says that legacy is not about how fans, media pundits and fellow athletes view […]

Entering Wednesday, Golden State Warriors superstars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are averaging a combined 56.0 points per game. The two stars are on pace to average the second-most combined points per game in a season since 2003, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combined for 57.5 with the Los Angeles Lakers. The @warriors' Stephen Curry (28.5 […]

Kevin Durant is part of a Golden State Warriors team trying to make history by becoming only the fourth franchise in NBA history to win three straight championships. The Dubs are currently the Western Conference’s best team with a 41-15 record, and the two-time Finals MVP is a large part of the team’s success. However, […]

Kevin Durant has been scorching teams throughout the Golden State Warriors’ furious 16-1 run heading into the All-Star break. Yet the two-time Finals MVP hasn’t been happy with the way his team has limped to wins in the last three games, still unsatisfied and knowing there’s much left to do to reach their top form. […]

NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller “can’t see” Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant going to New York this summer and signing with the New York Knicks. Durant can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Warriors and there have been a bevy of rumors lately […]

The July 18 trade between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors that brought DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl to the Lonestar state and sent Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green across the northern border feels like forever ago. In terms of NBA news and drama, that’s because it was forever ago. Since the Kawhi-Spurs […]

The Golden State Warriors eked out a win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night, 120-118, but nearly 24 hours later, the Last 2 Minute Report on the officiating has reared its ugly head. After Warriors forward Kevin Durant appeared to commit a dribbling violation, the officiating crew was silent, but Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant were encouraged to see longtime rival Dwyane Wade for one last time at Oracle Arena, trotting out a solid performance in 29 minutes, one that will be remembered for those present for that one last hurrah. Wade, who will call it a career after the 2018-19 season ends, didn’t look […]