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Early Thursday morning, Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett joined the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, where he discussed a number of topics, including the Golden State Warriors and star forward Kevin Durant. Here’s what he had to say about the now two-time NBA Champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP. “KD broke the league,” […]

The most talked about news and rumors around the NBA these days is the free agent destination of LeBron James. Just like in 2010 when everyone’s guess was as good as anyone else’s, it is difficult to weed out truth from rumor, or theory from reality, when it comes to what James plans to do […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is not happy about Kevin Durant’s recent run of success, questioning the route he took to obtain his two NBA championships in the last two seasons with the Golden State Warriors. “KD broke the league,” Garrett told ‘The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima’ (via Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com) — later […]

Now that NBA season is over and with the Golden State Warriors finishing their mission of repeating as NBA champions, it’s time for Warriors forward Kevin Durant to manage some of his other endeavors off the court. That includes introducing newest signature Nike sneakers, the KD 11 on his own YouTube channel. Along with Jeremy […]

Bob Myers’ gaffe during the Golden State Warriors championship parade might have been a spur of the moment misstep, but one that is actually telling of the relationship between Kevin Durant and the franchise. While his jab at Durant getting the “mid-level extension” or having not been there since the beginning like Stephen Curry, as […]

The Golden State Warriors celebrated in grand style on Tuesday with a championship parade through the streets of Oakland. According to TMZ Sports, the Warriors have a big bill to pay because there was over $500,000 of alcohol on the buses for the parade. This is the second time in the last week they have […]

The Finals ended last week with the Golden State Warriors once again at the mountaintop. It was yet another championship for the Warriors, who are now in the middle of what can be considered a dynasty. The NBA Finals wasn’t only about that, though. It left Kevin Durant holding not only the championship trophy, but […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers provided his annual zing at the championship parade, this time making Finals MVP Kevin Durant his victim, as he was asked to double down on prior comments where he said he’d give the dynamic forward “everything he wants” when contract talks are up. Myers: “Yeah, that was just […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently announced his next plan with his show Detail, now that the NBA season is over. As posted on his own Twitter account, Bryant said that the next episode will discuss Kevin Durant’s play, particularly on how he can help the Golden State Warriors defend their back-to-back championships. It's […]

According to Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, the Warriors have yet to fully figure out how to use Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry together. On a recent edition of Zach Lowe’s podcast, here is an exchange between Golden State’s head coach and the wickedly talented ESPN scribe: Zach Lowe: “Is there any kernel of […]

Having made one of the biggest splashes in NBA free agency history, Kevin Durant is now anxious to see what the 2018 free agent class will bring to the league for this upcoming season. “I want to see that movement,” Kevin Durant told Sports Illustrated. “I think it will make the league better.” Last season […]

After some quick hoopla, it appears as though Kevin Durant will be returning for yet another season with the Golden State Warriors. We know this, mind you, because he literally said as much at Golden State’s NBA championship parade-thingy. Kevin Durant nudged about his contract again on stage: "Why was that even a discussion? Why […]

LaVar Ball has always been a big talker, and he has never been afraid to speak his mind, no matter what exactly is on it. LaVar was back at it again on Tuesday morning, claiming that Kevin Durant isn’t good enough to join the Big Ball Brand. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1006556257669599232 That’s a bold thing to say about […]

The Golden State Warriors had a definite mental leg up on the Cleveland Cavaliers after an untimely George Hill missed free throw in Game 1 and a colossal J.R. Smith blunder costed them the lead in regulation, ultimately falling apart in overtime. During a late night interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Finals MVP Kevin Durant […]

The Golden State Warriors might have broken the NBA’s competitive balance, but as it turns out, it was only due to a collective sacrifice by their players. Forward Draymond Green admitted that the Warriors had planned to make a major addition, even before losing in the 2016 NBA Finals. “I took less so we could go […]

The Golden State Warriors are now officially a dynasty after winning the 2018 NBA Finals, their third championship in four years. The rest of the league is trying to catch up to the Warriors, who have formed a team that is not only comprised of some of the best players in the game, they also […]

Newly crowned NBA champion Kevin Durant shut down any possibility of a potential coalition with LeBron James this summer for the Golden State Warriors during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The charismatic host asked the two-time champion the one pressing question in fans’ minds, but the once-again Finals MVP wasn’t buying it. Kimmel: “If […]

Kevin Durant is living the life. Now a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP, the Golden State Warriors’ superstar is expected to sign a huge deal with the team in the summer. Durant signed a two-year deal with the Warriors last year, but the last leg of that contract gives the forward a […]

Kevin Durant could leave the Golden State Warriors this summer if he wanted to. But his general manager, Bob Myers, doesn’t think it’s happening. Via Melissa Rohlin of Bay Area News Group: “Maybe I’m naïve but I never felt like he was leaving,” Myers said. That’s probably how most people feel about KD who would […]

Kevin Durant has quickly gone from a no-title star in the NBA, to winning two championships in two years with the Golden State Warriors. The long-winged easy money sniper could see himself walking away from the age at the very number his jersey sports — at the ripe age of 35. “This game, your craft, […]

As the Golden State Warriors have won yet another championship, retracing the steps of how this team — once the laughing stock of the league — got to where it is right now, is one of the most fascinating transformations. Andrew Bogut, who was (quite unpopularly acquired) from the Milwaukee Bucks for Monta Ellis in […]

Kevin Durant of the champion Golden State Warriors is set to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to celebrate his team’s back-t0-back championships. As posted by Durant on his Twitter account, he will appear on the show on Monday night: Let’s go #DubNation! I’ll be on @jimmykimmel Monday night (tomorrow) to celebrate our B2B championships🏆🏆 — […]

Once Kevin Durant made his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors two years ago, no one knew exactly how things would pan out in the Bay Area. Durant added another superstar to an already stacked roster filled with stars and many thought egos might get in the way of success. Two years later, Durant […]

The 2018 NBA Finals is officially in the books with the Golden State Warriors winning titles back-to-back and Kevin Durant starting to put himself in select company with two rings and two NBA Finals MVPs. Following the sweep of LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals, Durant made some interesting comments. The perennial All-Star believes […]

NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant is a straight shooter who calls it as it is. This is probably why the 29-year-old did not shy away from taking a veiled shot at LeBron James when asked about his thoughts on the prerequisites of being a great basketball player. Kevin Durant to @YahooSportsNBA: "I feel […]

The Golden State Warriors have grabbed their second straight NBA title and third in the last four years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year’s NBA Finals. This has shifted the conversation toward the Warriors possessing too talented of a roster that breezes past much of the rest of the league. At the forefront […]

Russell Westbrook innocently uploaded a video of himself singing along to a song on social media. But some think there might have been more to it. Take a look at the video first: https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/1005468537937383424 Westbrook’s is singing along to Ice Cube’s No Vaseline. The lyrics he shared in the video are as follows: Goddamn, I’m […]

Stephen Curry is one of the stars of the Golden State Warriors and has played in four straight NBA Finals. The team has won three of them, and still, Curry hasn’t been named Finals MVP. That isn’t a bother for Curry, who cares about giving it his all, and the team having success. Via NBA […]

As Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant accepted the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive year, there were some who criticized him for not acknowledging the presence of the great Bill Russell, the all-time great who the FMVP is named after. However, it appears that the alleged snub was much ado […]

The NBA Finals did not have a shortage of subplots, and one that caught on pretty well was the Finals Most Valuable Player race. Kevin Durant was the defending Finals MVP, and the trophy had eluded Steph Curry despite all of his accomplishments. Steve Kerr has thoughts on all of this. Durant eventually and deservedly […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant has captured his second straight championship as well as the NBA Finals MVP. Yet, all he can think about is getting back onto the court. Durant has accomplished a lot over the last several years. However, according to Ben Golliver of si.com, he feels there is still much more left […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to finish their sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the entire series was who between point guard Stephen Curry and small forward Kevin Durant would take home Finals MVP. For the second year in a row, Durant was named the […]

The Golden State Warriors grabbed their second straight NBA title after completing a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers after a convincing win in Game 4 on Friday night. Golden State’s dominating effort over Cleveland saw All-Star forward Kevin Durant lead the charge offensively to earn his second straight NBA Finals MVP award. According to Rachel […]

The Golden State Warriors captured their second straight NBA title and third in the last four years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. It was a second straight NBA Finals that All-Star forward Kevin Durant led the way offensively, helping him capture his second straight NBA Finals MVP award, which has put him in […]

As it does every year around this time, the speculation surrounding the NBA’s biggest stars and their intentions with free agency right around the corner has hit fever pitch. LeBron James’ pending decision in free agency is the hot topic of discussion with no clear indication where he might end up with the Los Angeles […]

The 2018 NBA Finals have been a lopsided affair so far with the superstar-laden Golden State Warriors lording it over the hapless Cleveland Cavaliers. Though the Cavs are the best that the Eastern Conference can offer after topping the Boston Celtics more than a week ago, it’s clear that LeBron James is lacking in support […]

The Golden State Warriors have made a living out of turning defense into offense since Steve Kerr took over the helm in 2014. A fourth go-around at the NBA Finals hasn’t changed their essence, combining laser-focused attention at the defensive end with devastating double-digit runs that have proved ultimately too much for teams to take. […]

Kendrick Perkins visibly walked from the bowels of Quicken Loans Arena, passing by from the back of the press conference auditorium only to raise both arms up high and flip the bird on Warriors forward Kevin Durant, who was taking his turn at the mic. Formerly a teammate of Durant, Perkins confirmed it was indeed […]

Despite being vocal about his desire to remain with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant will have some negotiating to do this summer after turning down his player-option for the 2018-19 season. Durant expressed wanting to continue with the organization and working toward a long-term agreement, but owner Joe Lacob won’t take his word for […]