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The Los Angeles Lakers sharpened their tools Wednesday night against Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors, who are now without one of their big men last year in the form of JaVale McGee. Of course, McGee is no longer sporting Warriors colors, having signed a one-year deal with the […]

Kevin Durant knows what it’s like for a player to leave a franchise he is synonymous with for a better situation in California. That is why the Golden State Warriors’ star doesn’t think it will be strange to see LeBron James wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. James’ decision to sign with the Lakers is […]

Shocking: The Golden State Warriors are the recipients of a 99 rating in NBA 2K19. That’s the maximum rating any team can get in the game and it’s for good reason. When fully healthy, the Warriors will start five All-Stars and have an NBA Finals MVP coming off the bench. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1050055167662481408 Stephen Curry and Kevin […]

While Kevin Durant has yet to know anything but success in his two-year run with the Golden State Warriors, the air around the organization is vastly different going into this 2018-19 season, as some won’t be surprised if he chooses to continue his run in The Bay, but others won’t be surprised if he leaves. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant denied a rumor Tuesday that stated LeBron James texted him over the summer about joining the Los Angeles Lakers before free agency started July 1. James signed a four-year deal with the Lakers, while Durant re-signed with the Warriors on a one-plus-one deal. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said in […]

LeBron James and Kevin Durant aren’t going to quit their basketball careers in favor of careers in the music business, but both are huge fans of hip-hop. James said, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints: “We’re both hip-hop guys who love hip-hop & love, at that point, getting things off our mind. Just having fun with it. […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant re-signed with the Golden State Warriors in the offseason on a two-year, $61.5 million max contract, with the second year of the deal being a player option. Called a one-plus-one deal, Durant’s new contract leaves his financial and team options open. The nine-time All-Star will make $30 million this season and […]

By extending his deal with the Golden State Warriors for just a single season, there is a possibility that Kevin Durant signs with another team next summer. However, his current teammates do not appear to be overly concerned. According to Frank Isola of The Athletic, the collective sentiment of the entire Warriors organization is that […]

Without a firm timetable for his return to the court, Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins is continuously finding ways to keep himself busy. This time around, the 28-year-old’s shenanigans came at the expense of teammate Stephen Curry. According to Cousins, Curry has not one, but two long lost twin brothers. Cousins shared a […]

Texas and Oklahoma tussled on the gridiron on Thursday and following the Longhorns’ victory, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant posted a clip of Baker Mayfield dancing to his Instagram. Mayfield is an Oklahoma guy and it’s obvious that Durant is feeling good after Texas’ 48-45 win in the Red River Rivalry. https://www.instagram.com/p/BompNIPngwK/?taken-by=easymoneysniper Texas came […]

Kevin Durant’s return to Seattle was indeed a memorable one for the Golden State Warriors superstar. Despite being a preseason game, the energy inside Key Arena never wavered especially when Durant, the now-defunct Seattle SuperSonics’ second overall pick in 2007, touched the ball. The hype was off the charts that even before Golden State’s matchup against […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant was back in Seattle Friday night and the two-time Finals MVP paid homage to one of the best players in SuperSonics history. When he was introduced in the starting lineup at Seattle’s KeyArena, Durant came out in a Shawn Kemp jersey and the crowd went absolutely berserk. Durant then went to […]

Kevin Durant is sporting some new kicks for the Golden State Warriors’ preseason game in Seattle and Draymond Green is already giving his opinion on KD’s footwear. Draymond is calling KD’s shoes the Breanna Stewart 11s because if there’s any basketball that embodies the city of Seattle it’s her. KD got on the @BreannaStewart 11's […]

The legendary Key Arena will see its first NBA game in 10 years played today, as the Golden State Warriors take on the Sacramento Kings at the old home of the Seattle SuperSonics, which turned into the Oklahoma City Thunder during Kevin Durant’s second year. While Seattleites have been imploring to become an expansion city, […]

Nobody has to tell you that Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is an immense talent. Nearly seven feet tall with the ability to handle the rock, knock down shots from all over the court and dominate games with his unique combination of length, skill and athleticism, Durant has won two NBA championships and two […]

The Golden State Warriors will be playing a home game in Seattle versus the Sacramento Kings, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says it’s gonna be Kevin Durant’s night. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic: No Steph or Draymond, game in Seattle, 40 shots for KD tomorrow? Steve Kerr: “Tomorrow night’s game is about […]

This season’s Golden State Warriors is arguably the strongest team they have assembled by far. Boasting of an All-star caliber starting unit once DeMarcus Cousins recovers from his injury, there is no team that can compare to the star power and firepower that this team has. With two MVP-level players in Steph Curry and Kevin […]

Seattle is still feeling the pain of losing their beloved SuperSonics. The team up and left town for Oklahoma City in 2008 right after Kevin Durant’s rookie season. Seattle is longing for basketball’s return to the city, and Durant believes the city deserves a team. Durant spoke with ESPN prior to Friday’s game (via WSAU 550 […]

ESPN guest panelist Max Kellerman nearly sent co-panelists Mike Greenberg and Jalen Rose upside down on their chairs after claiming he didn’t know how long Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant would last as a top-five player in the league. Rose got first dibs to take a crack at dismantling Kellerman for the insolence during […]

Yahoo Sports senior writer Chris Haynes defended Lakers forward LeBron James on the set of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, going against perennial James critic Skip Bayless, who questioned his leadership after a Game 1 debacle in the NBA Finals. Bayless, a lifelong Michael Jordan admirer and apologist, intended to vault Kevin Durant above James, claiming […]

The New York Knicks will reportedly have a “very good shot” to sign Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the upcoming offseason, said Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports as a guest on Fox Sports 1’s “Undisputed.” “New York Knicks have a very good shot at luring KD away from the Bay Area,” said Haynes, […]

The arrival of LeBron James instantly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers back to relevance once again. Coming off his historic season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer was voted a favorite for the MVP award this season, as well as the best small forward in the league. John Schuhmann conducted the 17th […]

The Golden State Warriors were proven to have the deadliest array of shooters in the NBA, as the league’s annual general manager survey revealed Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant finished first, second and third, respectively, in the voting for best pure shooter. Curry led the way with 73 percent of the voting, while […]

The rumors surrounding Kevin Durant’s departure are at an all-time high since he joined the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016. The two-time Finals MVP recently doubled down in his commitment to the team, but would not speculate on a potential move next summer. “It’s just where I want to play ball at, […]

Kevin Durant re-signed with the Golden State Warriors in July on a two-year, $61.5 million max contract, with the second year of the deal being a player-option. Called a one-plus-one deal, Durant said his new contract leaves his financial and team options open. The nine-time All-Star will make $30 million this season and $31.5 million for […]

There was a point in time when two-time NBA champion and Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant dreamt of playing for the Boston Celtics. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, for Durant, playing for the Celtics was just appropriate back in 2007. “I’m banking on Boston… Just because their record, the history, it just felt […]

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green have had several fiery exchanges on-court as teammates, but the Golden State Warriors’ frontline tandem remains one of the closest among the Dubs. So don’t be surprised if they manage to pull the rug on opponents with sly plays such this one they executed to perfection against the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

Kevin Durant recently went on the record saying he’d never be considered for season-long awards due to his move to the Golden State Warriors. His statement drew mixed critiques, but the numbers don’t lie: they have proven he is one of the elite defenders since joining the Warriors in 2016, even after failing to be […]

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are two of the best shooters in the NBA, and the two have been known to participate in shooting contests after practice. In training camp on Wednesday, the two were back at it: The Steph-Durant shooting contest is back pic.twitter.com/8zWzYLFJb2 — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) September 26, […]

Kevin Durant is at peace with the idea that he probably won’t win many individual accolades for the rest of his career. He became the villain when he chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors, and he knows that could hurt him when it comes time to vote for things like Defensive Player of the […]

Draymond Green is not looking past this 2018-19 season when it comes to Kevin Durant, seemingly not as worried as the rest of the fans and media on a potential departure. Durant is coming off his third straight summer signing a one-and-one deal with the Golden State Warriors, which once again has fanned the rumors […]

After going two-for-two as far as winning championships with the Golden State Warriors goes, you’d think Kevin Durant would be more than willing to commit long-term. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however, as Durant has made no qualms about planning to take things a year at a time. .@KDTrey5 on signing a one-year […]

Kevin Durant believes LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting more attention than the Golden State Warriors because they are a “sexier story.” James signed a four-year deal with the Lakers in July. The best player in the NBA is now in the biggest media market, so there will be plenty of interest […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers expressed the same sentiment many in the Bay Area have had in mind since the team won its second straight title: hoping Kevin Durant stays past this upcoming season. “I hope Kevin is here, I hope he plays til he’s 50,” said Myers, according to Connor LeTourneau of […]

Kevin Durant re-signed with the Golden State Warriors in July on a two-year, $61.5 million max contract, with the second year of the deal being a player option. Called a one-plus-one deal, Durant said in July his new contract leaves his financial and team options open. The nine-time All-Star will make $30 million this season and […]

There was once a time that height was might in the NBA, with franchises needing a talented big man to anchor a successful run in the league. Nowadays, the thought seems like ancient history with the modern space and pace game of the NBA. As the game leans toward being more positionless and guard-centric, the […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant has followed Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook on Instagram. Durant and Westbrook are believed to be on good terms again after having beef during the 2016-17 season. Durant left Westbrook and the Thunder for the Warriors in the summer of 2016 and it caused serious tension […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has picked his team on NBA 2K19: the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar forward noticed the gaping hole at the Cavaliers’ small forward spot as hometown hero LeBron James decided to take his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer. “I’m on the Cavs,” Durant says in an […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant has become quite a businessman with his successful ventures in the industry. Now, he’s looking to influence people as he is reported to have a business-oriented show on ESPN+. Andrew Marchand, a sports columnist for The New York Post, posted this development on his Twitter account. News: Kevin Durant […]