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Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is known for many things. He is an NBA champion and the 2017 Finals MVP. He is a brilliant scorer that is perhaps the most dominant offensive force the NBA has seen since Kobe Bryant. In recent years, Durant has been an outspoken individual, which is different from the […]

Kevin Durant, usually a mild-mannered and laid back individual, received his fourth ejection of the season in a game against the New York Knicks for arguing with a referee. On Thursday, Durant received the standard $15,000 fine for criticizing NBA officials. Kevin Durant gets $15k fine from NBA for his postgame comments about refs after […]

The NBA is simply where amazing things happen. NBA players are one of the most talented athletes in the world. As a result, the NBA is full of memories of exciting games that ended with a heart-breaking shot. Honestly, this article would have been littered with plays from two of the league’s best scorers, Michael […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry got his wish to be named as a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. However, with three other Warriors making the trip as well he will have some tough decisions to make. Curry was apparently given his sheet listed with the names of this year’s participants. As a […]

The National Basketball Referees Association has accepted Kevin Durant’s public apology, as the Golden State Warriors forward expressed sincere regret over his choice words and criticism of official James Williams during a 123-112 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Apology accepted. This is the kind of common ground we hope to achieve […]

Only a day after the New York Knicks faced the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, Michael Beasley reflected on his long-standing friendship with Kevin Durant, giving away the possibility that he could team up with him in the near future. “He’s a best friend. Why not?’’ Beasley told Marc Berman of The New York […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr found one particular play fascinating during last night’s win over the New York Knicks — and it wasn’t even a basketball play. Kerr’s defensive anchor Draymond Green was the cool head keeping Kevin Durant away from the officials with less than three minutes to play, as the four-time […]

Kevin Durant wasn’t happy with his behavior following a home win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors forward was ejected for the fourth time this season, and criticized official James Williams, accusing him of “targeting” him throughout the game, resulting in his ejection. After sleeping on it, the perennial scorer […]

Moving on from a bar-measuring loss to the Houston Rockets over the weekend, the Golden State Warriors embarked on the start of a home stretch after a five-game road trip. Having won nine out of their last 10 games prior to the loss, the Warriors looked to right the ship once again. Here are five […]

Kevin Durant has the utmost respect for New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley and his game — and that includes backing him in what most consider an outrageous statement. Beasley had compared his skill set to the likes of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in the past, two of the top three picks in the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant transformed what might have been a celebratory night for a turning of the page, bouncing back from a loss against the Houston Rockets with a win at home over the New York Knicks. Yet the headlines weren’t dominated by him only taking 10 shots or dishing out a career-high […]

The Golden State Warriors are breaking ground once more, as the team has managed to field four All-Stars for the second consecutive season, making them the first team to ever accomplish such feat, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant led the way, as the two leading vote-getters […]

With the new format for the All-Star Game set to be used for the first time this season, players from the same team could be playing against each other during next month’s exhibition game. That may be the case for Golden State Warriors stars Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry especially if LeBron James uses the […]

The post-game comments from Houston Rockets center Clint Capela didn’t sit well with Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, who took issue with the Swiss international saying his team is “better than them.” The reigning Finals MVP was asked it his words piqued his interest after the first practice following Saturday’s 116-108 loss to the […]

Despite losing the season series against the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are not losing any sleep over dropping their second game to the Rockets this season. After the game, Durant was asked if the loss mattered to the team. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, the reigning Finals MVP said: “No. […]

Kevin Durant now has the longest All-Star streak (nine) in the NBA behind none other than LeBron James (14). This accomplishment is further drawing the line of comparison between both players, especially since Durant is now starting to be named as James’ successor as the best player in the NBA. Kevin Durant: Has now made […]

Kevin Durant is attracting a lot of eyes right now, especially after deciding to sign with the Golden State Warriors and ending up winning the 2017 NBA Finals with the team. You may have seen Durant on the court and on your TV screen, but you may soon see him more on YouTube. According to […]

Winning three NBA championships in four years isn’t enough for the Golden State Warriors. They want to dominate the league like no other team before it. Despite the dynastic achievement of winning three rings out of four, the Warriors brass is determined to make sure that the championship stays in the Bay Area. Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant made even more of a name for himself in last year’s NBA Finals when he made a big 3-pointer to seal Game 3, and eventually his first title. So when the Warriors visited the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, it would make sense that moment would pop into Durant’s […]

It is usually a rare occurrence for fans to see Stephen Curry dunk the ball. The two-time MVP and NBA champion typically finishes at the rim with finesse, but on Monday night, the Golden State Warriors star proved that he can still dunk the ball with an exclamation point. On a fastbreak play by the […]

LeBron James wasn’t ready and Kevin Durant put him on a poster Monday night. At least, LeBron would be at the very bottom of the poster. Durant took a pass on the fastbreak and went as aggressive as possible for a slam dunk despite James waiting for him in the paint. LeBron knew better than […]

Since joining the Golden State Warriors back in the summer if 2016, Kevin Durant has adjusted well to the team and how they go through with their work. He has also formed strong relationships with his teammates and can often be seen enjoying himself with them on and off the court. That includes their pre-game […]

Stephen Curry is often regarded as the best shooter in NBA history. He constantly reshapes the ideology of the game, thwarting defenses and fueling one of the greatest offenses in NBA history. Stephen Curry is truly a marvel player. He is a two-time NBA champion and two KIA MVP. He constantly breaks his own three-point […]

The rivalry between Kevin Durant and LeBron James has been one brewing even before the former signed with the Golden State Warriors. Back in his days with Oklahoma City, Durant lost convincingly to a Miami Heat team, giving James his first NBA championship. The sour taste was likely wiped out of his mouth after showing […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is not just an amazing basketball player. He is also trying to be a good businessman. Durant has multiple investments focusing on the tech world, including companies involved in cloud computing, sports technology media, and delivery services. But he wants to be in business with what he does best […]

Ever since 2015 it was pretty obvious that times had changed and the NBA entered a new era. An era in which the backcourt – especially the point guard, would be the cornerstone of a team’s offense and overall image. Those two particular positions tend to have possession of the ball for way longer than […]

Last night, the Golden State Warriors were able to close out a tight game against the Toronto Raptors, beating them 127-125. The Warriors held quite a big lead at halftime and few people expected the Canadian franchise to play a competitive second half. The fans were very involved in the game, and Canadian rapper Drake […]

The Golden State Warriors came out firing on all cylinders against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. However, the high-powered Warriors went ice cold in the fourth quarter and nearly allowed a Raptors comeback. As a result, Golden State relied on their superstar combination of point guard Steph Curry and small forward Kevin Durant down the […]

Kevin Durant has been one of the league’s prolific scorers throughout his first 11 seasons in the league. According to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Durant has once again moved up the scoring list past former star forward Antawn Jamison for 43rd on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Durant surpassed Antawn Jamsion for 43rd place […]

There aren’t many things that people will agree on, and that’s who is the best player in each position. The reason for that is because there are so many talented people in the NBA, and only one player can be named the best. Another reason is because many people have their own interpretation of what […]

The Golden State Warriors have one of the most eligible bachelors in the NBA in Kevin Durant. According to Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the former MVP wants the L.A. Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan to be his groomsman when he gets married. Fun fact: DeAndre Jordan is one of Durant's best […]

You reach, I teach. That’s exactly what Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant had in mind when he faked Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out of his shoes on Friday night at BMO Harris Bradley Center. With the Warriors up 49-45 and a little more than five minutes left to go in the second quarter, […]

Retired NBA star Paul Pierce adores Kevin Durant. So much in fact that he believes the Golden State Warriors’ scoring machine is topnotch at almost everything that he does on the basketball floor. Get a load of this, via NBA on ESPN. Safe to say @paulpierce34 thinks KD is elite 😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/lRMUwts8fr — […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki may be 39 years old, but don’t tell the stat geeks that. Nowitzki has always been one of the best and most efficient shooters in the NBA. Every season, he lights up the stat sheet with high percentages from the field, three-point range and free throw line. This season, as […]

Even with four of five starters out injured, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to beat up the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 125-106. Playing without Stephen Curry (ankle) and Klay Thompson (rest) did not seem like an impediment for Kevin Durant and Draymond Green to get a win against a team whose best player in […]

When the juggernauts that are the Golden State Warriors do not have star guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson active for a game, head coach Steve Kerr admits that he hardly will even break a sweat. According to a tweet prior to tonight’s game against the L.A. Clippers at Oracle Arena, coach Kerr told Connor […]

Kevin Durant is known for his tendency to make difficult shots look easy. The Golden State Warriors forward is simply of one the best scorers in the NBA, and he is making a strong argument for his case as being the league’s best player. On Wednesday night against the Clippers, Durant pulled up for a […]

Getting buckets have always been Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant’s cup of tea. As one of the most prolific and deadliest scorers the NBA has ever seen, Durant is expected to reach several milestones in his career. He even earned one today, when he scored 25 points just before of the end of the […]

The Warriors have been on a roll as of late, even with not having a fully healthy squad on the court all at once, but they’ve seemed to hit a stride that even the most casual basketball fan knows was inevitable. Playing great basketball is what they aim to do together, but a little motivation […]