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Following the Golden State Warriors‘ second NBA title in the last three years, there were many questions heading into the offseason concerning their players entering free agency. However, the Warriors were able to retain all of their key free agents due in large part to Kevin Durant taking around $10 million less than the max […]

Brandon Ingram started this year’s Las Vegas Summer League on the right foot, scoring the game’s first basket on an alley-oop from rookie Lonzo Ball and leading the team with his 26 points and three steals. But what’s more impressive is that the 19-year-old seems to be still growing, not only in his talent and […]

Following his successful first season with the Golden State Warriors and winning the first title in his NBA career, Kevin Durant has agreed this summer to another two-year deal with the team, this time taking less money to help keep its core intact. However, that’s not the only thing keeping the Finals MVP busy these […]

The Golden State Warriors appear to be not done winning. After taking home the 2016-17 NBA title at the expense of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors have a shot at grabbing some more accolades this offseason, as the team is nominated in the Best Team category of the 2017 ESPY Awards, which is set to take place […]

This offseason a couple of Kevin Durant‘s former teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder in guards Dion Waiters and Andre Roberson both received long-term deals. In light of that, the 2017 NBA Finals MVP took to his YouTube page on Thursday to make a community post to give his own hilarious take on the situation […]

Journeyman center JaVale McGee, a key cog in the Golden State Warriors‘ triumphant title-winning machine this 2017, is more than just a towering golem on the hardcourt. In a recent interview with Complex’s Adam Caparell, McGee shared his thoughts following Golden State’s win in the NBA Finals amongst other topics. One particular discussion led to McGee’s passion for […]

Despite his reputation as a malady in the league, Nick Young finally agreed to join the Golden State Warriors — but that didn’t come without some recruiting effort from the team’s best players. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green all were part of his recruiting process, ensuring the free agent that he was wanted […]

Shortly after free agent shooting guard Nick Young agreed to join the Golden State Warriors‘ roster — the man taking the biggest pay cut thus far in the offseason, Kevin Durant, welcomed the new addition with a hilarious memory of his on-court antics. pic.twitter.com/uOTrL4IEYm — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 5, 2017 Unlike a sure-shot marksman like […]

Kevin Durant just took one of the most historic pay cuts in recent memory, passing on a $9.5 million salary for this upcoming season after agreeing to a two-year, $53 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean his pockets are hurting. The Finals MVP made his customary annual trip to Los Angeles, […]

In his first Summer League game with the Philadelphia 76ers after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Markelle Fultz impressed with 17 points and three blocks in an 89-88 loss to the Boston Celtics. It was an outing that drew some praise on Twitter from the 2017 NBA Finals […]

One of they wrenches in the Golden State Warriors‘ offseason plans was the signing of Andre Iguodala, who garnered more attention and heftier offers than the Warriors expected. The organization was expected to offer him within $8-to-12 million per year prior to the start of the free agency period, but a tempting offer from the […]

Finals MVP Kevin Durant is slated to agree to a two-year, $53 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The deal will include a second year player-option. Durant has taken $9.5 million less than his possible maximum contract and $6.8 million less than he was expected to take by […]

Kevin Durant averaged a whisker shy of five dimes per game in his first season with the Golden State Warriors, but his biggest assist might be coming in the way of cold hard cash that he’s keeping the franchise from splurging. Within the first 24 hours of free agency, the Warriors had agreements in place […]

Teams around the league haven’t bothered reaching out to unrestricted free agent Kevin Durant, after he made it publicly known that he intends to not only re-sign with the Golden State Warriors, but he’s also willing to take less compensation in efforts to keep the team’s core intact, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Whether teams […]

Russell Westbrook may have won the league MVP trophy this year but that still isn’t enough to satisfy the city itself. The people of Oklahoma City haven’t forgotten about the other star, Kevin Durant, who left the team to sign with the Golden State Warriors. During the final matchup between the two teams from the past […]

A lot of basketball fans have now regarded the Golden State Warriors as the so-called villains of the NBA. From Draymond Green‘s apparent low blow to LeBron James in Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals to Zaza Pachulia‘s “inadvertent” takedown of Kawhi Leonard‘s ankle in Game 1 of the 2017 Western Conference Finals and everything […]

In an expected move by the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has declined his $27.7 million option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent starting on July 1st. This has long been anticipated from him, as it’s his way of doing his part to make sure the team can keep its championship winning […]

It didn’t take freshly-minted NBA champion and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant long to send congratulatory remarks to some of those who took home trophies during the first-ever NBA Awards Show. Durant even offered his praises on ex-OKC Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook in a written post on his YouTube channel, reminding everyone that he had […]

Golden State Warriors forward and former MVP Kevin Durant is not leaving Oakland. Durant shocked the world last summer when he signed a two-year deal with the current NBA champions. After a successful season in Golden State, which ended up with it winning the NBA championship, Durant realistically has no reason to leave this team. According […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook earned his first NBA MVP award on Monday night, which, for the most part, did not include any subtle mentions of his former teammate, Kevin Durant. Aside from Enes Kanter‘s jab via Twitter that Westbrook was “the real MVP,” it was a smooth night full on congratulations for […]

Following weeks of building expectation, the NBA on Monday night announced that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had earned the MVP award for the 2016-17 season. This led to a heartfelt speech by Westbrook without any controversy or mention of his former teammate Kevin Durant as he thanked all the people that have helped him […]

The fans have spoken and chosen their favorite players from a shortlist of candidates in a group categories during tonight’s NBA Awards Show. Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Stephen Curry took home the award for Assist of the Year, after a full-court heave by Green, igniting a blazing fast break, with Curry catching the ball […]

Joel Embiid was back at it again recently with his hilarious posts on social media, and he recently made a new one when he gave a collective name for him and his teammates. The 7-foot Kansas product made it known that he wants the fans to call him, Marklelle Fultz, Dario Saric and Ben Simmons […]

Much has been criticized about Kevin Durant’s move to the Golden State Warriors last summer, but at the end of the day, the former MVP and one of the most lethal offensive weapons in league history has finally got the ultimate validation to a stellar career — an NBA title. Of all criticisms that the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder media and its fans took exception to a San Francisco Chronicle full-page ad that Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant took out to thank the fans during his first season with the team and consequent championship. Check out below: KD took out a full-page ad to thank the Warriors and fans. (📸: f_real […]

Since the Golden State Warriors made the acquisition of Kevin Durant last summer, they have received the brunt of the criticism for unfairly putting a powerhouse team that has dominated the league. However, that is not an opinion shared by Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum regarding the formation of the Warriors as he stated […]

With the NBA Finals under wraps and a first-time championship for Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant, the hate following his much-criticized choice to join the Golden State Warriors in the offseason was soon to come over Twitter. Durant wasn’t shy about engaging with Twitter trolls after having achieved the one piece of hardware that […]

Merely hours after the shocking news that the Cleveland Cavaliers decided not to renew the contract of now-former general manager David Griffin, there are already speculations about where his next destination could be. It’s a foregone conclusion that Griffin will attract a new position right away with his track record from the past three seasons. He constructed […]

NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant will decline his player-option of approximately $28 million to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors when he becomes a temporary unrestricted free agent come July 1, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Durant can take roughly $4 million less than what he’s eligible to make in order to leave enough […]

It may almost be a year now since Kevin Durant announced his decision not to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the Golden State Warriors, but Oklahomans appear to still not be over it. The city’s official Instagram account recently made a post to remind their residents about recycling and placing recyclable items […]

The Golden State Warriors‘ dominant run through the NBA playoffs has brought immediate validation to Kevin Durant‘s decision to join the team last summer. However, it has also created much disdain stemming from those around the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a recent piece from Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman, he made his feelings about Durant quite […]

The Golden State Warriors have just completed a dominant nearly unblemished run through the playoffs on their way to becoming NBA champions. It has put them in the position to once again contend for another NBA title with their core group of players all within the prime of their respective careers. According to Alex Kennedy […]

Following a whirlwind of a postseason, ending in the his first NBA title and a Finals Most Valuable Player award, Kevin Durant will now have a free-agency period to look forward to — one the Golden State Warriors will have to tactically tackle in order to get the desired results. Durant had previously said during […]

The All-Star trio of Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant couldn’t help but cringe at the latter’s awful couple of nicknames given by Golden State Warriors announcer Bob Fitzgerald during their championship parade on Thursday. Getting down to the last two players on the roster, Durant’s turn was up and so was Fitzgerald’s time […]

Kevin Durant wasn’t short of social media haters following the Golden State Warriors‘ championship parade in Oakland. One of them claiming that joining the team was only a business transaction and that he wouldn’t see any of his teammates until next year’s training camp, which Durant quickly shut down. Another was intrepid enough to ask […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a very good mood lately, especially after coming off a win in Game 5 on Monday and securing another championship. Their players have also been active on social media lately, tweeting how they feel about their run of success this year. However, Kevin Durant has continued to receive a […]

The trollery during the Golden State Warriors championship parade wasn’t over with Draymond Green‘s ‘Quickie’ shirt, but only starting, as a fan in the crowd pulled out a sign that read “Russell Westbrook died for this — #1 Dubs 2017 Champs.” #WarriorsChampionshipParade @SFWarriorNation @warriors @957thegame @CSNBayArea @DamonBruce @dandibley @ElvisFreshly510 @NuFlavaent @JLHB510 pic.twitter.com/G50eF63ylr — Funny Friendzone […]

Draymond Green candidly shared an anecdote from last year’s Game 7 NBA Finals loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he reached out to Kevin Durant following the game in order to reload for next season. Durant has vehemently denied it, saying it’s “100 percent false” — a response which has kept his teammate scratching his head […]

Despite the skill-for-skill comparison that Finals MVP Kevin Durant made between Allen Iverson and Kyrie Irving on The Bill Simmons Podcast, giving the latter the edge in it, the Philadelphia 76ers legend had nothing but great things to say about the newly-crowned champion. Iverson, who has become the face of the BIG3 league that tips […]