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The Golden State Warriors will be without star forward Kevin Durant tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left calf strain, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. It was previously reported that the Warriors would maintain a preventative approach with his injury and err in the side of caution — thus electing to hold him […]

The Golden State Warriors are strongly considering holding out their star forward Kevin Durant for Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, according to a report by ESPN’s Marc Stein. While he remains officially as “questionable” for the game, the organization is leaning toward playing it safe and keeping him out of action unless […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (left calf strain) and point guard Shaun Livingston (hand contusion) are questionable for Wednesday’s Game 2 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News. “If he didn’t practice, there’s concern,” head coach Steve Kerr told reporters of Durant’s injury, which he sustained on Sunday’s […]

Oklahoma City‘s transformation since the post-Kevin Durant era began has been a sight to marvel at, as not only the Thunder, but OKC itself has adapted the mentality of a wounded phoenix willing to rise from the ashes and keep fighting. Sixth man Enes Kanter has been involved in this morphing cycle and has kept […]

The Golden State Warriors hold the best chance to get through their matchup in the first round of the NBA playoffs, but no matter how much they’re favored, a now experienced veteran team knows better than to take the Portland Trail Blazers lightly. “Man, this the NBA,” Warriors forward Kevin Durant told ESPN’s Chris Haynes […]

Kevin Durant experienced the villain role like never before this season. After beginning his NBA career as one of the most likable athletes in all of sports while with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he turned off a lot of fans when he decided to flee to the Warriors. The first regular season with his new […]

In his change from a one-two punch offense in Oklahoma City to a star-studded share-the-wealth system in Golden State, forward Kevin Durant has been able to do more with less this season, maximizing his offensive talent and basketball IQ with much less dependency. Five stats exemplify Durant’s first season with the Warriors: he set career-highs […]

Despite having a player option this summer that will allow him to explore free agency once again, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has already made up his mind and knows which team he wants to play for. Appearing on the latest episode of the Warriors Plus Minus podcast, the former MVP and four-time scoring […]

Stephen Curry‘s warmups have become legendary as fans show up hours before game time just to see the Warriors All-Star’s dazzling display of shooting and ball handling. Well, the same can probably be said about Curry in Warriors practices, especially now that Kevin Durant is back from injury and playing for Golden State. Just check […]

For some, a jersey number is a lucky number, a favorite number, or one an idol wore when they were growing up — for Kevin Durant, the No. 35 on his chest and back represents the one person that kickstarted his career and his love for the game of basketball. Durant was only eight years […]

Another adjustment is in line for the Golden State Warriors after the return of superstar forward Kevin Durant. Stephen Curry, who’s led the way for the team after an awful 2-5 stretch, shared his thoughts on having his teammate back in the starting lineup. “It’s great to have KD back,” Curry told CBS analyst Lisa Leslie. […]

Kevin Durant‘s transition into the Golden State Warriors lineup could be summed up in one word — seamless. The 6-foot-9 hybrid wing has put up a 16-10-6 stat line in each of his last two games coming back from knee injuries, and while he’s struggled to shoot the three (0-for-9 in the two games), he’s […]

With the Golden State Warriors already set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in the playoffs, some of their players pointed out how they are not familiar with their opponents in the first round. Kevin Durant and Draymond Green agreed that the Blazers are a different squad now compared to the last time they played […]

Former back-to-back MVP and current Golden State Warriors consultant Steve Nash shed some light on his relationship with Kevin Durant and the motivation behind his decision to leave Oklahoma City for the Bay Area this past summer. The two have been known to have plenty of conversations through the years, but not nearly as crucial […]

Despite cruising toward their league-high 14th straight win against a depleted New Orleans Pelicans team, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green would have no mercy on his fellow teammates — not when it comes to clothes at least. Rapper Drake wasn’t safe of any roasting either, taking some shots on his fashion sense because of his pants […]

Saturday night was a highly anticipated one for the Golden State Warriors fans as it marked the return of Kevin Durant. It gave them a lot of reason to be excited, as well as Stephen Curry, who did not let the opportunity pass without capturing him walking out of their tunnel. The back-to-back MVP was […]

Kevin Durant couldn’t wait to get back on the court on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans and his teammate Draymond Green was anxious to get him going as usual. The two found each other in their first offensive possession, with Durant taking Alexis Ajinca off the dribble and punching home a sledgehammer reverse dunk […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has a focus in mind for his superstar forward Kevin Durant once he makes his first start after a 38-day absence from the floor. Following an extensive recovery and rehabilitation period, Durant will have the green light offensively with Stephen Curry being declared out for the game due […]

Kevin Durant‘s impending return to the lineup would be a sigh of relief for the organization as they rev up play prior to the 2017 playoffs. The Golden State Warriors will need to keep their blades sharp and their horses healthy prior to the war the Western Conference playoffs are bound to be. His return […]

The Golden State Warriors might be without the reigning MVP Stephen Curry on Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, slated as “doubtful” due to a left knee contusion, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Curry did not practice on Friday, making his appearance for Saturday a rather unlikely one — though the organization deems the […]

When Kevin Durant decided to leave Oklahoma City and sign with the Golden State Warriors last summer, it quickly became very clear that Russell Westbrook was going to be a one-man wrecking crew and do everything in his power to led the Thunder. However to actually envision that Westbrook would average a triple-double seems a bit […]

Earlier this week, ESPN’s Marc Stein reported that Kevin Durant would be returning to the Golden State Warriors‘ lineup on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. On Thursday, Golden State essentially confirmed the report, announcing that Durant has been cleared to practice without any restrictions and if he doesn’t suffer any setbacks, the Warriors All-Star will […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers‘ surprising win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors sought out a great opportunity to yet again take the best record in the NBA by defeating the Phoenix Suns 120-111 on the road Wednesday night. The win knocks the Spurs 4.5 games back from the Warriors, making it […]

While many experts and TV personalities have chimed in and tried to interpret why the All-Star Game has become such a scoring fest to the point of non-competitiveness, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant had a very simple answer. “It’s Sunday. It’s Sunday. It’s Sunday,” Durant said on the Bill Simmons podcast. “The game is […]

Last season was simply magical for Stephen Curry. He led the Warriors to an NBA record 73 wins in the regular season and was the first unanimous MVP in league history. Yet while Curry was on top of the NBA world for all of last year, this season, his game has taken a small step […]

Riding high on an 11-game win streak, the Golden State Warriors have plenty of momentum heading into the postseason. And now according to ESPN’s Marc Stein, they will also be getting All-Star Kevin Durant back right before the end of the regular season. According to Stein, the Warriors are “targeting” Saturday’s game against the New Orleans […]

Despite still being ruled out for the team’s next two games, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is aggressively pursuing his return to the hardwood, progressing through numerous drills and tests for the stability of his injured knee. Durant showed some of his explosiveness off the dribble, taking off from his left foot and rising up […]

Kevin Durant has never been more outspoken then when joining Bill Simmons on The Ringer podcast two times this season. In his most recent appearance, Durant addressed many issues, including his war of words with Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq has been going at JaVale McGee for some time and Durant came to his teammate’s defense. Then […]

Kevin Durant is getting closer and closer to a return and yesterday was an important step in that process. For the first time since injuring his knee, Durant participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. Head coach Steve Kerr talked about Durant’s progress after the practice, via The Mercury News: “We didn’t do much,” Kerr said. “Walk […]

Devin Booker was one pick away from being a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2015. A sixth man for John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats, Booker was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns — just one spot before the Oklahoma City Thunder, who went with Cameron Payne as the 14th pick. Forward Kevin […]

Despite having been the target of two boo-filled nights at Chesapeake Energy Arena and the recipient of constant criticism throughout the season for joining the Golden State Warriors in the offseason, Kevin Durant is understanding of the fans’ animosity toward him. The eight-time All-Star spent eight seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder before departing this […]

Basically since the day he decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has faced never ending criticism. Critics just pile on Durant, aghast that he would leave the Thunder to go chase after a championship with the Warriors. To his credit, Durant hasn’t let the criticism faze him the least bit, brushing the […]

The once brotherly relationship between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook is forever altered. Durant’s decision to leave Westbrook and the Thunder for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the offseason caused the relationship to basically end while also creating an awkward distance between the two. They haven’t talked since last summer and even refuse […]

Kevin Durant is expected to make a return to the Golden State Warriors at some point before the end of the season. Durant was injured after Zaza Pachulia fell on his left leg in the first quarter of a Warriors loss to the Washington Wizards on Feb. 28. The Warriors All-Star was diagnosed with a Grade […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant didn’t hesitate to voice his opinion on the NBA’s rest issue. In weeks prior, commissioner Adam Silver asked teams in a memo to be conscious of resting their players, urging owners to get more involved in their teams’ roster management. Durant said the league’s distaste for resting players only applies […]

The Golden State Warriors were right on schedule providing an update on the condition of forward Kevin Durant, four weeks removed from a suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain and tibial bone bruise in his left knee. The team released a statement explaining that a return before the start of the playoffs is still a possibility and […]

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While Kevin Durant has been seen traveling with the team, doing some light 5-0 drills and taking jumpers during shootaround, the 2014 MVP isn’t as close to his return as some might have thought. Head coach Steve Kerr expanded on his comments from early in the week, saying that his status would be updated through […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t a fan of many things prompted by the media, but he surprisingly perked up when asked if he heard the new Kendrick Lamar track “The Heart Part 4,” which includes a verse talking of his feud with Kevin Durant. “Yeah,” Westbrook smilingly told reporters while nodding. “K9, that’s my man. Yes sir, […]