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Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has no shortage of accolades throughout his 20-year NBA career. The 35-year-old is a two-time champion, Finals MVP, league MVP, 14-year All-Star and 11-time All-NBA selection. The list is a testament to his longevity as one of the league’s top players. Among his most impressive accomplishments is his eighth-place ranking […]

After the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling Steve Ballmer’s Intuit Dome debut in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith had some harsh words for superstar Kevin Durant. While not questioning Durant’s greatness, he doesn’t believe much in the two-time champion’s ability to lead Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the […]

The Phoenix Suns opened their 2024-25 NBA season with a hard-fought 116-113 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, playing in the newly inaugurated $2 billion Intuit Dome. While the game showcased stellar performances on both sides, one post-game topic stood out— Devin Booker’s reaction to the Clippers’ viral “Wall.” Booker contributed 15 points, six […]

In what many are calling the game of the opening week, the Phoenix Suns battled hard to overcome the Los Angeles Clippers, marking an electrifying start to the NBA season. Under the bright lights of Steve Ballmer’s newly unveiled $2 billion Intuit Dome, the Suns rallied from a 99-90 deficit, ultimately securing a thrilling 116-113 […]

This first game in the Intuit Dome between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers was highlighted by Kevin Durant’s heroic game-tying shot. Following Devin Booker fouling out of the game in the fourth quarter, Durant was tasked with putting the team on his back. As he usually does, he stepped up to the challenge. […]

With ten minutes left in regulation of the Los Angeles Clippers’ first regular-season game at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant found himself at the free-throw line facing something only he and his teammates had seen that night. Durant went up against The Wall. The Wall has 51 consecutive rows with […]

The All-NBA First Teams are composed of the greatest players of the regular season in their respective positions. In other words, these selections signify the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, basketball fans have witnessed legends become a fixture in the All-NBA First Teams. Here’s the 10 greatest All-NBA First Teams of all time, […]

Kevin Durant has had several girlfriends over the years. Durant is easily one of the best basketball players to ever play the game. The Phoenix Suns star is a skilled 7-footer who can easily score in multiple ways. In fact, he has shot his way to two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, an NBA MVP, […]

When Magic Johnson retired from the NBA, he did so as one of the game’s greatest and most influential players… someone who perfectly blended showmanship and flair with cutthroat competitiveness and a sense of the moment. He was a five-time NBA Champion, a three-time MVP, and a 10-time All-NBA selection. And while younger fans could […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is a two-time champion and 14-time All-Star entering his 18th NBA season. While some speculate about a potential contract extension to secure Durant’s immediate future with the Suns, the four-time scoring champion focuses on his team and the upcoming season. However, he made an interesting comparison via the Up & Adams Show. When […]

As the 2024 NBA offseason extension deadline approaches, Kevin Durant is not expected to make headlines. Despite him seeing eye-to-eye with the Phoenix Suns’ front office, an extension is likely to come in the distant future. While the 36-year-old desires to stay in Phoenix for what may be the final chapter of his career, Durant […]

Who are the top 100 players in the NBA right now entering the 2024-25 season? This is a question we have been asking at ClutchPoints for weeks, and we finally have the answers. After revealing the NBA Top 100 players rankings over the course of the preseason, the time has come for ClutchPoints’ full player […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is an all-time great, with countless ESPN stories suggesting so. Although ClutchPoints’ own Brett Siegel put Durant as his fifth-best player in the league, ESPN doesn’t feel the same way. With accumulating the statistics, impact, and value, it seems incomprehensible that Durant fell in their rankings. Durant was No. 7 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished their preseason with an 128-122 overtime win versus the Phoenix Suns, where Anthony Davis shot 4-5 from three in the first quarter, along the way to 35 points. Moreover, their No. 17 draft pick Dalton Knecht erupted for 35 points in 32 minutes, the other rookie Bronny James also nearly […]

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant have another storyline entering this season: A possible contract extension. Durant stated that he’s willing to wait for a $123.8 million extension. While the rumor train has just taken off, Durant isn’t putting his extension on the forefront of his mind. “I’m not even thinking about it,” Durant said […]

2025 is the upcoming Year of the Snake according to the ancient Chinese Zodiac calendar, signifying a year of wisdom, charm, elegance, and renewed transformation. On par with previous releases signifying the Chinese New Year, Nike will commemorate the occasion by dressing one of their most popular silhouettes of all-time in a “Year of the […]

The small forward position is truly the do-it-all position in the NBA. Small forwards are asked to do everything on the basketball court, and it makes the position one of the deepest in the history of the league. This is especially the case because many teams throughout NBA history have wanted the three-position to be […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has seen better days. After his team’s embarrassing 47-9 Week 6 loss to the Detroit Lions, Jones got into a heated argument with Dallas radio hosts when questioned about his lack of offseason moves. The owner responded aggressively and even appeared to threaten the radio hosts’ jobs during the live […]

Fanatics Fest 2024 had no shortage of star power. I got to interact on the Blue Carpet with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment including (bleeping) Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, Lil Wayne, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Triple H, Livvy Dunne, Adrian Peterson, Dez Bryant and more! Here are some of my favorite moments […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has the option to sign a one-year contract extension right now but is planning to wait until the offseason for a bigger payday, per a report by ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Durant is currently eligible for a one-year, $59.5 million dollar extension and has been since July. But, all indicators point […]

The New York Liberty engaged in a thrilling Game 3 of their WNBA Finals matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night. New York found themselves down early but they stormed back under the leadership of Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. Moreover, Ionescu’s late-game heroics caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Dallas […]

An ongoing debate in basketball circles revolves around the ultimate NBA starting five. Recently, former President Barack Obama added fuel to the fire by unveiling his own all-time lineup during his appearance on Netflix’s docuseries “Starting 5.” The list includes legendary players Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kevin Durant, Complex reports. […]

In 1996, the 50 greatest NBA players of all time were assembled at Gund Arena during the halftime ceremony of the NBA All-Star Game. They were chosen by a panel of former players and coaches, current and former general managers, and media members. The selection of the players on this esteemed gathering of legends of […]

After the release of Netflix’s NBA 10-part documentary, “Starting 5,” fans are getting a close-up look at Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Anthony Edwards. The documentary also features Boston Celtics champion superstar Jayson Tatum, Los Angeles Lakers’ future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James, Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis, and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Before […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are inching closer to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Of course, one of the biggest parts of LA’s success is veteran forward LeBron James. James will begin his 22nd season with great energy. However, before his next campaign, James raved about the opportunity he had to play alongside Phoenix […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant rarely shies away from smoke on social media. The outspoken superstar is known to put NBA players and fans alike in their place when he deems it necessary. The Suns head into the upcoming season with underwhelming expectations, except for Kendrick Perkins, who labeled the 2024-25 Suns his darkhorse championship […]

Confidence is a key element for NBA superstars to succeed in the NBA. However, given that there are plenty of external factors, things don’t always go their way. Here’s a look at 10 NBA superstar claims that didn’t age well. John Wall wishes luck to his future defenders John Wall: “You tell me the third-best […]

Texas football got a big win over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry game on Saturday. Former Texas star Kevin Durant had some words to the Sooners after the victory, and those words were absolutely savage. “OU?? FOH,” Durant posted to X, formerly Twitter. Texas defeated Oklahoma in a powerful performance, 34-3, to justify their […]

Winning at the NCAA level is a difficult task. As a result, it isn’t surprising that some NBA stars link up with their fellow college teammates in order to replicate the same magic in the NBA. Here’s a look at some college superstars who reunited in the NBA. Rui Hachimura and Corey Kispert 🎤 Corey […]

Kevin Durant has let it be known that he is a football fan, which made it no surprise that he was on the Up & Adams Show giving his predictions for Week 6. Kay Adams got to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders matchup and asked Durant if he liked the Steelers’ chances more […]

While the Seattle Supersonics may not be returning to the NBA anytime soon, their aura of the 1990’s continues to live rent-free in the heads of basketball fans and Seattle faithful alike. Their retro logos, uniforms, and color scheme are all still very relevant in today’s society and Nike will honor the team once again […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant has been one of the most influential basketball stars of our generation and has made a massive impact with sponsor Nike through his soon-to-be 18 signature sneakers within their basketball line. None may have been more influential, however, than the Nike KD 4 and come next year, we’ll see a […]

During a recent ‘Playing Cupid’ segment with Latto and Mariah the Scientist on her Unapologetically Angel podcast, Angel Reese announced her dating criteria for her next possible suitor. “He gotta be tall… 6’7″, 6’8″,” Reese explained. And when Mariah asked whether that had to be someone in the NBA, Reese confirmed “Yeah, NBA.” Reese has […]

The Phoenix Suns are not lacking for confidence heading into the 2024-25 NBA season despite last season’s sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Kevin Durant knows that the team still has some tuning up to do, it appears that overall, things are looking quite optimistic out in the desert. One person who […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season rapidly approaching, the league’s annual general manager poll has once again shed light on the opinions of team executives across the league. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stood out in several key categories, outpacing some of the biggest names in the sport, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Stephen […]

Athletes and brands have long shared lucrative partnerships, but in recent years, lifetime endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Adidas, and more have become the pinnacle of financial success for sports icons. These contracts not only guarantee a steady income long after retirement but also cement the athlete’s legacy through exclusive partnerships. Among the top […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world. He has garnered four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, an NBA In-Season Tournament Championship, an In-Season Tournament MVP, four NBA MVPs, and 20 All-Star Game appearances. He’s also the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer. But while James’ Hall of Fame legacy has been cemented, there’s […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-114 in the NBA preseason, as teams are currently preparing for the start of the regular season on October 22. While preseason games aren’t really demonstrations of basketball excellence, it doesn’t mean we can’t have any fun watching them. For instance, LeBron James and Kevin Durant joined […]

Entering his 18th year in the NBA, Kevin Durant is beginning to appreciate smaller moments as he closes out his decorated career with the Phoenix Suns. Part of that includes appreciating the games he has left against longtime rival LeBron James. However, in the 2024-2025 season, Durant acknowledged that he will now have to go […]