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After surviving the onslaught of criticism following his departure from Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant is now left with his destiny in his own hands — to become an NBA champion or to face the ridicule of most pundits around the association. A much more blunt version of Durant told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports that […]

Now that he is one step closer to winning his first NBA title after the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant is already thinking about how it would feel if he reaches that feat. The former MVP and four-time scoring champion revealed, via Michael Lee of The Vertical, that he is looking forward to […]

Since making the decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in free agency last summer, Kevin Durant has caught plenty of heat about making the jump. It was something that was front and center in his first return to Oklahoma City in February as an opponent where he received a sweltering […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to play in their third straight NBA Finals after becoming the first team in league history to hold an undefeated 12-0 record in the playoffs. With the Warriors’ hitting their stride heading into the series, Las Vegas for the first time ever offered odds for the NBA Finals MVP […]

Kevin Durant‘s unreal wingspan was in full effect on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, making the most of his spider-like limbs to erase a Dejounte Murray transition layup — not once, but twice. Upon retrieving a lost ball from Stephen Curry, Murray was out to the races, with Durant trailing from the opposite lane, only to […]

Since making his comments to fans about having the option to not watch the current conference finals games if they’re not entertained, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has received a lot of criticisms for it. Some even felt disrespected with his comments, especially some of the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s fans, who believe that what he said […]

Closing on a five-year anniversary since his last trip to the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant is all eyes on the prize as he zeroes into a chance to reach not only the top of the hill, but stand at the top of the mountain come June. “That’s exciting,” the Golden State Warriors forward told Marc J. Spears […]

In the midst of playoff excellence, having won 11 straight games to start the postseason, forward Kevin Durant is certain he’s where he wants to be and has found a new home with the Golden State Warriors, assuring he’ll play for them next season, regardless of how the rest of the postseason plays out. “I […]

Almost a year after an ugly offseason break-up with the city he called home for eight years, star forward Kevin Durant has no regrets about his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in a free agency decision that changed the scope of the NBA into the collision course that it’s […]

Kevin Durant might be smelling the roses of being up 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, but he’s not forgetting about his opposition and the historic greatness he exemplifies. Now a 10-year veteran of the league, Durant has seen first-hand just how dangerous the San Antonio Spurs are with a coaching genius at the helm, not […]

The Golden State Warriors have seen the immediate results of having a healthy Kevin Durant for a deep playoff run, after having been sidelined for half of the first round and limited to 20 minutes as he came back from injury. Stephen Curry, who has come from back-to-back MVP seasons, was asked if he felt […]

Before the playoffs started, many were looking forward to seeing the Golden State Warriors go up against the San Antonio Spurs, and a showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, as they are the top two teams in the West and East. Now facing off in the conference finals, fans are disappointed watching their […]

Before San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard was deemed officially out for Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant was very confident that his wing opponent would suit up in the virtual do-or-die game for the Spurs. The 2014 Most Valuable Player winner even went as far as saying the Warriors are preparing […]

Kevin Durant has the utmost confidence in teammate Zaza Pachulia and his ability to keep his composure despite a potentially rowdy atmosphere at the AT&T Center tomorrow at San Antonio. Pachulia was, of course, the villain in the mini-story surrounding the injury of Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, who rolled his ankle twice in the third […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant can’t fathom how Kawhi Leonard would miss the chance of playing in front of his home crowd for Saturday’s Game 3 of the series at the AT&T Center. Despite the San Antonio Spurs officially listing him as questionable in their pre-game report, the 2014 MVP is not buying it, […]

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and LaVar Ball might be gushing right now after Kevin Durant’s recent interview. The Big Baller Brand founder recently made news, like he always does, after his controversial exchange with FOX Sports reporter Kristine Leahy. In the said scene, LaVar Ball whipped out the now-infamous […]

The NBA on Thursday afternoon released the three All-NBA teams for this past regular season. It didn’t feature any of the Golden State Warriors‘ players on the All-NBA First Team. Both Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry were named to the All-NBA Second Team and Draymond Green was selected to the All-NBA Third Team. However, All-Star […]

The All-NBA teams were revealed today in absence of a Thursday night game, as the per usual Inside The NBA on TNT announcement, which unsurprisingly had no members of the Golden State Warriors on the First Team All-NBA shortlist. The top team was comprised of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis. NBA […]

Kevin Durant denied any ill intent after being asked about San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge sliding under his landing zone in an attempt to close out a deep-range jump shot. Much had been made of Aldridge trying to even out the odds against the Golden State Warriors by taking out one of their best […]

The San Antonio Spurs were out of Game 2 early on the get go, trailing by 28 points in the first half, prior to their 36-point defeat by the end of the night. The result didn’t stop LaMarcus Aldridge from trying to avenge his fallen teammate Kawhi Leonard, who went down and out in Game 1 after […]

Basketball players have been known to be one of the most superstitious athletes in the world. From how they wear their socks, shooting routines and choosing their jersey numbers, it all has a special meaning to them. On Sunday night following a Game 1 win against the San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Durant showed everyone that he […]

The Golden State Warriors were pushed to the limit by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 rallying back from the largest deficit in NBA history in the Western Conference Finals to earn a huge win. It saw the Warriors overcome an ugly first half behind strong offensive performances from both Kevin Durant, who had […]

In wake of Kawhi Leonard reinjuring his left ankle due to landing on Zaza Pachulia‘s foot during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, it has created an immediate flooding of labeling the Golden State Warriors center a dirty player. Leonard has quickly come out to state that he doesn’t believe […]

Kevin Durant received a timely gift from Nike, as his latest signature shoe, the KD10, has officially been released. The announcement for the latest sneakers of the former MVP and four-time scoring champion, comes exactly 10 years after his first signature shoe was released in 2007. A video was also made where Durant talked about […]

Entering college at the same time as Kevin Durant, a young Stephen Curry already knew the then-Texas forward was one of the best players in their class. Curry admitted that because of all the hype that surrounded the eight-time All-Star forward then, it made the former Davidson Wildcat understand that if he wanted to be a highly touted NBA prospect, […]

While many were surprised to see the San Antonio Spurs win Game 6 of their second round series against the Houston Rockets, there are still some who weren’t, and said they expected it. One of them is Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant, who gave them credit for continuing to run their system regardless […]

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals hobbled but in a not so surprising fashion last week. They won in such a dominant fashion that it sent the internet into a roar roasting MVP candidate James Harden. It has become sort of a mystic aura surrounding the Spurs organization that their consistency has […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the focus of many discussions this season being right back atop of the Western Conference. One discussion in particular, where Draymond Green had a pep talk with Kevin Durant on the court, started a round of hilarious memes to circulate on the internet. While there has never been any particular […]

The NBA Draft Combine is happening this week in Chicago, Illinois and potential rookies are there to prove themselves in front of scouts, coaches, and general managers. However, a few big name players like Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox did not attend the combine. This is in line with Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Kevin Durant‘s advice that […]

Matt Barnes made a lot headlines when he made it known that he was rooting for the L.A. Clippers to win against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs because there was apparently no nightlife in Salt Lake City, and the Warriors would be heading to the winner of the Clippers-Jazz series […]

With the NBA Draft Combine already in progress, Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant could not help but recall the time when he participated to showcase his skill set. Apparently, it did not go well for him 10 years ago as some scouts and conditioning coaches did not think he had what it takes to […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off yet another sweep, keeping pace with their Eastern Conference rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers — but the individual merits of Draymond Green during the series against the Utah Jazz didn’t go unnoticed by many. At one point or another, Green guarded just about every player the Jazz trotted out there, […]

Sweeping the first two rounds of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors have been sensational in the postseason. The Warriors aren’t just winning in the playoffs, they consistently beat the Blazers and Jazz by double digits. From SI’s Ben Golliver: Warriors (8-0) boast +16.5 playoff point differential. Best playoff PD for champions: 71 […]

Ever since Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors, there has been an icy distance between him and Russell Westbrook. The two seemingly good friends avoided each other during games and even reportedly stopped talking and texting. But apparently that has all changed. Talking about the dynamic between […]

Steve Kerr may not be with the Golden State Warriors during their games now, but he still finds a way to make his presence felt even while recovering from his condition. The third-year head coach usually gets in touch with his coaching staff and still gives his suggestions on how he thinks they can play […]

After a hard-fought win on the road at the Vivint Smart Home Center in Salt Lake City, Utah; Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant took on their usual post-game press conference, only to find some humor in a reporter’s question. — “What happened in that Gobert kerfuffle at the end?” the reporter asked. — “That is a […]

Kevin Durant was plenty disgruntled after getting called for a Flagrant 1 foul and a technical foul for shoving Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the late stages of the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors forward had gotten shoved from the back by the Frenchman in order to gain […]

A disgruntled Golden State Warriors team was not happy with a Flagrant 1 foul call on Kevin Durant in the later stages of the fourth quarter of Game 3, after he pushed Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in the back after being shoved himself when battling for inside position. The incident was reviewed and Durant […]

The Utah Jazz faced a pivotal situation in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, being down eight points with 3:02 to go in the fourth quarter on their own home floor, so they got a little enthusiasm from their mascot, the Jazz Bear, who overstayed his welcome on the hardwood. […]