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The Toronto Raptors got off to a good start of the season after their 109-91 win over the Detroit Pistons, but despite their winning ways over the last few seasons, nothing makes head coach Dwane Casey feel better than seeing how his team and city reflect on the rest of the league. After recent comments […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their season against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night looking to start their campaign on a high note while parading their prized recruit of the summer, Kevin Durant. But Kawhi Leonard had other plans and crashed the party. The reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year led all scorers and dropped […]

After adding Kevin Durant to their lineup last summer, the Golden State Warriors had a quick turnaround from being the “darlings” of the league to the NBA’s villains. Fan opinions varied as some took it as a weak move from the 2014 MVP as he joined forces with the team that eliminated his then-squad, the Oklahoma City […]

Prior to the 129-100 dismantling of the Golden State Warriors on opening night, Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs was asked his thoughts of the move of Kevin Durant from Oklahoma City — and he was as blunt as his usual self. The Argentinian international said he was “a little surprised” by Durant’s move to […]

Last season, the Golden State Warriors suffered their first loss after winning 24-straight games. This season, they have already lost a game, falling on opening night even with Kevin Durant added to their fold. It’s one thing to lose after receiving a lot of hype in the offseason and being labeled a “super team,” but […]

After his much-talked about move to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and how he’ll fit into his new team’s system. During the preseason, the 2014 MVP showed that he can co-exist with his All-Star teammates and play his natural game alongside them. Things were the same at the […]

In undeniably the most controversial move of free agency, former MVP and top-five talent Kevin Durant took his talents to Golden State. The very team, who only a few weeks prior to his decision, had eliminated him and his former Thunder group in the Western Conference Finals. A decision met with outrage, disgust, excitement, and absolute shock from whatever end […]

A new NBA season is underway and Charles Barkley is already in midseason form when it comes to his hot takes. During TNT’s pregame show Tuesday night, Barkley spouted off with this nonsense regarding who the best all-around player on the Warriors is: Charles Barkley says Klay Thompson is a better player than Kevin Durant […]

Kevin Durant will be tasked with being a role model for the next generation of kids, especially ones part of a minority that are trying to carve up a successful life. The Golden State Warriors‘ new addition will lend his voice to My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Success Mentors Initiative, whose launch aimed at promoting the importance of mentorship, most importantly in […]

One of the most important things Kevin Durant picked up during his run with Team USA this summer is the role that team chemistry plays and how great actual friendships with fellow players can be. Namely, the relationship between the Toronto Raptors backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, who have slowly become the most […]

After a round of seven preseason games, new Golden State Warriors signing, Kevin Durant, explained what makes his new team so dangerous on the offensive end. “I’m just fitting in,” Durant told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. “I try to adjust to them, you know? I’m the new guy, so I’m trying to adjust. […]

With only a few days to go before the start of the new season, NBA players are making the most of their last few days of vacation. Golden State Warriors‘ forward Kevin Durant is one of them. KD decided to watch rap artist Kanye West’s concert in the Bay Area Sunday night. But the 2014 MVP […]

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant have become friends, even through plenty of on-court trash talk over the years. Although Green can’t recall exactly when the two clicked, he has become very fond of his new Warrior teammate in Durant. Green spoke with  Bleacher Report’s Chris Palmer about their relationship. I can’t tell you exactly when we became friends, but […]

Kevin Durant is serious about integrating himself into the Bay Area population. He recently went on the Golden State Warriors sub-reddit to ask fans around the town what are the best places to visit for food, music, and recreation. The visit to Reddit was unexpected so fans geeked out at the chance to give suggestions […]

Kevin Durant will begin this season on his third team since entering the NBA. In a technical sense, he was a Seattle SuperSonics player until now, and he has never forgotten about it. Durant spoke with SI’s Chris Ballard about his connection to the Pacific Northwest. I think about it all the time. The fans, the community, the […]

Great players always utilize time during the offseason to get better for the next season. Many times they look to add an additional facet to their game or simply improve on what they may not do well.Golden State Warriors new star Kevin Durant isn’t simply resting on his laurels just because he signed on a […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant shed some light on the relationship between him and Russell Westbrook and the dynamic that ultimately caused him to leave Oklahoma City for the Bay Area. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff, Durant explained what attracted him to this Warriors team in the first place. “They […]

In an interview with Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff, Golden State Warriors new acquisition Kevin Durant opened up about his thought process on leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and joining a new team. Durant recalled his recent playoff moments vividly, taking himself back to Game 6, where him and Russell Westbrook uncharacteristically bricked shot after shot […]

The Golden State Warriors ended last season with the highest scoring average in the NBA. With the addition of 2014 MVP Kevin Durant to their fold, it gives them another scoring weapon that can contribute to their already high-octane offense. On Wednesday night, the Warriors proved once again that they can score in bunches in […]

Kevin Durant‘s decision to join the Golden State Warriors was based on a set of different factors, one of them was how the Thunder kept adding young pieces to the roster while other teams acquired veterans with championship experience. Dion Waiters, Enes Kanter and Steven Adams were some of the young bucks that got plenty of […]

We finally found out yesterday that there was indeed a secret meaning behind Russell Westbrook’s July 4 Instagram post following Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder point guard was essentially calling KD out as soft for the move, according to reporting by Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins. The cupcakes referenced something […]

Kevin Durant was faced with a difficult decision at the end of the postseason. The Oklahoma City Thunder had just blown a 3-1 lead to the Golden State Warriors and he could potentially join the team who suffered the same fate as his team did, but on an even bigger stage. The 6-foot-9 small forward had […]

It’s been more than three months since Kevin Durant announced his decision to bring his talents to the Golden State Warriors, but he is still getting criticism for it. The Warriors and their players are tuning out any and all critics who have understandably hammered Durant for his “easy-way out” decision. L.A. Clippers forward Paul […]

So, that Instagram post Russell Westbrook made back on July 4 really did mean something. And of course, it was a shot at Kevin Durant. Westbrook made this simple post after Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors back on the Fourth of July and we’ve all wondered ever […]

The NBA season is near and Charles Barkley is back at it again. This time he is claiming the Golden State Warriors won’t win the title despite signing superstar talent Kevin Durant. Barkley told Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck that he isn’t a believer. I just don’t think you can win a championship shooting jumpers This isn’t a […]

Longtime TNT studio analyst and color commentator Charles Barkley offered advice to new Golden State Warriors signing Kevin Durant and was quite direct about it. Barkley saying Durant shouldn't speak negatively about OKC: "He left, he's happy. Shut up." — Brian Mahoney (@briancmahoney) October 18, 2016 Barkley’s reaction stems from a response Durant had on Oct. 10 when […]

Golden State Warriors players probably didn’t love it when Kevin Durant admitted he was glad they lost in the NBA Finals. Durant’s comments don’t sound good, but at the end of the day still kind of make sense. He’s probably not going to Golden State if the Warriors are fresh off back-to-back titles. Klay Thompson […]

Outside of posing for pictures on the latest issue of GQ, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook also took time to answer some questions during an interview for the magazine. Although he made it clear last week that he has grown tired of giving his reaction to Kevin Durant‘s move to the Golden State […]

Russell Westbrook sees no complication in his situation. Out of all the players who have been asked about Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City for Golden State, Westbrook is the one with the shortest answers and the calmest demeanor. The 6-foot-3 guard, now the face of his franchise, gave some candid answers about the situation to GQ Magazine […]

You might want to get used to it, Kevin Durant. Or at least block it out. Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors ruffled a lot of feathers. Not just around the league but with fans of the league. Many hated the move and are expressing “hate” towards Durant for making it. In 2016, […]

After their impressive preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green took time to meet one of their team’s fans. Waiting outside their locker room was 11-year-old Gavin, who made the trip to Las Vegas from L.A. despite battling leukemia, just to see his favorite […]

The Warriors‘ habits are rubbing off on new Golden State signing Kevin Durant, who railed a contested three-pointer over the outstretched arm of Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram on Saturday, only to run back on defense as soon as the ball left his hand in true Stephen Curry fashion. Check it out. https://vine.co/v/5HM9Pv1dLza Looks like Curry’s antics […]

The rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and the L.A. Clippers just keeps getting more fierce by the minute. A few more sticks were thrown into the fire after Paul Pierce criticized Kevin Durant‘s signing with the runners-up in an interview with Sirius XM radio. All-Star forward Draymond Green was quick to respond to Pierce’s comments with […]

Paul Pierce is old school. It doesn’t seem too long since the Boston Celtics great was drafted 10th overall in 1998, but his 18 years in the league have made him as rugged as some of the best veterans in the league’s history. In an interview with SiriusXM Radio, the L.A. Clippers forward was blunt […]

He may have only announced his decision to join the Golden State Warriors last July, but the team’s former center, Andrew Bogut, believes Kevin Durant already knew where he’d take his talents long before the summer started. In a Q&A with ESPN’s Tim McMahon, the 7-foot Australian discussed how he already anticipated KD to choose the Warriors over […]

When speaking to reporters earlier this week, Kevin Durant further explained his motives for signing with the Golden State Warriors in this summer’s free agency. Durant cited selflessness and a sense of community as reasons for making the move, as per Anthony Slater of The Mercury News. “You hear family a lot. That’s just a […]

It doesn’t matter who and how old you are, nachos will always be one of the most loved snacks of all time. During the Golden State Warriors‘ open practice on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant could not resist the sight of the Mexican chips and cheese combination when a young fan offered him some. The four-time […]

Kevin Durant made it clear that from now on he will speak his mind out and lessen the filters he uses. The prized recruit of the Golden State Warriors knows that whether or not he is being careful with his responses, the media will try to blow it out of proportion, and he’ll once again be […]

It’s now almost three months since his team landed this year’s most coveted free agent, Kevin Durant, but Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob still could not believe how his front office pulled it off. From the number of suitors Durant had, to pitching the idea of possibly not being the first option on offense anymore, to […]