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The Phoenix Suns have had a busy offseason thus far, firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and hiring Jordan Ott to the same position. However, the real heavy lifting remains to be done on the Suns’ roster, with Kevin Durant widely expected to be moved this summer. Durant is sure to have plenty of suitors on […]

The New York Knicks delivered their first Eastern Conference Finals run since 2000. And pulled it off without needing a megastar like Kevin Durant. However, the Phoenix Suns star came close to joining the Knicks per a new bombshell report Thursday. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania dropped some stunning league intel before Game 1 of […]

Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, as many are waiting to see if they will be traded during the offseason. For Durant, there have been the same several teams that are linked to trading for him, and one of them is the Houston Rockets. The latest report was that […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins pointed to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as key influences behind the breakup of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s young core, citing conversations from the 2012 Olympics that he believes swayed James Harden’s decision to seek a larger role elsewhere. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show ahead of the Oklahoma City […]

The Kevin Durant trade rumors are starting to heat up as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches. While the Phoenix Suns are reportedly making a push for a Houston Rockets trade, speculation and rumblings are out there about other teams as well. The San Antonio Spurs are one of those other teams, according to Arizona Sports’ […]

The New York Knicks made the surprising decision to fire Tom Thibodeau days after their season was officially over, and it’s uncertain what direction they’re trying to go in now. With the offseason coming up, there will probably be more moves made to help improve the roster, whether it’s big or small. Two players that […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins issued a blunt reflection on Kevin Durant’s legacy during a recent appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show, reigniting tensions surrounding Durant’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins, now an analyst for ESPN, questioned whether Durant has a franchise he can truly call home. Despite playing nine seasons with […]

The Phoenix Suns are working on finding a Kevin Durant trade this summer after a disastrous 2024-25 season resulted in the departure of head coach Mike Budenholzer and a need to shake things up. As the Suns try to retool their roster in what’s expected to be a post-Durant world, Matt Moore reports on his […]

The Phoenix Suns are working to find a Kevin Durant trade this offseason, and the Houston Rockets have long been mentioned as a possible trade destination given their clear need for an offensive upgrade and the ability to put together a trade package that makes sense. While the Rockets’ Durant trade interest has been downplayed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going into the offseason knowing that there needs to be work done to improve their roster. They were able to get as far as the Western Conference Finals, but the Oklahoma City Thunder were just too much for them at the end. Now, the Timberwolves have some decisions to make, and […]

After the New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, the focus now is an analysis on how they can improve going into the offseason. With the Knicks already surrounded by rumors, Bill Simmons would have an interesting trade proposal that is sure to have fans possibly […]

The NBA is arguably the most competitive basketball league in the world. With several NBA players evolving fast, there are plenty of archetypes that have proven to be successful. But while sticking to the mold is always a smart idea, some players simply know how to stand out in their own way. Here is a […]

The Phoenix Suns are still picking up the pieces from a terrible 2024-25 season based on their lofty expectations coming in. Injuries played a part in the abysmal 36-46 finish, but it was clear throughout the campaign that the Suns were not going to compete for a championship with this roster even at full strength. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves once again were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season, and it’s hard to see what they will do to get over the hump. The easy answer is hoping that the team improves internally, and players such as Anthony Edwards continue to evolve their game. The other answer […]

After Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season ended in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is suggesting a trade for Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Timberwolves 4-1, eliminating Minnesota in a 124-94 loss in Game 5. After winning 68 regular-season […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has never been shy on X, formerly Twitter, and this week, he proved once again why he is the undisputed MVP of NBA social media. After a fan tweeted, “Durgambler how does it feel to be a 37yr old man pushing 40 arguing with teenagers and trolls on Twitter,” Durant […]

After coming out on the wrong end of a gentleman’s sweep in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a pivotal offseason ahead, and many are wondering if that offseason includes trading for Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves were utterly dominated in last night’s Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma […]

The Phoenix Suns are one of the biggest stories in the NBA this offseason due to their roster limitations and what they can do from a trade perspective. They are hamstrung with money tied up in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, and they desperately need draft capital. Due to Beal’s no-trade clause and […]

Cameron Brink has yet to make her 2025 season debut after suffering a torn ACL injury in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 79-70 loss to the Connecticut Sun in June 2024. Since then, she’s been seen on the sidelines supporting her teammates, and did so again in Tuesday night’s 88-82 loss to the Atlanta Dream. However, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are red hot in the rumor mill right now, as the organization has the tools and assets to make drastic moves this offseason. ESPN’s Shams Charania delivered head-turning comments on Tuesday, fueling the idea that the team is eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant as possible trade targets. During a guest […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are so close to making a return to the NBA Finals, somewhere that the franchise last went to in 2012, when the Bolts were still led by the dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Those three have since each won a Most Valuable Player Award, but one […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs is already in the conference championship round, with only four teams left standing. But Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant is also enjoying the action in the WNBA. On Sunday, the 15-time NBA All-Star was spotted again watching a WNBA game in the 2025 WNBA season, as he attended the showdown […]

The Phoenix Suns need to make some moves this offseason to get back into contention, and the first place to start is with Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal will also be on the chopping block, but he has regressed and has a no-trade clause, making any deal surrounding him much harder. Durant is older but still […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant trolled ESPN analyst and former teammate Kendrick Perkins on social media. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, Perkins reflected on his postseason run during his time in Oklahoma City. A particular segment of Road Trippin […]

It was recently announced that Nike will be expanding retro releases for classic signature sneakers worn by Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant throughout his playing days. In 2026, Nike plans to resurrect the Nike KD 6 silhouette for the first time since its original release, a nostalgic favorite among sneakerheads and hoopers. Along with other colorways, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gained a new backer for his growing stardom in these NBA Playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the 2025 league Most Valuable Player award Wednesday. Which persuaded one former NBA big man to call out the media. Brendan Haywood of NBA TV reacted to “SGA” winning MVP. But he sent off […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently preparing for what figures to be a turbulent summer that could drastically alter the future direction of the franchise. Many pundits expect Kevin Durant to be on the move this year after Phoenix’s second straight year without winning a playoff game, although it’s unclear how high his value will be […]

Despite growing speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns, the organization has yet to begin any trade discussions involving the veteran forward, according to a new report from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Durant, 36, has been widely viewed as a potential trade candidate this summer following another disappointing campaign for the […]

The offseason rumors continue to swirl around the NBA, and specifically the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks obtained the No. 1 draft pick for Cooper Flagg, DeMarcus Cousins sees Kevin Durant being involved in the picture. On the Fan Duel Run It Back Show, the former All-NBA center rationalized his thinking regarding a Durant for […]

As the NBA offseason nears, uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is beginning to cast a shadow over the rest of the league — including potential trade scenarios involving Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. The Bucks’ early playoff exit has reignited speculation that Antetokounmpo could explore a departure after 12 seasons with […]

While the Phoenix Suns’ season is over and fans await another opportunity after the Summer, NBA superstar Kevin Durant will have some things to think about during the offseason. One thing that will never change, however, is Durant’s pride for his DMV roots and always remembering where he came from. Next up, we’ll see his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were rewarded for one of the worst and unluckiest seasons imaginable with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft when the lottery concluded. While the ping pong balls weren’t quite kind enough to land Cooper Flagg, they did give Daryl Morey a top-tier asset to work with this offseason. Philadelphia […]

The New York Knicks have found themselves four wins away from making it to the NBA Finals, and it has been a journey for them and the fans. A while ago, the Knicks pursued Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but the two decided to join the Brooklyn Nets, where they were not successful in winning […]

The 2025 WNBA season is officially underway, with games already played on Friday. On the second day of the new WNBA campaign, Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant shared his excitement for the league, as he shared a message on social media. “I love that the @wnba is back. Wishing everyone a healthy season. Let’s […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a shock to their system when superstar forward Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the defending NBA champions’ series against the New York Knicks. The Celtics lost that game and fell into a 3-1 hole shortly after the injury. "I'm told that the expectation around [Jayson] […]

The Houston Rockets had a solid run this year, securing the second seed in the tough Western Conference with a 52-30 record. Unfortunately, their breakout run ended at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. After a grueling seven games, the Warriors reasserted their mastery over the Rockets, pulling away with a […]

The Boston Celtics were able to keep their season alive after defeating the New York Knicks in Game 5, and they’ll have to continue to do so without Jayson Tatum. It’s obvious that the Celtics still have enough talent on the team to win games, but without their best player, things will be different. Some […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sparked buzz online after a heartfelt tribute to Kevin Durant following the announcement of his second Magic Johnson Award win. The iconic point guard, who celebrated Durant’s professionalism, personality, and work in the community, couldn’t help but throw in a playful wish that the Phoenix Suns star suited up […]

Ace Bailey is considered one of the top prospects entering the 2025 NBA Draft in what is being called a deep class. With the draft around the corner, the former Rutgers Scarlet Knights star compared himself to some notable NBA stars. During a press conference, the 18-year-old guard/forward was asked about his comparisons. Bailey confidently […]