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It’s quite obvious that Oklahomans and Oklahoma City Thunder fans are not as high on Kevin Durant these days compared to before. They don’t want to hear a single word from his letter posted on The Players’Tribune about moving to the Golden State Warriors. But imagine hearing it being read in Morgan Freeman’s voice. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder did eveything they could to re-sign Kevin Durant. First, there was the meeting with (now former) teammate Russell Westbrook. Then there was Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, who said she would be willing to give Durant a government post if the seven-time All-Star stayed with Oklahoma City. Then, there was the meeting with Thunder’s […]

The recruitment of Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors started long before free agency began on July 1st. In fact, the process started many years ago, way back to 2010 when KD built relationships with Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala as a member of Team USA, and those bonds have remained to date. In […]

On July 4th, Kevin Durant announced via The Players’ Tribune that he would hang up his Thunder jersey and wear one with “Golden State Warriors” written across his chest instead. Certainly, following their historic season and addition of Durant, the Warriors are a team to be feared for the 2016-17 season. But with all these […]

Oklahoma City must be truly gasping in horror at the state of their franchise in the past 24 hours. The first star in this newly born NBA town, 2013-14 MVP Kevin Durant, only just deserted his old team for Steve Kerr and Jerry West’s Golden State Warriors. Now, several rumors report that the Thunder front office might […]

The city of Oklahoma City and the Thunder franchise have been mourning since the news broke that Kevin Durant will not return to the team next season, instead choosing to sign with the two-time Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors. A variety of factors reportedly led to Durant’s decision, including some rising tension with fellow […]

After 2013-14 MVP Kevin Durant left Oklahoma City for Golden State yesterday, Thunder fans nationwide expressed their misery with the 3-time scoring champion’s decision. Some ended up burning his jersey and releasing statements on the internet towards the (now) Warriors’ highest-paid player. Yet, Oklahoma’s misery brought vindication for Seattle fans who saw their beloved SuperSonics relocate to […]

Golden State‘s new forward, Kevin Durant, has always preached the importance of his teammates. Even his decision to leave Oklahoma City was a “basketball decision.” For almost a decade, Durant battled on the court alongside Russell Westbrook. The enigmatic point guard is a force of nature with a lack of compassion for the rim; he’s […]

The Golden State Warriors recently signed highly coveted free agent Kevin Durant in a heavily-awaited decision released on the Players Tribune this past 4th of July. However, it appears that NBA executives around the league are more frustrated by the Warriors’ acquisition of veteran center Zaza Pachulia from the Dallas Mavericks, according to a tweet […]

Separation can be painful, and often the hardest part is letting go. Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a classic move made by many when their relationships come to an end; they started the process of removing any sign that the person ever existed. Sometimes to forgive, you have to forget. A large poster of […]

The Golden State Warriors have just added another superstar in Kevin Durant to a team that went 73-9 last year, making them the odds on favorite to win the 2017 title by a wide margin. This newly coined ‘Big 4’ era is favored by Vegas sportsbooks to take it all, even heavier than Miami’s ‘Big […]

There was no shortage of fireworks in the NBA world during this year’s 4th of July celebrations. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their best franchise player when Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors, who just so happened to eliminate OKC from the Western Conference Finals this year. This move has left Russell […]

In light of Kevin Durant’s free agency meetings, which lasted the entire 4th of July weekend, people began posting old tweets and comments that Durant made in the past. Comments were posted and made about old tweets, such as one stating that he wouldn’t team up with other stars for the sake of competition, to lament […]

It is no secret that Kevin Durant has joined the Golden State Warriors and reaction around the league is mixed. Some players are happy to see a superstar make a bold decision to evolve as not only a person but also a plaayer, while others are outraged at the ‘death-lineup’ concept in Oakland. One player who […]

Kevin Durant is a free man. It appears his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors was the right move, at least for himself. Although Durant has been blasted on Twitter by many fans who disagree with the decision,  he has gotten one of his biggest enemies to settle down, and that is The Based […]

With LeBron James almost certainly returning to the Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade is the last big fish left on the NBA free agency market. After the Miami Heat did not offer Wade what he was looking for, he entertained offers and scheduled meetings with other teams. Since that time, the Heat have reportedly offered Wade a 2 […]

The Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with restricted free agent Harrison Barnes, for a four-year, $94 million dollar contract. This comes right after Kevin Durant made a commitment to sign with the Warriors, after several team meetings over the 4th of July weekend. Barnes, the Warriors’ starting small forward the last few years, is […]

Earlier tonight, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti made himself available to the media to address the current status of his team as well as getting a feel of how he’ll handle the loss of their franchise player. One intriguing question he was asked was how Oklahomans should feel about Kevin Durant, knowing that he has […]

OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the media tonight, hours after finding out that he had lost Kevin Durant to free agency. He is very much aware of what’s on hand and quickly turned his attention to the other star he still has under contract, Russell Westbrook. There’s already been a lot of chatter about the […]

After recently joining the unrestricted free agent list, Seth Curry has hit the open market to see if a team would make him a decent offer. Because he has little leverage to demand big money, Curry has kept his options reasonable and feasible. This is why it looks like he will be joining the Dallas Mavericks next season on […]

Kevin Durant has bolted from the Oklahoma City Thunder in favor of the Golden State Warriors and an easy chance at an NBA Championship. Many players around the league were awaiting Durant’s decision before deciding where and what was best for them. The dominoes have now fallen and a contributing player has made his decision. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had pinned a lot of hope onto Kevin Durant staying for an extra year, as many expected to be the likely scenario. The most rewarding choice for Durant financially would have been to stay with the Thunder for one more year and enter free agency alongside Russell Westbrook in the summer of […]

When you’ve spent the most part of your career competing at the highest level, gaining almost every individual accolade possible in your field but are still yet to achieve something that would truly cement your legacy, your feelings can change. Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder today in order to join the 2015 NBA […]

As NBA free agency has reached a fevered pitch with Kevin Durant‘s announcement to leave Oklahoma City behind, one of the game’s greatest is on the verge of retirement. Tim Duncan, the 15 time All- Star, 5 time Champion, and widely regarded as the best PF to ever play the game, has been hinting to […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant recently made a decision that shook the entire NBA. He announced in the Player’s Tribune that he intends to sign with the Golden State Warriors for the 2016-17 season, pretty much forming the scariest death line-up in NBA history. Although he may acquire many accolades and a likely chance at an […]

When Kevin Durant announced his decision to join Golden State this morning, the Warriors executives quickly turned their attention from acquiring mode to dissembling. General manager Bob Myers now faces a tough task, building a team around a core of four superstars (Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson) with very tight cap […]

Well the decision is in! Kevin Durant is now officially a “former” member of the Thunder, as he agrees to a deal with the Golden State Warriors. This has been a guessing game to say the least, as teams have courted Durant all summer. This decision, without a doubt, is league-changing and legacy-impacting. There have […]

The NBA world has been completely rocked by Kevin Durant‘s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors. Just about a month after his team blew a 3-1 series lead to the Dubs in the Western Conference finals, KD now joins forces with them. It makes you wonder, if the Thunder […]

The summer of 2016 may as well have been called the summer of Kevin Durant. Durant was the most sought-after free agent with the freedom to choose virtually any situation he wanted. With the salary cap increased and big contracts being shelled out left and right, Durant was in prime position to pick a winning […]

When the Boston Celtics brought NFL quarterback Tom Brady to their meeting with free agent Kevin Durant, some were confused. Yes, he is an icon of Boston sports, but he certainly isn’t a basketball player. So what exactly was he doing there? According to reports, Brady was simply there to explain “how special it is” […]

The Boston Celtics have taken an interesting approach to sell their team to Kevin Durant this free agency period: players from other sports. Tom Brady of the NFL’s Patriots was present for Durant’s meeting with the Celtics on Saturday, and David Ortiz of the MLB’s Red Sox chimed in on Twitter: Yo @KDTrey5 sorry I […]

Kevin Durant has reportedly informed teams Saturday night that his free agency decision will be made in the next 24-36 hours. According to reports, the 2013-14 MVP was “blown away” by his meeting with the Clippers, despite Chris Paul missing the meeting. Durant also met with his current Thunder team as well as the Spurs, […]

The Boston Celtics are going all in to get Kevin Durant. They even called in a ringer. That’s right, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was present for Durant’s meeting with the Celtics in the Hamptons on Saturday. While it may seem like this was just a random Brady spotting in the Hamptons – after all, the […]

Last night, the Golden State Warriors had a chance to pitch to Kevin Durant, as part of the biggest free agent story since LeBron’s decision to return to Cleveland. Among other suitors, the Warriors met with Durant to sell the idea of playing in the bay area, joining a team with a record breaking 73-9 […]

In order to help the Clippers convince marquee free agent Kevin Durant of a westward relocation, star point guard Chris Paul would have had to travel a long way. Paul reportedly considered leaving a family trip in Spain to try and convince the elite small forward of a Southern California dream team, but he ultimately did not make […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to secure a meeting with Kevin Durant on Friday, and multiple sources say that Durant was very impressed with what they were selling. David Aldridge and Chris Broussard chimed in on the details of the meeting. Kevin Durant’s meeting with the Clippers is over after four hours. Will meet […]

Kevin Durant has reportedly ruled out the Big Apple as a home for next season, even though New York City legend Jay-Z has advised him to come play in The Big Apple. Jay-Z wanted Durant to meet with both the Knicks and Nets, but Durant has ruled those options. He is going to meet with […]

Hassan Whiteside announced his free agent destination on the morning of July 1, stating that he was staying with the Miami Heat. He made the announcement via Snapchat and the details on his contract situation are now emerging with a surprising twist. According to Ethan Skolnick of the Miami Herald, Whiteside has said that he […]

Yesterday, Oklahoma City Thunder fans were relieved by the report that there’s a “90 percent chance” that Kevin Durant re-signs with OKC. But, now that free agency is officially underway, KD will listen to pitches from various teams around the league. After meeting with the Thunder yesterday, Durant and the Golden State Warriors met in […]