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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 […]

As the odyssey of the trade request of Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams continues, the topic gets an interesting viewpoint from Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Talking about what teams the wide receiver in Adams should go to, he also speaks on how he understands where the 31-year old is coming from. Kevin Durant […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Kevin Durant is one of the few lucky athletes on the planet to have inked a lifetime deal with footwear and apparel sponsor Nike. After releasing 17 standalone Nike KD signature sneakers of his own, the brand has taken the liberty of re-releasing some of Durant’s most classic sneaker silhouettes in hopes […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the most unstoppable scorer in the NBA. Thanks to his combination of size and skills, Durant has established himself in the NBA for several seasons. Furthermore, his career has also seen him win two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, an MVP, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. With plenty of success in […]

As the Phoenix Suns wrapped up their final day of training camp, forward Kevin Durant echoed a sentiment around the Verizon 5G Performance Center. Shades of high turnovers reminisced from the previous season. Durant spoke with reporters about turnovers needing to be addressed. “I think turnovers are the emphasis,” Durant said. “I think that with […]

The Phoenix Suns feel like they have one of the best rosters in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 season despite their best player Kevin Durant recently turning 36 years old. Durant proved during the Olympics in Paris this summer that he still has a lot left in the tank, but it’s unclear how the […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season just around the corner, NBA fans are certainly excited for the return of some elite basketball action. Given that the season opener is approaching fast, it’s worth taking a look at some of the best games that kicked off the seasons in the past. Here’s the 10 best NBA season-opening […]

The NBA 2K25 game is now available for players to power up their next-generation consoles and take to the court as their favorite NBA players. Fans of the Phoenix Suns have plenty to look forward to with this game, as the team’s roster features several prominent stars including Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Let’s take […]

With the Summer Olympic Games in Paris complete, the NBA will soon begin its 2024-25 season, so basketball fans won’t have to wait to see their favorite superstars back in action. Every four years, NBA players have been called to answer the call for their national team at the Olympic stage since professionals were allowed […]

After the Week 4 matchup between the Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals, NBA superstar Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to celebrate the Commanders’ commanding performance in Arizona. Durant’s enthusiastic support highlighted the impressive display by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who played a pivotal role in the team’s 42-14 victory. “Came to […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant celebrated his birthday on Sunday, and the 36-year-old forward received a special greeting from Lakers legend Magic Johnson, out of many other members of the NBA brotherhood. Magic sent his birthday message to Durant on X, formerly Twitter, with a photo of two cakes with “Happy Birthday” on them. “Happy […]

As people have high expectations for Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels, another player on the team that has got love is wide receiver Terry McLaurin as even one of his fans happens to be Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. While it would not be the first time Durant shared his support for the Commanders, he […]

More often than not, NBA superstars naturally elevate a team. Their presence further increases a team’s star power, which often looks great on paper. However, what’s great on paper isn’t always going to successfully translate in the game. In fact, some superstars may fail in terms of fit, chemistry, etc. With a number of NBA superstars […]

When the Phoenix Suns signed Tyrus Jones to a one-year, $3.3 million contract during the offseason, they envisioned high expectations for the 10-year point guard. Jones took on his first full-time role during his lone season with the Washington Wizards in 2023-24. Proving himself as a starting point guard, Jones averaged career bests in points […]

Brian Windhorst is a well-known sportswriter who isn’t afraid of giving his two cents about the NBA. Whether it’s through his articles or his takes on television, Windhorst has carved out a reputation for being a reliable NBA reporter. Although Windhorst has given out legitimate information, the popular reporter also finds himself in hot water […]

A lot of basketball fans will agree that Nick Wright isn’t afraid to express his NBA opinions to the public. Furthermore, they will also agree that some of the statements by the podcaster and former talk radio host are just far too difficult to agree with. In fact, Wright isn’t one to shy away from […]

Social media can make anyone look like a superstar these days. Thanks to a viral mixtape that was made when he was in 7th grade, Emoni Bates became a household name. By the time he was 15 years old, scouts and analysts were already calling him one of the best high school basketball prospects since […]

Monday evening was probably the best night for fans of the Washington Commanders in several years, as they were treated to a virtuoso performance from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on the road vs the Washington Commanders. Daniels registered a nearly perfect completion percentage and made several clutch plays down the stretch for the Commanders, who […]

Nike is one of the biggest shoe brands in the world today. The brand also makes its presence felt in the NBA, given its popularity among the best basketball players in the world. Here’s the 10 all-time greatest Nike NBA players, ranked. Honorable Mention: Michael Jordan  Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. Although […]

At some point, every NBA organization goes through dramatic changes. As good as the Golden State Warriors were from 2015-19, winning three titles in this span, this organization still saw superstar forward Kevin Durant depart for the Brooklyn Nets following a torn Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals. This offseason, change has once again impacted […]

Dominating the regular season is often a good way to start your championship campaign. However, the NBA season and the playoffs are two different animals altogether. As a result, a team that dominates the regular season isn’t always going to perform well in the postseason. In fact, there have been several powerhouses that fell short […]

After the brutal Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay, the Washington Commanders sought answers. And this week their star rookie had an injury scare. But the win over the New York Giants drew reactions from the NBA’s Magic Johnson and Kevin Durant. Johnson said the game turned into a thriller, according to his post on […]

If Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant could put together a lineup of any current NBA players, who would he pick? On an episode of Boardroom Talks where he played a game of NBA 2K25 against New York Jets superstar Sauce Gardner, Durant was asked by host Gabe Oshin who his perfect starting lineup is. With […]

NBA players have mixed feelings about NBA 2K, with some deeply invested in the game while others show little interest. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant definitely belongs to the former category. A longtime fan of the series, Durant has been playing since the early PlayStation era and was even featured on the cover of the […]

NBA fans often love to debate about the greatest players in NBA history. This also can be broken down into the greatest players for each NBA franchise. Much like the United States honored their greatest presidents by carving their faces on Mount Rushmore, let’s look at every NBA team’s hypothetical Mount Rushmore if they were […]

The Isaiah Thomas saga across the National Basketball Association has gone on for several years with many fans taking the side of the diminutive point guard in his quest to stick on an NBA roster. Thomas played for the Phoenix Suns last season and made an impression on fans during the Suns’ late season playoff […]

Charles Barkley has always been very critical of Kevin Durant. The NBA Hall of Famer has never backed down from speaking his true feelings about the 14-time All-Star, and Barkley is even more judgmental of Durant since he plays for the Phoenix Suns. When Durant was traded to the Suns, the rest of the league […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is preparing for his sixth season in the NBA. After enjoying some time in China, where Williamson visited the Great Wall of China, Zion was candid when asked who are the craziest trash-talkers in the NBA are, as he quickly singled out Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant as one […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season scheuled release, a lot of NBA eyes are going to be on the Phoenix Suns as the enter their first year under head coach Mike Budenholzer. With training camp set to open at the end of the month, we’ll be making our Suns bold predictions, including a big one about […]

In an interview with Kay Adams on her Up & Adams Show, NBA phenom Kevin Durant touched on a wide range of subjects, including his fandom of the Washington Commanders and disdain for the Dallas Cowboys and their fans. Growing up in the Washington, DC area, Durant pointed out how many people he knew growing […]

NBA superstar Kevin Durant went through his Week 1 NFL picks while a guest on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams. When asked who he preferred in the matchup between Chicago and Tennessee, he said he liked the Caleb Williams and the Bears over the Titans. Then Adams asked if he had any […]

With just over a month before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Minnesota Timberwolves’ reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, and Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody were spotted in a workout with Gilbert Arenas’ 17-year-old son, Alijah. The session took place at Proactive Sports Performance in California […]

Washington Commanders star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is ready for his NFL debut. At the same time, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant set the record straight on Daniels’ basketball talents and how they can’t compare to Durant’s. As the Commanders’ starting quarterback prepares for Week 1’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Durant called […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant did not mince words when asked about his least favorite NFL team during an appearance on Kay Adams’ “Up and Adams Show” on Friday, September 6. Durant, a longtime fan of the Washington Commanders, made it clear which team he would relegate if given the choice: the Dallas Cowboys. When […]

Angel Reese confirmed she is not dating Kevin Durant despite previous rumors. The rumors began to swirl after Reese was seen sitting next to Durant courtside at a game. Reese, who recently launched her own podcast called Unapologetically Angel, addressed the rumors during the podcast’s debut. “That was never a thing,” Reese said. “I don’t […]

When the GOAT debate happens, there are usually a handful of players considered for the honor. Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are among the most popular answers. But as he continues to dominate and age gracefully within the NBA, does Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant have a case for that? NBA […]