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Cam Thomas struggled to find a role with the Brooklyn Nets during his first two NBA seasons. However, that didn’t stop the 2021 first-round pick from developing a close relationship with Kevin Durant. Known for his elite microwave scoring entering the league, Thomas spent two years picking the brain of one of the greatest offensive […]

Kevin Durant’s return to Brooklyn went as you would have expected, at least on the court. The Phoenix Suns superstar turned in a patented performance against his former team, posting 33 points, five rebounds, and eight assists on 10-of-16 shooting during a 136-120 victory. While the game played out predictably, the Nets’ handling of their […]

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant did not want the Brooklyn Nets to make an effort to produce a video tribute for him, but his former team went ahead and created one that was shown Wednesday night at Barclays Center. At the end of the day, there was no stopping the Nets from showing their […]

If there is one thing to know about Brooklyn Nets bucket-getter Cam Thomas, it is that he is, well, a bucket-getter. He doesn’t offer much in other departments, but when it comes to scoring, Thomas can keep up with the best of them. Speaking of the best, Phoenix Suns superstar and former Nets cornerstone Kevin […]

Kevin Durant dominated in his first return to Barclays Center after being traded to the Phoenix Suns last year, leading his team to a rousing 136-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time NBA Finals MVP was the best player on the floor Wednesday night and it wasn’t particularly close. Durant scored a game-high 33 […]

Kevin Durant had the Brooklyn Nets minutes away from advancing to its first Eastern Conference Finals in 18 years after a rousing 48-point performance in 53 minutes played. It appeared as if he hit the game-winning three-pointer to send the Milwaukee Bucks home and set up a matchup with the young and talented Atlanta Hawks, […]

It remains to be seen whether the Nets will give Kevin Durant a tribute video when he returns to Barclays Center on Wednesday. However, after an underwhelming tenure that ended with two trade requests, the two-time MVP made it known he doesn’t want one. “Please don’t, the night will be better without it,” Durant said in […]

Monday night saw the Miami Heat lose their seventh straight game as they fell to the Phoenix Suns inside the Kaseya Center, 118-105. The struggles continue for the Heat as they couldn’t handle the likes of Suns big three in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal who combined for 61 points. However, their bench […]

It has not been a kind stretch of games for Devin Booker’s scoring outbursts. First, he notched 62 big points to boost the Phoenix Suns, but they fell short against the Indiana Pacers. Then, they would come across the Orlando Magic with Paolo Banchero leading the helm. The shooting guard still popped off but with […]

Kevin Durant will make his much-anticipated return to Brooklyn when the Nets host the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 31. While Durant is the best player ever to don a Nets uniform, it’s unclear what kind of reception the two-time MVP will receive after his tumultuous tenure. Durant’s complicated exit has sparked a conversation about whether […]

Kevin Durant was labeled as “frustrated” when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Suns’ frustrations about guard Bradley Beal being out with an ankle injury and the team’s role players in the midst of a struggle. Since the calendar year turned, Durant has been the best player in the world arguably. Why isn’t that being shared? […]

Coming off a 46-point outing in the Phoenix Suns’ blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Devin Booker kept the show rolling on Friday night. Facing a team with a bottom-five defense in the Indiana Pacers, Booker scored 29 points in the first quarter alone en route to a 62-point night — the second-best […]

The Phoenix Suns entered their Friday night contest against the Indiana Pacers having won their past seven games. After a rough midseason stretch, Kevin Durant and company appear to have figured things out, with the Suns letting Devin Booker cook as the main option. However, on Friday, the Suns ended up losing to the Pacers, […]

Basketball analyst Brian Windhorst of ESPN was on his podcast “The Hoop Collective” talking about the recent success of the Phoenix Suns and what could have been the catalyst. In terms of where the Suns stand, they are currently on a seven-game winning streak after starting the slow. Windhorst points to a time where they […]

The No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks rallied from behind to defeat No. 9 LSU in a thrilling game that had the basketball world riveted, with NBA superstar Kevin Durant among those urging fans to witness the spectacle. With over 13,000 turning out to see the matchup in Baton Rouge, the stage for what was […]

There has been no shortage of great scorers in the NBA, making it almost impossible to pinpoint a top-four in any era. Kevin Durant was challenged to do so though and the Phoenix Suns superstar put together an intriguing Mount Rushmore of “bucket getters” since 2000. Durant, with the help of his interviewer Chris Henderson, […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t quite gotten off to the start they anticipated when they formed a Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. They have been playing better as of late though. They’ve played well enough for fans, media and fellow players to take note of Kevin Durant playing like an All-Star. […]

In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight the list of starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Both players led the way in the fan vote for their respective conferences. Your 2024 NBA All-Star East starters: ⭐️Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)⭐️Joel Embiid⭐️Jayson […]

Kevin Durant recently made news when he wondered aloud why he isn’t considered in the NBA GOAT conversation. On the latest edition of ‘7PM in Brooklyn’ a Wave Sports + Entertainment Original, Carmelo Anthony weighed in on the topic: Mero: “Kevin Durant was recently interviewed, and he said, ‘despite all the accolades I got, I […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters will officially be revealed on Thursday night during TNT NBA Tip-Off. The five players from the Eastern Conference and five players from the Western Conference who will have the honor of starting in the All-Star Game may have already been hinted at in the final fan voting results from […]

Ever since their heated 2022 Western Conference Semifinals matchup, things have been chippy between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. This has turned into one of the most exciting rivalries in the NBA, although it appears as though Grant Williams crossed a line during the Mavericks’ 132-109 loss to the Suns on Wednesday night. In […]

It was not an easy battle between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Things got physical between Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, and Grant Williams. But, that was not the only thing that messed with the player’s mentality in this game. Luka Doncic also had to endure some words from various fans. Although, he was not […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic appeared to have suffered a lower-body injury late in the first half of Wednesday night’s home game against the visiting Phoenix Suns. Doncic was trying to guard Kevin Durant when he suddenly hopped his way into the sidelines before grabbing his ankle and limping off to the other side of […]

The Charlotte Hornets tipped over the first domino of their impending fire sale after they traded Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 lottery-protected 1st round pick that can turn into an unprotected 1st in 2028. Charlotte reportedly intends to collect future assets and young players ahead of […]

On the latest episode of “The OGs” with former Miami Heat players Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, they discussed the best shooters in the NBA currently. Haslem would discuss including the likes of Heat stars Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro on a list like that while taking Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant off the list. […]

The 41-player pool of candidates for USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster has officially been unveiled, with many of basketball’s biggest, brightest, longest-shining stars set to compete for one of 12 final spots. It’s clear LeBron James wants play in France after Team USA’s dispiriting showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, even going so […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead game-winner in the Suns’ recent victory over the Chicago Bulls. The NBA veteran has cemented his name as one of the most clutch players in league history. He’s been able to knock down game-winning buckets or go-ahead shots from anywhere on the floor. After the clutch basket […]

In Draymond Green’s latest podcast, he spoke about how he thinks Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant stand when it comes to the GOAT conversation, and unsurprisingly, he took Curry’s side, being his teammate with the Golden State Warriors all of these years. “Steph didn’t get the credit that Steph gets today until 2022 when he […]

On Monday, the Phoenix Suns overcame the Chicago Bulls in a game that went down to the wire. Kevin Durant led the way for the Suns, finishing with 43 points and a game-winner with one second remaining in regulation. Asked about his game-sealing jump shot, Durant spoke about being calm and sticking to the game […]

The entire NBA world took notice on Monday night of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s 70-point outburst against the San Antonio Spurs. But Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had a reaction that encapsulated what everyone thought when they heard the news: "He had 70?" Kevin Durant was surprised to find out that Joel Embiid dropped […]

The association was not going to be overshadowed by the hype going around after Sunday Night Football. Every star in the league seems to be firing from all cylinders and knocking down shots. Kevin Durant was no exception to this. One of the greatest scorers in NBA history had a massive outburst to lead the […]

The Phoenix Suns found themselves down by double digits for the first three quarters of their Monday night tussle against the Chicago Bulls. Being on the second night of a back-to-back, Kevin Durant and the Suns looked lethargic. In fact, Durant started the game with an uncharacteristic 4-15 shooting night. But that was when Durant […]

The Year of the Dragon only comes around every 12 years in the Chinese Calendar and sneakerheads still remember the last Kevin Durant sneakers to don the traditional yearly theme. For 2024, Nike and Kevin Durant will take a whole new approach on the same sneaker that first introduced the Year of the Dragon to […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-110 on Sunday. Phoenix’s big three led the charge, combining for 91 points in the win. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 40 points despite not taking one free throw attempt in the game. Durant became the first player in Suns history to score 40 points without a […]

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant would love to see some rule changes in NCAA basketball. Durant took to social media to call for reform of how the college game is played. “I need to see defensive 3 seconds and 4 quarters in men’s college basketball…asap,” Durant posted to social media. Men’s college basketball is […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took over in the team’s recent victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker recorded 52 points on the night, adding five assists and four rebounds. The trip to New Orleans was important for Booker since it features the closest stadium to the town where he played high school basketball. He […]

It was a great night for the Phoenix Suns Friday as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans on their home floor, 123-109. Suns head coach Frank Vogel spoke to the locker room after the big win to go over the strengths of their performance. Especially how star Devin Booker scored a whopping 52 points which […]

Devin Booker put on a scoring clinic in the Smoothie King Center on Friday when the Phoenix Suns overcame the New Orleans Pelicans. In front of his family, the guard scored 52 points on 18-of-30 shooting from the field. Booker also swished six triples and made all 10 of his attempts from the charity stripe. […]

For much of the Phoenix Suns’ Tuesday night contest against the Sacramento Kings, Kevin Durant looked a bit out of sorts, especially when compared to the usually lofty standards he has set for himself. Durant was missing shots he would usually make from midrange, and to make matters worse, he had troubles in taking care […]