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Kevin Durant’s ruptured achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals was brutal to say the least. Durant, who was then with the Warriors, wasn’t sure what the future held for his career following the devastating injury. Golden State ultimately went on to lose to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals.  But one has to […]

David Letterman recently interview Kevin Durant for his Netflix show, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” The Brooklyn Nets star discussed a wide variety of topics, including relationships, social media, and, of course, the NBA. Letterman asked Durant what an NBA coach does, to which he replied: “managing personalities.” NetsDaily tweeted the power forward’s response […]

Athletes and the use of marijuana is a controversial topic amongst sports fans, media, and players. Some people are all for it, while others are very much against it. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant recently made it clear which side of the fence he is on. “To me, it clears the distractions out of your […]

Transporting NBA stars to different eras has always been one of the most heated areas of debate among fans. Not even Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant are spared from chopping it up on NBA eras. KD posted a simple question on Twitter: Which NBA centers from the 90s era would […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant didn’t take kindly the idea that youth basketball in the US is broken, especially when it comes to skill development. On Twitter, someone pointed out that the “US model of basketball is broken in regards to youth skill development” as it is focused more on rankings, adding that Giannis Antetokounmpo, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant firmly believes several centers from the 90s would dominate in today’s NBA and be in the MVP conversation, but among all them, three stands out the most. On Twitter, Durant asked his followers “which centers from the 90s would be in the MVP conversation if they played in today’s NBA.” […]

Perhaps much like many others in the NBA world, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is just really tired of hearing Patrick Beverley insult and criticize his peers with baseless and over-the-top accusations. The problem is the Minnesota Timberwolves guard is being given the opportunity to run his mouth on live TV. Beverley has been in […]

While the Brooklyn Nets had a rather disappointing end to their 2021-22 season, their goal of winning a championship hasn’t changed. However, general manager Sean Marks admitted their poor season that concluded in a playoff sweep was a “wake-up call” for them. Marks highlighted that the window is closing for them, as for any team […]

Kevin Durant’s affinity for marijuana is a poorly kept secret. The fact that the Brooklyn Nets superstar previously signed a partnership deal with Weedmaps, a tech company that serves the cannabis industry, all but confirms how KD enjoys getting high on the ganja from time to time. If you need further proof, then you need […]

Kevin Durant is not one to mince words. Whether you love or hate him, it is hard to argue the fact that KD is always blunt and straight forward. Durant strengthened that narrative with some recent responses to fans questions on Twitter. Durant first answered a question about what goes in to determining who the […]

When Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2019, he brought his good buddy Kevin Durant with him. It was sort of a package deal for these two superstars. Apparently, though, Kyrie had one major LeBron James demand from Brooklyn before he agreed to join the team. An anonymous source […]

James Harden already declared his intention to remain with the Sixers and opt in to his player option next season. The former league MVP made this sweeping statement right after Philadelphia was eliminated by the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Right now, however, the talk of the town is if the Sixers are going to […]

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers had one of their worst seasons in recent history, there’s still no denying that LeBron James played some of the best basketball of his career over the past few years. The final tally for the league’s Most Valuable Player has been revealed and it’s hard not to […]

After a rather tough 2021-22 season that saw Kevin Durant carry a ton of load for the Brooklyn Nets, general manager Sean Marks doesn’t want to put any more burden to their superstar. That is why Marks won’t be going to Durant and ask him for his opinion on every free agent, highlighting that it […]

Kevin Durant has got plenty of time in his hands now that he and the Brooklyn Nets are out of title contention. And among the things he was up to some several hours ago was regaling the good citizens of Twitter with a google ol’ fantasy 1-on-1 matchup featuring Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman and […]

For years, NBA fans have debated who would win a 1-on-1 matchup between Warriors forward Draymond Green and former Bulls big man Dennis Rodman. The two have even traded blows at each other in the public eye. NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy made it known he’d take Rodman in the matchup. Nets superstar Kevin […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is always very aware of conversations happening online, and Sunday morning he took notice of a comment made Saturday complaining about the discourse surrounding the NBA. The initial comment complained that so many people just tune in now to slander the losers instead of watching for the love of the […]

Who could forget about Kyrie Irving’s infamous quote a couple of years ago about finally having a teammate he can trust to make clutch shots? This was in 2020 when Kyrie teamed up with Kevin Durant for the Brooklyn Nets. When he came out with that statement, more than a few folks believed that he […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been slapped by the NBA with a $25,000 fine for flipping off Grizzlies fans in Game 2 of their first-round series. Green was incensed by the fact that Memphis supporters started cheering as he made his way to the locker room after he got hit in the head […]

Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are without a doubt two of the top players in the NBA today. If you ask renowned broadcaster Colin Cowherd, however, it’s a clear choice for him who he’s picking if he were to build a franchise around one of these two superstars. Unfortunately for him, the Brooklyn Nets superstar […]

He may not be a megastar, but PJ Tucker has become a fixture in the NBA Playoffs. That’s because a guy like him will always have a place in any team contending for the title. Just ask the Miami Heat, who gladly acquired Tucker from the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason. Last season, it was […]

Despite the Brooklyn Nets’ latest playoff failure, Kyrie Irving is still not giving up hope that he can make his partnership with Kevin Durant work. Irving’s future with the Nets remains in doubt. He has a player option for 2022-23 and is eligible for extension this summer, but it is unknown if Brooklyn will give […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is without a doubt one of the top players in the NBA today. This man is admired throughout the basketball world because of what he has brought to the game. It also follows, however, that he also has quite a number of naysayers. Apparently, KD’s reach is so immense that […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is making moves, but not of the basketball kind. KD and his business partner Rich Kleiman, who own 35 Ventures together, have invested in NWSL club Gotham FC. Following the announcement, Durant was ecstatic: Let’s get it @GothamFC https://t.co/Mbpdfshdio — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 4, 2022 This isn’t the Nets […]

Brooklyn Nets fans have had a hard few weeks. Looking forward to Ben Simmons return, and how that might change their playoff fortunes, the Nets were regarded as an NBA Finals contender not long ago. After being unceremoniously swept by the Boston Celtics in round one of the playoffs, the media and rival fanbases have […]

The recent spat between Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley has stirred up quite the conversation on the internet. The accusation from Barkley that KD is simply a “bus rider” on championship teams caused quite the response from the Nets star. While Durant is an undeniable talent, his tenure in Golden State remains controversial. If he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies might’ve lost a Game 1 heartbreaker to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday but it was truly a fantastic performance from this young squad, with none other than Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way. In fact, the Grizzlies duo made history as they both erupted for 30+ points, becoming […]

The Boston Celtics were beaten soundly by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Sunday, 101-89. That comes on the heels of the Celtics sweeping the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round. During that series, Boston completely shut down both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for much of the series, […]

Even in a losing effort, Ja Morant still managed to once again make notable history in the Memphis Grizzlies’ ongoing NBA playoff run. Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. led the scoring charge for the Grizzlies in the narrow one-point defeat to the Golden State Warriors in the opener of their Western Conference semifinal series. Morant […]

Not only did the Brooklyn Nets underachieve and underwhelm in the 2021-22 season, but they could also be on the receiving end of one of the biggest financial losses in the NBA. According to Josh Kosman and Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the Nets and Barclays Center “lost between $50 million and $100 […]

For the first time in 17 years, superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant weren’t playing in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make the postseason at all, and the Brooklyn Nets got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. The new generation of great players is arriving, […]

Kyrie Irving didn’t exactly put his best foot forward with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021-22. Not only was he limited to just 29 regular season games as a result of his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, leaving Kevin Durant to deal with the melodrama surrounding James Harden largely by himself. But even after […]

The expectation versus reality had a pretty big gap in between for the Brooklyn Nets this season. With three relatively healthy superstars entering the season, a long run at the Larry O’Brien trophy seemed destined for the New York-based side. Instead, the season came to be defined by two things primarily: Kyrie Irving’s off-court issues […]

The offseason is here for the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been eliminated as the Nets got unceremoniously swept by Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Maybe it’ll all feel a little better than it does now if the Celtics go on to the NBA Finals and we remember the Nets were […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley got into a bit of a feud this week after Chuck called KD a “bus rider”, which the latter believed was a shot at him not being able to lead a team to the promised land. Durant took it personally and fired back at Barkley on IG, […]

If you didn’t know by now, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant loves Twitter. He’s always engaging with fans on the platform but a lot of his activity is clapping back at users who are either trying to roast him or put him down. Well, ever since KD and the Nets were swept by the Boston […]

Kevin Durant recently found himself in the middle of tirades after the Brooklyn Nets got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs. Perhaps the biggest shot that was thrown at him was when Charles Barkley called him a ‘rider’ for tagging along with the Golden State Warriors to […]

Charles Barkley is not backing down. After Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant clapped back at him for his criticism, the Hall of Famer decided to respond with a bit of name-calling during Tuesday’s NBA on TNT broadcast. Barkley claimed that he isn’t at all troubled by KD’s retort, before labeling the Nets superstar as “sensitive […]

If Kenyon Martin were in Kevin Durant’s position, he would have already asked the Brooklyn Nets to ditch Kyrie Irving. The former NBA All-Star got brutally honest on the Nets’ situation after the Boston Celtics swept them in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the former NBA All-Star […]