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Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Ishbia’s comments about him

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Mat Ishbia certainly succeeded in getting Kevin Durant’s attention this week. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia appeared earlier in the week on CNBC Sport. During the interview, Ishbia made two bold predictions about next season for his team. Ishbia also looked back on the Suns’ failures of years past and specifically name-dropped the Houston Rockets … The post Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Ishbia’s comments about him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tari Eason Ball Handling Secret: Practicing With a Heavier Ball

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Isaiah Hartenstein made a decision Thursday night: he’d back away from Tari Eason, leave him wide open and dare him to shoot. Eason took it personally. The three-pointer that followed was one of two he hit on his way to 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting in under 17 minutes of the Rockets’ 116-89 preseason finale […] The post Tari Eason Ball Handling Secret: Practicing With a Heavier Ball appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement

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Kevin Durant did not think the end was near for Russell Westbrook prior to the latter’s sudden retirement this offseason. Westbrook announced in August that he was retiring from the NBA after nearly two decades. Durant crafted a heartfelt message to commemorate his former teammate a day after the news broke. On Friday, Durant was … The post Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UCLA basketball’s 17-year-old freshman wise, skilled beyond his years

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Maybe comparing UCLA freshman Nikola Kusturica to a younger version of NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going far enough. “This might sound a little cocky,” Kusturica said Tuesday with a smile when relayed the comparison made by teammate Xavier Booker, “but I think I’m also a little better passer.” Kusturica would know....

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Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard

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Kevin Durant admitted that longtime teammate Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement hit him harder than he perhaps expected it to. On his “Boardroom Talks” podcast, Durant admitted he was somewhat blindsided by Westbrook’s decision to retire after 18 NBA seasons. In Durant’s eyes, Westbrook was still good enough to keep playing, and it was strange to … The post Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nick Wright puts on ‘fake news’ hat for Kevin Durant burner breakdown

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Nick Wright, a mainstay on FS1’s First Things First and host of What’s Wright? with Nick Wright, appeared for his regular spot on The Dan Le Batard Show on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and unintentionally caused a stir. Wright and the Le Batard crew started discussing Kevin Durant comparing LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers to when he signed with…

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LeBron and Curry is off the table but these three NBA veteran pairings could actually happen

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LeBron James and Stephen Curry is the team-up every NBA fan wanted to see, but the 41-year-old chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers, returning to…

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When Draymond Green called out Kevin Durant for skipping his wedding: "He told me he's gonna come in there and find him a girl" – Basketball Network

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When Draymond Green called out Kevin Durant for skipping his wedding: "He told me he's gonna come in there and find him a girl"  Basketball Network

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Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Spot Gave Him Strange Historic Feat

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The 2026 second team All-NBA selection for Kevin Durant added more unique history to his already complicated legacy. Durant became the first player in the league history to make the All-NBA team for five different franchises. The Houston Rockets tenure joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns as all […] The post Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Spot Gave Him Strange Historic Feat appeared first on HEAVY.

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ESPN insider uses Spurs example to warn Rockets about roster blow-up

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After a disappointing six-game exit in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been considerable speculation about a potential roster shakeup for the Houston Rockets. However, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel has dampened trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant, reporting that the team has “no immediate intention” of trading the superstar this summer. Instead, […] The post ESPN insider uses Spurs example to warn Rockets about roster blow-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant moves past Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Stephen Curry in All-NBA history

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Kevin Durant just passed three of the greatest players in basketball history. Let that sink in. With his latest All-NBA selection, Durant moved ahead of Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and Stephen Curry on the all-time list, cementing his place among the most decorated players the league has ever seen. Only six players in NBA history […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant moves past Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Stephen Curry in All-NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Kevin Durant is bad fit for Ime Udoka’s Rockets roster, per Channing Frye

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The Houston Rockets are trying to figure out how to revamp their roster this summer on the heels of a disappointing playoff series vs the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets’ offense crashed and burned in that series, with Kevin Durant sidelined for five out of the six games due to injury. Even when Durant was […] The post Why Kevin Durant is bad fit for Ime Udoka’s Rockets roster, per Channing Frye appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant and Drake join forces in hilarious Nike KD 19 promo

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In a digital age where ‘going viral’ means everything, marquee basketball brands like Nike, Adidas, and more continue to pull out all the stops when it comes to marketing campaigns around their NBA talent. Adidas and Anthony Edwards have been throwing shots at everyone in the league, so naturally, a star like Houston Rockets’ Kevin […] The post Kevin Durant and Drake join forces in hilarious Nike KD 19 promo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff Teague’s NSFW Victor Wembanyama-Kevin Durant take shows he’s not buying GOAT hype

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During the San Antonio Spurs’ playoff run this season, incredible performances from Victor Wembanyama have had some in the NBA sphere suggesting that GOAT status is in his future. Well during a recent episode of ‘520 In the Morning,’ a debate broke out at to whether or not the Spurs’ star could ever surpass someone […] The post Jeff Teague’s NSFW Victor Wembanyama-Kevin Durant take shows he’s not buying GOAT hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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