Kevin Durant News Archive
News -- May 2024 (82)
- 5/23 Last Word on Sports: A Miami Heat Rebuild Is Not the Miami Heat Way: Pat Riley plans to avoid a Miami Heat rebuild, maintaining his long-time philosophy since joining the Miami Heat. A Miami Heat...
- 5/23 Belly Up Sports: All-NBA Teams Revealed: With the all-rookie and all-defensive teams already named, it was time to see who made the all-NBA teams. For those who don’t...
- 5/23 Last Word on Sports: 2023-24 All-NBA Teams Revealed: The NBA has revealed their All-NBA Teams for the 2023-24 regular season. According to the final voting results, the All-NBA First...
- 5/23 HoopsRumors: All-NBA Teams Announced: MVP Nikola Jokic headlines the 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Team, the league announced (via Twitter). Joining the Nuggets center...
- 5/22 HoopsRumors: Western Notes: Conley, Wolves, Mavs, Suns, Billups, Warriors: The calf/Achilles issue that sidelined Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals hasn’t...
- 5/21 Last Word on Sports: Wizards Executive Opens Up About Bradley Beal-Suns Trade: When Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns last year, it was the biggest offseason transaction up to that point. It didn't...
- 5/21 HoopsWire: ‘Blockbuster’ Trade Proposal Sends Kevin Durant Back To Warriors, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga And Moses Moody To Suns: One NBA writer proposed that the Golden State Warriors acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Grant...
- 5/21 HoopsRumors: Community Shootaround: Timberwolves/Mavericks Series: The Timberwolves and Mavericks were considered two of the Western Conference’s most disappointing teams at this time last...
- 5/21 The Report On Sports: Devin Booker Likely to Remain with Suns: No Trade Request Despite Rumors: Devin Booker‘s status with the Phoenix Suns has been a subject of much speculation. Many have suggested that Booker might...
- 5/20 Back Sports Page: Hawks Hit the Jackpot in the NBA Draft Lottery: Atlanta Hawks fans did not think they would find themselves hoping for a good pick via the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. The Hawks had...
- 5/20 HoopsWire: NBA Playoffs Full Of Firsts, And For Sixth Straight Year, New Champ Will Be Crowned: Well, it’s about to get crazy again. For the sixth straight, the NBA will have a new champion. That’s because the...
- 5/19 Last Word on Sports: Does It Make Sense for Suns to Keep Big 3 Together?: The Phoenix Suns entered the offseason with multiple questions after being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round...
- 5/19 Last Word on Sports: NBA Legend Looks to Make Rare Career Change After Retirement: Chris Paul the team owner? In an interview with Forbes writer Jabari Young, Paul delves into his post-career plans, citing his...
- 5/19 HoopsRumors: Suns Notes: Budenholzer, O’Neale, Eubanks, Gordon, Okogie: New Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer vows to be demanding with the team’s three stars, writes Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports....
- 5/18 The Report On Sports: Phoenix Suns to Maintain Core Trio Despite Playoff Disappointment: The Phoenix Suns, despite being eliminated early in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, are set to...
- 5/18 The Report On Sports: Phoenix Suns’ New Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Targets Point Guard Acquisition: In his introductory press conference on Friday, the Phoenix Suns welcomed their new head coach, Mike Budenholzer, who shared his...
- 5/18 HoopsRumors: Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Tellem, Big Three: Mike Budenholzer spoke for the first time since taking over as head coach of the Suns on Friday in his intro presser. According...
- 5/17 Last Word on Sports: Jayson Tatum’s Legacy is Already on The Line: Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is preparing for his fifth Eastern Conference Finals in seven seasons. While that's an extraordinary...
- 5/17 HoopsRumors: Hoops Rumors Glossary: Ted Stepien Rule: While a rule like the Gilbert Arenas provision can flatter its namesake, the late Ted Stepien, former owner of the Cavaliers,...
- 5/17 Zone Coverage: One Subtle Change Unlocked Jaden McDaniels In Game 6: Anthony Edwards praised Jaden McDaniels after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 115-70 in Game 6. “I feel like...
- 5/17 Last Word on Sports: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Mavs’ Star Hypes Up Rise of New Generation: It’s been discussed. Perhaps not enough. Not early enough. But when taking in the landscape of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, there’s...
- 5/16 HoopsWire: Dribbles: Cavs Fight To Finish, But It’s Season Over And Let The Questions Begin: Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ season-ending 113-98 road loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their NBA playoffs....
- 5/16 The Lead: White Has Made Himself a Lot of Money: Through the first six games of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 playoffs, Derrick White averaged 22.8 points (57.5% FG, 50% 3PT,...
- 5/15 HoopsRumors: Pacific Notes: LeBron, Bronny, Suns, Budenholzer, Green, Nurkic: Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up earlier this week (YouTube link), Brian Windhorst said that he believes Lakers star LeBron James...
- 5/15 Last Word on Sports: Projected Top Draft Pick Shows Interest in Wizards: The Washington Wizards received great news this week due to their good fortune at the NBA Draft Lottery this past Sunday. Washington...
- 5/14 The Report On Sports: Is Kevin Durant’s Discontent in Phoenix a Prelude to Another Trade?: In the NBA, alliances are formed and shattered as players seek the elusive championship ring. The latest saga unfolds in the Arizona...
- 5/14 HoopsWire: David Fizdale Yet To Accept Suns’ Front-Office Offer: Former NBA coach and Phoenix Suns assistant David Fizdale has yet to accept the offer of a front office position after being let...
- 5/14 The Report On Sports: Kevin Durant Went ‘More Than a Month’ Without Speaking with Ex-Suns HC Frank Vogel: The Phoenix Suns‘ 2023-24 season was rife with unmet expectations, internal discord, and a tumultuous coaching dynamic....
- 5/13 NBA Analysis Network: Stephen A. Smith Reveals Kevin Durant’s Best Fit For Next Team: The Phoenix Suns’ disappointing NBA season has sparked speculation about potential roster changes despite owner Mat Ishbia’s...
- 5/13 HoopsWire: Report: Kevin Durant Not ‘Happy’ With Suns, Didn’t Talk To Frank Vogel For More Than A Month: According to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, NBA legend Kevin Durant is not happy with the Phoenix Suns. Smith is reporting that...
- 5/12 HoopsRumors: Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Coaching Staff, Ishbia, Eubanks: Mike Budenholzer is getting right to work after being officially hired as the Suns‘ new head coach earlier today. Sources...
- 5/11 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Valanciunas, Harris, Sixers, Knicks, Raptors Pick: There’s a sense that Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas won’t return to the team this offseason, and the Sixers could...
- 5/11 The Report On Sports: Phoenix Suns Face Challenges Amidst Offseason Rumors and Coaching Changes: The Phoenix Suns‘ recent season came to a disappointing close, marked by a first-round sweep. This outcome has left fans...
- 5/11 Last Word on Sports: Washington Wizards Updates Ahead Of The NBA Draft Lottery: The Washington Wizards are about a month removed from its worst season in franchise history after a 15-67 campaign. Washington...
- 5/11 Last Word on Sports: Western Conference Powerhouse Lands New Head Coach: On Friday, the Phoenix Suns made their first major offseason addition, hiring Mike Budenholzer as head coach after firing Frank...
- 5/11 NBA Analysis Network: Massive Details Emerge About Phoenix Suns Firing Frank Vogel: In a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Phoenix Suns announced the firing of head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday. Vogel’s...
- 5/11 Last Word on Sports: Paul Pierce Makes Bold Claim About Nikola Jokic: After Paul Pierce spent the last week playfully mocking his debate partner Keyshawn Johnson over the Los Angeles Lakers' early...
- 5/10 Zone Coverage: Mike Conley Has Become Minnesota’s Gipper: The Minnesota Timberwolves got their first of two regular-season wins over the Denver Nuggets in their fourth game of the season....
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Former MVP Would Have ‘No Problem’ Playing for the Heat?: Even before Kevin Durant arrived in Arizona, the Phoenix Suns were thinking about championships. Led by Chris Paul and Devin Booker,...
- 5/10 HoopsWire: Suns Expected To Hire Ex-Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer As Coach: The Phoenix Suns are turning to an old NBA Finals foe as their next head coach. That would be none other than Mike Budenholzer,...
- 5/10 HoopsRumors: Suns To Hire Mike Budenholzer As Head Coach: 11:05am: The official hiring of Budenholzer will “most likely” take place this weekend, according to John Gambadoro...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Draymond Green Calls Out Jalen Brunson: As the final seconds ticked off the clock in the Golden State Warriors' Play-In loss to the Sacramento Kings in April, Draymond...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Make the Case: Jalen Brunson or Anthony Edwards: The NBA playoffs are a stage where legends are made, and in 2024, two rising stars have been putting on a show: Jalen Brunson...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Suns Closing In On Deal With Championship-Winning Head Coach: After parting ways with former head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday evening, “Mike Budenholzer has emerged as the Phoenix Suns'...
- 5/10 HoopsRumors: Suns Fire Frank Vogel: The Suns have fired head coach Frank Vogel, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Sam Amick of The Athletic)....
- 5/10 HoopsRumors: Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Billups, Coaching Search, O’Neale: After initially reporting that Mike Budenholzer will be a “prominent part” of the Suns‘ search for a new head...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Phoenix Suns Make Frank Vogel Decision: The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel after just one season in charge. The Suns were expected to be among...
- 5/10 HoopsWire: Suns Fire Frank Vogel, JJ Redick Will Not Be Candidate: The Phoenix Suns have fired Frank Vogel as head coach after one season. The Suns went 49-33 in the regular season but were swept...
- 5/9 Zone Coverage: The Wolves Are Quickly Changing Narratives In the Playoffs: Rudy Gobert will get played off the floor in the playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns can only put up empty numbers. It’s the Wolves,...
- 5/9 Prime Time Sports Talk: NBA Playoffs 2024: Round 1 Awkward Moments: It must be weird facing your former team. It is, without a doubt, an awkward feeling when past teammates become your enemies....
- 5/9 HoopsRumors: Nikola Jokic Named Most Valuable Player: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been selected as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the third time in four years, the league...
- 5/8 HoopsRumors: Pacific Notes: Suns’ Stars, Vogel, Kings, A. Davis: While there has been some speculation that the Suns will break up their big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal...
- 5/8 HoopsWire: Report: Suns Intend To Keep Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal: According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns intend to keep Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. ...
- 5/7 HoopsWire: Trade Proposal Sends Suns’ Kevin Durant Back To Warriors: One NBA writer proposed that the Golden State Warriors acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Zach Buckley of Bleacher...
- 5/7 The Lead: The Suns are Stuck in the Mud: The first team to feel substantial ramifications from the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement is likely to be the Phoenix...
- 5/7 NBA Analysis Network: Phoenix Suns Planning Surprising Coaching Staff Changes: Despite a disappointing 2023-24 NBA season and a first-round playoff sweep, the Phoenix Suns may not be ready to fire head coach...
- 5/7 Franchise Sports: Should the Suns tear it down in the 2024 offseason?: With the first round of the NBA playoffs already in the books, the Suns' offseason plan for 2024 has become a big talking point...
- 5/6 Last Word on Sports: NBA Exec Links Devin Booker to Two Western Conference Teams: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker could be on the move this offseason. After the Suns' disappointing first-round sweep from the...
- 5/6 NBA Analysis Network: Devin Booker’s Possible Suns Trade Exit Faces Increasing Buzz: The Phoenix Suns face uncertainty with star player Devin Booker‘s future, sparking speculation across the NBA. Rival executives...
- 5/6 NBA Analysis Network: NBA Executive Brutally Rips Bradley Beal’s ‘Toxic’ Contract: The Phoenix Suns’ gamble on Bradley Beal last offseason has turned sour, with his contract now considered “toxic debt”...
- 5/5 The Report On Sports: Assessing the Phoenix Suns’ Future with Their Star Trio: Durant, Booker, Beal: The NBA landscape can shift with every trade rumor and free agency decision, the future of teams often hangs in a delicate balance....
- 5/5 The Report On Sports: Phoenix Suns’ Conundrum: Should They Trade Kevin Durant for Financial Flexibility?: The Phoenix Suns faced a bitter disappointment in the NBA Playoffs, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round....
- 5/4 Zone Coverage: The Wolves Are Ready For Denver This Time: After being a crucial part of the Denver Nuggets’ run to the 2023 NBA Finals, Bruce Brown accompanied former NBA journeyman...
- 5/4 HoopsRumors: Western Notes: Kyrie, Lakers, Hardaway, Mann, Adelman, Warriors: Asked after Game 5 of the Mavericks‘ first-round playoff series whether he considered joining the Lakers and reuniting with...
- 5/3 NBA Analysis Network: Kevin Durant’s Possible Return To Thunder Draws Massive Buzz: In the wake of the Phoenix Suns’ unceremonious exit from the playoffs, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon offers a bold suggestion:...
- 5/3 Zone Coverage: The Wolves Must Stick To Their Defensive Gameplan Against Denver: The Minnesota Timberwolves had the league’s No. 1 defense for the entire season. They put their defensive prowess on full display...
- 5/3 thePeachBasket: 13 Rules: Random NBA ThoughtsThe post 13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts appeared first on thePeachBasket. ...
- 5/3 HoopsRumors: Suns Notes: Narratives, Future, Olympics, Jones: After getting swept out of the first round of this year’s playoffs by the Timberwolves, the Suns face a potentially very...
- 5/2 HoopsWire: Should Tax-Strapped Suns Consider Trading Kevin Durant?: The Phoenix Suns’ best chance to revamp the roster, if they decide to go that route, might be to trade Kevin Durant this...
- 5/2 Last Word on Sports: What’s Next for the Miami Heat’s Future After Playoff Loss?: On Wednesday night, the Miami Heat were put out to pasture by the Boston Celtics. Their 84-118 loss to their archrivals ended...
- 5/2 Zone Coverage: Jaden McDaniels Laid Out His Nuggets Blueprint Against Phoenix: April 9, 2023. Game 82. The Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans faced off in a vital game for playoff seeding. Both...
- 5/2 HoopsWire: Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: No Decision Yet on Coach Frank Vogel: The Phoenix Suns have yet to decide on the future of coach Frank Vogel with the franchise as they enter evaluation mode, team...
- 5/2 HoopsRumors: Mat Ishbia Says Decision On Frank Vogel Coming Soon: A decision about the future of Suns head coach Frank Vogel will likely be made in the next few days, writes Baxter Holmes of ESPN....
- 5/2 HoopsRumors: Community Shootaround: Nuggets/Timberwolves Series: Only one second-round matchup has been set so far in these NBA playoffs, but it looks like it has the potential to be one of the...
- 5/1 Zone Coverage: Why Hasn’t Rudy Gobert Been A Postseason Liability In Minnesota?: In the post-game press conference after Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, a reporter asked Rudy Gobert if he could feel Phoenix’s...
- 5/1 Last Word on Sports: Knicks Expected To Go Big Game Hunting For Suns Star: The New York Knicks 2023-24 season isn't yet complete. But when their season is over , the Knicks are expected to go star-hunting...
- 5/1 FortyEightMinutes: 12 NBA Players Set To Play For Team USA In 2024 Paris Olympics: USA Basketball has announced its roster for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker...
- 5/1 HoopsWire: ‘Bold’ Trade Proposal Sends Bradley Beal To Heat, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Josh Richardson To Suns: One NBA writer proposed that the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns make a trade with each other this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher...
- 5/1 NBA Analysis Network: Heat Trade Proposal Lands Bradley Beal From Suns: As the NBA offseason heats up, the Miami Heat are exploring significant roster enhancements, setting their sights on acquiring...
- 5/1 Last Word on Sports: NBA Unicorn on Olympic Roster for First Time: Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are officially on Team USA’s roster ahead of the Paris Olympics, readying themselves...
- 5/1 HoopsRumors: Suns Notes: Booker, Gordon, Beal: Don’t believe the rumor that Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker wants to be moved to the Knicks, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports...
- 5/1 HoopsRumors: And-Ones: Media Rights, Awards, Hall Of Fame, Lithuania, More: The NBC is making a strong play for the right to broadcast NBA games beginning in 2025/26, according to Joe Flint, Amol Sharma,...
News -- April 2024 (120)