NBA star Kevin Durant rules himself out for rest of 2019-20 season
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA star Kevin Durant rules himself out for rest of 2019-20 season

The Hindu  

NBA superstar Kevin Durant, who has not played since he tore his Achilles tendon a year ago, said he would not make his debut with the Brooklyn Nets when the season resumes late July in Orlando. I don't plan on playing at all,” in the 2019-2020 season, Durant said in an interview on Friday with The Undefeated. I had no plans of playing at all this season.” READ| The NBA suspended its season on March 11 as the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, leaving professional sport in North America at a standstill. Durant, who was the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the Golden State Warriors in its 2017 and 2018 championship runs, ruptured his right Achilles tendon in last June's NBA Finals.

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Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’
2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Late Christmas night, at the tail end of an NBA showcase lineup, the Phoenix Suns came out against the Denver Nuggets and hit their first six 3-point attempts. I’m trying to think about it and understand it because I love this game and I want to see it keep going.” Under coach Mike Budenholzer, in his first year …

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week. “I’ve seen progress every day,” Durant told reporters before practice in London, where the U.S. will play South Sudan on Saturday and Germany on Monday in its final two tune-ups before the …

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
6 months ago

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one. “We’re just going to show an abundance of caution.” Durant is the second forward …

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn. It’s up in the air on what may happen.” The fans were undeniably thrilled in July 2019, when Durant and Kyrie Irving decided together to sign with the Nets as free agents. “The people that follow the Brooklyn Nets, they understood what we went through …

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Durant's arrival with the Phoenix Suns hasn't been all smooth sailing. But, when Durant has played, he's been impressive, and the Suns are unbeaten with him in the lineup, fueling hopes of a first NBA championship for the franchise in its 55-year history. Durant's arrival adds to an already talented Suns roster, which includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and …

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'

Daily Mail  

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is set to make his comeback from injury on Wednesday, according to reports. The team's recent big addition slipped during the warm-up before the Oklahoma City Thunder game on March 8 and has been out of action since due to an ankle sprain. Durant has played in only three games for the Suns since being …

'Optimism' growing Kevin Durant 'will return BEFORE All Star break'
1 year, 11 months ago

'Optimism' growing Kevin Durant 'will return BEFORE All Star break'

Daily Mail  

Kevin Durant will resume on-court activities and will return to running this week. There is 'optimism' Kevin Durant will return to action before the All-Star Break for Brooklyn The Nets confirmed they would re-evaluate Durant in two weeks but it is a positive update for Jacque Vaughn and the rest of his coaching staff. 'Kevin Durant's right MCL sprain was …

Sunday Randomness: The big message from Kevin Durant’s return to the Bay
3 years, 10 months ago

Sunday Randomness: The big message from Kevin Durant’s return to the Bay

New York Times  

It was all love at Chase Center on Saturday night. “I think we’re all — obviously him, especially — more experienced than four years ago,” Curry said. “I really think Kevin,” Kerr explained, “is one of those guys who is so gifted that he’s going to be great in any system. But I don’t care what system he’s in, he’s …

Durant out until Friday for coronavirus protocol reasons
3 years, 11 months ago

Durant out until Friday for coronavirus protocol reasons

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant will miss at least three games for coronavirus health and safety protocols before being eligible to return to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. That means the superstar’s return could come next Saturday at Golden State, where Durant won two NBA titles in three seasons. Durant drove in a car with a team employee three times …

Kevin Durant on Achilles recovery: Had to learn to walk, run and jump again - NBA News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Kevin Durant on Achilles recovery: Had to learn to walk, run and jump again - NBA News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Much has happened since Kevin Durant last set foot on the court during an NBA game - on the basketball front, the Toronto Raptors won a maiden title, a global pandemic shredded calendars, legend Kobe Bryant breathed his last and a somewhat hurried restart in a 'bubble' saw Frank Vogel's Los Angeles Lakers win the championship for the first time …

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James eager to get back to court
4 years, 7 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James eager to get back to court

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said on Monday he's eager for the NBA season to resume, as long as the health of the players and their families isn't endangered amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Definitely not giving up on the season,” said James, whose Lakers led the Western Conference when the NBA suspended play on March 11 after Utah Jazz …

NBA: Injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant won't play even if league resumes this season, says report
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant won't play even if league resumes this season, says report

Firstpost  

Earlier this month, Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks said he wouldn’t rule out Durant returning to the court if the league resumes the 2019-20 campaign. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant will not play if the NBA restarts the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday. … They’re not playing him.” Earlier this month, Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks said he …

Coronavirus: LeBron James insists NBA season will continue
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: LeBron James insists NBA season will continue

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said on Thursday he's ready for the NBA to return, refuting a report some agents and team executives want the league to scrap the 2019-20 season. READ | “It is the responsibility of the league office to explore all options for a return to play this season,” an NBA spokesman told CNBC. The league …

Lockdown diaries: LeBron James staying prepared for NBA return
4 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown diaries: LeBron James staying prepared for NBA return

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said he is staying mentally and physically prepared for a possible NBA return. After a difficult first season in Los Angeles, James had returned to his brilliant best for the Lakers – the veteran's performances catapulting him into the mix for a fifth MVP award. At the time of the NBA suspending the league …

Coronavirus: Brooklyn star Kevin Durant headlines NBA 2K20 tournament
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Brooklyn star Kevin Durant headlines NBA 2K20 tournament

The Hindu  

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will lead a field of 16 in an NBA 2K20 charity tournament to raise money amid the coronavirus pandemic. READ| Durant is the top seed, ahead of Trae Young, Hassan Whiteside, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker, Andre Drummond, Zach LaVine, Montrezl Harrell, Domantas Sabonis, Deandre Ayton, DeMarcus Cousins, Michael Porter Jr., Rui Hachimura, Patrick Beverley, Harrison …

Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets players to test positive for new coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets players to test positive for new coronavirus

India TV News  

Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA. The Nets said that all players and members of their travel party are being asked to remain isolated and closely monitor their health, but the team's ability to get testing that has been unavailable to so …

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tests positive for COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant has confirmed he is one of the Brooklyn Nets players to have tested positive for coronavirus. The 31-year-old is yet to play for the Nets since joining ahead of this season because of an Achilles injury he sustained in last year's NBA Finals when he was with the Golden State Warriors. READ: In a statement released to media …

Dominique Wilkins hopes a recovering Kevin Durant can follow in his footsteps
4 years, 9 months ago

Dominique Wilkins hopes a recovering Kevin Durant can follow in his footsteps

New York Times  

ATLANTA – As Kenny Atkinson made his way through the bottom of State Farm Arena before the Nets played the Hawks in December, he ran into an old friend who came with a message. But even given Durant’s playing style, Wilkins added it will probably take Durant some time to feel fully comfortable taking off on his right leg. “It’s …

NBA: Kevin Durant rips Thunder, explains why he left Warriors
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant rips Thunder, explains why he left Warriors

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant opened up about his departure from Oklahoma City and the Warriors in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, revealing details of how bad the split was when it comes to the Thunder's fanbase and why he chose to leave Golden State. The organization, the GM, I ain’t talked to none of those people, even had a …

Kevin Durant reportedly declines Warriors option to become unrestricted free agent
5 years, 6 months ago

Kevin Durant reportedly declines Warriors option to become unrestricted free agent

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant has reportedly turned down his $31.5million player option with the Golden State Warriors to become an unrestricted free agent. According to ESPN, the injured superstar, who ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, is in New York with business manager Rich Kleiman "evaluating free agency options". Durant has been heavily linked to the Nets and …

NBA: Kevin Durant opts out of Golden State Warriors deal for free agency, says report
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant opts out of Golden State Warriors deal for free agency, says report

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant averaged 26 points a game for the Warriors in the NBA season. He improved to 32.3 points in the playoffs until a right calf injury resulted in him missing nine games before brief NBA Finals comeback San Francisco: Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant has declined a $31.5 million option for next season and will become an …

NBA: Kevin Durant may never be the same again, specialist says
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant may never be the same again, specialist says

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant may never be the player he was after rupturing his Achilles and it was "a disaster" to allow him to play just 32 days after suffering a calf injury, according to a specialist. "You can get back to an elite level but normally you're a half-step slower, maybe slightly less able to jump to the same level you …

Warriors’ Kevin Durant has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon
5 years, 6 months ago

Warriors’ Kevin Durant has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon

LA Times  

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant confirmed that he ruptured his Achilles tendon and has undergone surgery to repair it. Durant, who missed a month of the playoffs because of a calf injury, sustained the Achilles tendon injury early in the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. In the aftermath, the Warriors stated that the decision to …

Column: NBA Finals: Kevin Durant injury could be a league-altering moment
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: NBA Finals: Kevin Durant injury could be a league-altering moment

LA Times  

Stephen Curry celebrates during the second half in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 10. It was heartbreaking, the scene of him needing help to get back to the Warriors’ locker room, one arm rested on the shoulder of Andre Iguodala with Stephen Curry and the team’s top basketball executive, Bob Myers, trailing nearby. …

Kevin Durant injury update: Warriors star cleared to practice
5 years, 6 months ago

Kevin Durant injury update: Warriors star cleared to practice

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant is back. The Warriors star has been sidelined with a strained right calf since last month, but was cleared to practice Sunday for the first time since getting hurt, coach Steve Kerr told reporters. Kerr couldn't confirm Durant's status for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors, but said the team would determine his availability after …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors forward Kevin Durant to miss Game 4 due to calf strain, Klay Thomspon could return
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors forward Kevin Durant to miss Game 4 due to calf strain, Klay Thomspon could return

Firstpost  

Golden State star forward Kevin Durant will miss game four of the NBA Finals on Friday with a right calf injury, but guard Klay Thompson will return, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said on Thursday. Oakland: Golden State star forward Kevin Durant will miss game four of the NBA Finals on Friday with a right calf injury, but guard Klay Thompson …

Kevin Durant: Warriors star to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals
5 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Durant: Warriors star to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals

The Hindu  

A Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals to the Raptors may be forcing the Warriors to speed up Kevin Durant’s rehab from an injured calf. Steve Kerr said on Wednesday that Durant was cleared to take part in individual on-court basketball activities after ruling him out for Game 1. Now, according to a report from Yahoo citing league sources, …

NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors star Kevin Durant set to miss Game 1 of best-of-seven series against Blazers, confirms coach
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors star Kevin Durant set to miss Game 1 of best-of-seven series against Blazers, confirms coach

Firstpost  

Golden state star Kevin Durant has been ruled out of Tuesday’s first game of the NBA Western Conference finals and coach Steve Kerr said he could miss more of the best-of-seven series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Los Angeles: Golden state star Kevin Durant has been ruled out of Tuesday’s first game of the NBA Western Conference finals and coach …

NBA Playoffs 2019: Kevin Durant to miss rest of Golden State Warriors' series against Houston Rockets through calf injury
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2019: Kevin Durant to miss rest of Golden State Warriors' series against Houston Rockets through calf injury

Firstpost  

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will miss the remainder of the series against the Houston Rockets after an MRI scan revealed a strained right calf. San Francisco: Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will miss the remainder of the series against the Houston Rockets after an MRI scan revealed a strained right calf, the reigning league champions said on …

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