'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 reevaluated yesterday by Dr Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery,' a team statement read. Jacque Vaughn said the Nets mission 'doesn't change,' despite missing Kevin Durant Prior to going down with the knee sprain, Durant was averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. Durant was hurt after Jimmy Butler fell into his knee after driving to the basket The Nets say that Kevin Durant is OUT for the remainder of Nets-Heat due to a right knee injury after Jimmy Butler fell on his knee on this play.

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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 …

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant was cheered before the game, then booed when it started. Even though I love these people here, I love to shut them up,” Durant said after scoring 33 points to lead the Suns to a 136-120 victory Wednesday night. With a team like that you know they’re going to shoot well, just those three guys …

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 …

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied
1 year, 2 months ago

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The photo was from 2007, Kevin Durant’s first season in professional basketball. Still, in 47 games Durant ranked among the league’s elite shotmakers, averaging 29.1 points and shooting 56 percent from the field, 40.4 from 3 and 91.9 from the foul line. He doesn’t see a lot of people, so it’s just making it tough on him, pushing …

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.

Slate  

There was once a time among the NBA’s chattering classes that Kevin Durant all but walked on water. No young athlete stays sainted forever, but it’s hard to think of one whose career has taken a downright stranger set of turns since that period of universal approbation than Kevin Durant. Durant’s Phoenix Suns—his third team in the past five years—are …

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 …

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant is expected to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, The Athletic reported. Suns coach Monty Williams, however, wasn’t ready to commit to Durant’s return when addressing reporters on Tuesday. He returned to action on March 1 and played in three games for Phoenix, …

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 …

Kevin Durant ruled OUT of Suns' game against Thunder after SLIPPING during pregame warmups
1 year, 10 months ago

Kevin Durant ruled OUT of Suns' game against Thunder after SLIPPING during pregame warmups

Daily Mail  

Phoenix Suns' superstar forward Kevin Durant was ruled out of his team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday after injuring his left ankle slipping on the court during pre-game warmups. Durant has played three games for the Suns since he was traded from the Brooklyn Nets just before the NBA trade deadline. Booker has scored 35 or more …

NBA: 'Nervous' Kevin Durant excels in Suns debut with 23 points
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: 'Nervous' Kevin Durant excels in Suns debut with 23 points

Firstpost  

Coming off a knee injury that has kept him out of action since 8 January, Durant was limited to 27 minutes while on a playing-time restriction. “I’ve played in almost a thousand basketball games, but today I was nervous,” Durant said. “He’s just a pure basketball player,” Durant said about Booker. But it’s pretty cool to be able to give …

Kevin Durant set to make debut with Phoenix Suns, joining forces with Devin Book
1 year, 10 months ago

Kevin Durant set to make debut with Phoenix Suns, joining forces with Devin Book

Hindustan Times  

The NBA has been buzzing with excitement since news broke out that Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns watches play in the second half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Durant has been recovering from an MCL sprain since early January, but he's expected to make his …

LeBron James' injury casts doubt on potential matchup with Kevin Durant
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James' injury casts doubt on potential matchup with Kevin Durant

Hindustan Times  

Basketball fans across the world are disappointed as the much-anticipated matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant remains on hold, following James' recent injury. LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns had opened up the possibility of another exciting matchup between …

LeBron James’ injury won’t change the Lakers’ goal. ‘We can’t feel sorry for ourselves’
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James’ injury won’t change the Lakers’ goal. ‘We can’t feel sorry for ourselves’

New York Times  

MEMPHIS — Late in the first quarter of the Lakers’ 121-109 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, a chorus of boos — partially offset by cheers from Lakers fans — spread across the arena. LeBron James, donning a gray backwards hat, a faded black leather trucker jacket, white sweatpants, a knee-high walking boot on his right foot and a Nike Air …

NBA: Spencer Dinwiddie Leads Nets in Brooklyn Return, Suns Fall as Kevin Durant Waits in Wings
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Spencer Dinwiddie Leads Nets in Brooklyn Return, Suns Fall as Kevin Durant Waits in Wings

News 18  

The Brooklyn Nets launched a new era — without the All-Star talents of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant — with a 116-105 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday thanks in large part to new arrival Spencer Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie, who returned to Brooklyn from Dallas in the trade that sent Irving to the Mavericks on Monday, scored 25 points …

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant is leaving Brooklyn, as Kyrie Irving just did and James Harden before that. The Nets traded Durant to the Suns on Thursday as part of a four-team deal, a blockbuster that kicked off the NBA’s trade deadline day. The Nets acquired Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a …

NBA: Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Nets- Reports
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Nets- Reports

The Hindu  

Hours after Mat Ishbia took over as owner of the Phoenix Suns, the team made a stunning acquisition, getting star forward Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets late Wednesday night, according to The Athletic and ESPN. In his NBA career with the Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State and Brooklyn, he has averages of 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and …

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources

New York Times  

The Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns for a package including Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation, league sources told The Athletic. Durant, a 13-time NBA All-Star, was in his third season with the Nets, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. GO DEEPER Amick: Kevin Durant …

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts
1 year, 11 months ago

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s no denying it’s championship or bust for the Phoenix Suns. Late Wednesday night in Arizona, hours after introducing team governor Mat Ishbia and on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns worked out a blockbuster deal to send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round draft selections to the Brooklyn Nets for …

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era
1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era

New York Times  

NEW YORK – And now, the Kevin Durant era is over in Brooklyn. “I’m just glad he got out of.” 🎥 @MarkG_Medinapic.twitter.com/SxPvUbpr5v — The Athletic February 9, 2023 Upon their arrival in 2019, Durant and Irving were handed the keys to the franchise, joining a group of players who bonded like a college team the season before and surprised everyone …

Vecenie: Why Suns’ Kevin Durant bet is a chance worth taking
1 year, 11 months ago

Vecenie: Why Suns’ Kevin Durant bet is a chance worth taking

New York Times  

Many times, when a new owner takes control of a team, they want to stamp their mark on it in a big way. The Suns are acquiring superstar forward Kevin Durant in a trade that will at the very least rival the team’s acquisition of Charles Barkley in 1992 as the most important deal in the franchise’s history. The Suns …

Kevin Durant faces post All-Star break return; Cam Thomas makes history in Nets’ loss
1 year, 11 months ago

Kevin Durant faces post All-Star break return; Cam Thomas makes history in Nets’ loss

New York Times  

NEW YORK – When Nets GM Sean Marks is done adjusting the team’s roster ahead of Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline, the contender he’s trying to remake won’t have Kevin Durant on the floor until after the All-Star break. “I won’t step on, you know, across that line a little bit, but what I’ll say the days are adding up, and …

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving's trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets has reportedly ignited a wave of interest among rival teams… for Kevin Durant. 'Among rival teams, there's far more interest in inquiring on Kevin Durant's reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade request and how that may impact KD's future with the Nets,' read a Wojnarowski tweet. Although he's signed in Brooklyn through the …

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ruled out vs. Pacers: Who will fill in for Nets down 8 players?
2 years ago

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ruled out vs. Pacers: Who will fill in for Nets down 8 players?

New York Times  

The Nets ruled out eight players ahead of their game against the Pacers on Saturday, including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Here’s what you should know: Durant was ruled out due to injury management while Irving is listed as out with left adductor tightness. Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Ben Simmons and T.J. Warren were also ruled out due to injury …

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant said the team has the ability to tune out all the turbulence. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke Friday at the Nets’ shootaround in Washington ahead of the evening’s game against the Wizards. Our game Unites people and I wanna make sure that’s at the …

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult
2 years, 2 months ago

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kevin Durant said Friday the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week a bit differently — a week in which his coach was fired and teammate Kyrie Irving was suspended for posting a link to an antisemitic work. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke …

Durant, Irving try to move on after Nets’ turbulent summer
2 years, 3 months ago

Durant, Irving try to move on after Nets’ turbulent summer

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant asked to leave, though figured he wouldn’t. “There were options,” Irving said, “but not many, I’ll tell you that, because again, this stigma of whether or not I want to play, whether or not I’m going to be committed to the team, which I thought was really unfair at times. Marks said the Nets didn’t …

Durant sticking with Nets after 'agreeing to move forward'
2 years, 4 months ago

Durant sticking with Nets after 'agreeing to move forward'

China Daily  

Kevin Durant, pictured during Game 4 of last season's Eastern Conference playoffs between Brooklyn and Boston, will remain with the Nets after holding talks with the club's management, the team said in a statement on Tuesday. The Nets said Tuesday that the team's leadership met a day earlier with Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles and "agreed …

NBA: Kevin Durant set to stay with Brooklyn Nets after management talks
2 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant set to stay with Brooklyn Nets after management talks

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant looks set to remain with the Brooklyn Nets after holding talks with the club’s management team, the Nets said in a statement on Tuesday. Durant, who requested a trade from the club on 30 June, met Nets chiefs in Los Angeles on Monday to discuss his future. A statement from Nets manager Sean Marks on Tuesday indicated that …

Here’s how Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn will affect the rest of Lakers’ offseason
2 years, 4 months ago

Here’s how Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn will affect the rest of Lakers’ offseason

LA Times  

The Brooklyn Nets attempts, albeit half-hearted, to trade star forward Kevin Durant have ended with the organization releasing a statement saying the two sides have reconciled. “Steve Nash and I, together with Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement posted to …

Amick: Kevin Durant, Nets reconciliation was always the right call, even with lingering concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

Amick: Kevin Durant, Nets reconciliation was always the right call, even with lingering concerns

New York Times  

When last I saw Sean Marks, I could hardly tell his professional world was crumbling all around him. Fewer than two months later, with the Nets’ Tuesday announcement that Kevin Durant has decided to “move forward with our partnership” fewer than three weeks after he had called for the GM and head coach Steve Nash to be fired, here’s Marks …

Kevin Durant no longer seeking trade from Brooklyn Nets
2 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant no longer seeking trade from Brooklyn Nets

New York Times  

Kevin Durant’s time in Brooklyn isn’t over after all. For starters, if healthy – and it’s a qualification that has followed the Nets since Durant and Kyrie Irving signed in 2019 – Brooklyn possesses one of the deepest rosters in the Eastern Conference. Ben Simmons is expected to be healthy for the start of the season, joining Durant and Irving …

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum
2 years, 4 months ago

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum

China Daily  

Kevin Durant has reportedly told the Brooklyn Nets he will leave the team unless changes are made to the club's coaching team. AFP Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant indicated that he lacks faith in the team's …

A timeline of Kevin Durant’s Nets’ tenure: From arrival with Kyrie Irving to moving forward in Brooklyn
2 years, 5 months ago

A timeline of Kevin Durant’s Nets’ tenure: From arrival with Kyrie Irving to moving forward in Brooklyn

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was updated Aug. 23, 2022, to reflect news of Kevin Durant, Steve Nash, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai agreeing to “move forward with” their partnership in Brooklyn: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai may need to change his name to Joe Sigh after the offseason he’s had. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the message from the …

Celtics offer Jaylen Brown package for Kevin Durant, the latest on Donovan Mitchell and more: Inside Pass
2 years, 5 months ago

Celtics offer Jaylen Brown package for Kevin Durant, the latest on Donovan Mitchell and more: Inside Pass

New York Times  

As the calendar nears August and much of the roster maneuvering that happens via the NBA draft and free agency is behind us, the dog days of the offseason are here. The Nets have set an incredibly high threshold for the return the franchise wants in a Durant trade — a two-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, a former league …

NBA: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets after three seasons
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets after three seasons

Firstpost  

Durant spent three seasons with Brooklyn, not playing in the first of those years while he recovered from the Achilles injury. He averaged 29.9 points in 55 games last season Kevin Durant may be taking his quest for more titles elsewhere. The news also came exactly three years to the day after Durant announced that he was joining Brooklyn in …

Will Kyrie Irving leave the Nets, and will Kevin Durant be next?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will Kyrie Irving leave the Nets, and will Kevin Durant be next?

New York Times  

Despite the Nets not having a selection in this year’s NBA Draft, the organization was still at the center of the chatter at its Barclays Center home on Thursday. It’s a big “if,” but if neither Irving nor Durant suffers a serious injury throughout the season and both are healthy for the playoffs, the Nets would have a chance to …

Middleton hopes to return in 2 weeks from sprained knee
2 years, 8 months ago

Middleton hopes to return in 2 weeks from sprained knee

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton hopes two weeks is all he needs to recover from his sprained left knee and get back to helping his team repeat as NBA champion. “Hopefully, I’ll be ready or close to getting back on the court around then.” Middleton headed to the locker room with 6:49 remaining in Game 2 on Wednesday. …

NBA: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry ruled out of action until playoffs
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry ruled out of action until playoffs

Firstpost  

In a statement posted on the team Twitter feed, the Warriors said Curry was making “good progress” in his recovery but wouldn’t play again in the regular season, which concludes on 10 April. San Francisco: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, sidelined by a sprained ligament in his left foot, won’t return to action before the playoffs, the NBA team …

Kyrie Irving’s status and four other factors hanging over the Nets as they try to escape the Play-In Tournament
2 years, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving’s status and four other factors hanging over the Nets as they try to escape the Play-In Tournament

New York Times  

BROOKLYN — With just 23 games left in the regular season, the fate of the Nets’ season hinges on a few key elements. “I think he’s working towards being able to play in every game, so if the mandate is lifted, the expectation would be that he could play in all our games,” Nash said. “I think that’s what he’s …

‘We’ve seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden deal
2 years, 10 months ago

‘We’ve seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets no longer needed to wait for Kevin Durant to get healthy, or for Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, or for James Harden to make a decision about free agency. “If we realize this is not going to work, short-term or long-term, then it’s time to say for both parties involved, this is better off,” …

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in All-Star draft with LeBron James
2 years, 10 months ago

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in All-Star draft with LeBron James

The Hindu  

The teams are set for the NBA All-Star Game on February 20 in Cleveland after stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant picked their rosters in Thursday’s draft. On the same day that the Brooklyn Nets shipped James Harden to Philadelphia 76ers in a trade deadline day blockbuster, Durant avoided picking his former Nets and Thunder team-mate. James made two-time league …

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden
2 years, 10 months ago

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden on the day their partnership in Brooklyn ended. Durant kept passing on Harden in the NBA All-Star Draft until LeBron James had to take him Thursday with the last pick, bringing some petty comedy to the process. With his last selection, Durant took Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert of the …

Lakers star LeBron James is healthy and ready for the season opener
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakers star LeBron James is healthy and ready for the season opener

LA Times  

Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony reacts in front of LeBron James during a preseason game against the Warriors. As the Lakers prepare to open the 2021-22 season Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, James recalled how “it took a while” for him to become fully healthy following that injury. That’s when I knew I could get back …

NBA: Kevin Durant signs contract extension with Brooklyn Nets till 2026
3 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant signs contract extension with Brooklyn Nets till 2026

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets officially announced the signing of All-NBA forward Kevin Durant to a multi-year extension on Sunday. The team declined to give details, but Durant's media company, Boardroom, announced that it was a four-year, $198 million extension on Friday, citing Durant's manager Rich Kleiman. READ | USA beats France to win fourth straight Olympic basketball gold "Kevin is a …

NBA: Nets to sign Kevin Durant to four-year extension, Lakers add Carmelo Anthony
3 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Nets to sign Kevin Durant to four-year extension, Lakers add Carmelo Anthony

Firstpost  

The extension, which he becomes eligible to officially sign after Saturday, is expected to vault Durant past $500 million in NBA career earnings. Los Angeles: Two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant is poised to sign a four-year, $198 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, his manager said on Friday. He eventually joined the Nets and played alongside …

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 …

NBA: Kevin Durant makes 'scary' return from injury in Nets' 125-99 victory over Warriors
4 years ago

NBA: Kevin Durant makes 'scary' return from injury in Nets' 125-99 victory over Warriors

Firstpost  

Durant meshed effortlessly with Kyrie Irving in his first competitive game since the 2019 NBA Finals as Brooklyn Nets defeated Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the new season. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant’s smooth-as-silk NBA return is “kind of scary for the rest of the league,” Steve Kerr, his former coach at the Golden State Warriors, said Tuesday. Kerr …

NBA 2020-21: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Beat Golden State Warriors on Opening Night
4 years ago

NBA 2020-21: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Beat Golden State Warriors on Opening Night

News 18  

Kevin Durant’s long awaited Brooklyn Nets debut didn’t disappoint Tuesday, the two-time NBA Finals MVP teaming seamlessly with Kyrie Irving in a 125-99 opening day blowout over the Golden State Warriors. Durant hadn’t played since suffering a devastating torn Achilles tendon playing for the Warriors against Toronto in game five of the championship series on June 10, 2019. “I believe …

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 …

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