USA men's basketball team suffers a huge blow as two key stars are struck down with illness one day before Olympic opener against Serbia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

USA men's basketball team suffers a huge blow as two key stars are struck down with illness one day before Olympic opener against Serbia

Daily Mail  

Team USA's Olympic campaign in men's basketball is off to a tough start with two stars battling sickness ahead of their opening game in Paris. The two-time NBA champion took part in his third consecutive practice after missing all five of Team USA's exhibitions. Two of USA men's basketball's stars have been battling sickness before their opening game Centers Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis have dealing with illness in Paris in the last week 'Hopefully,' Kerr said. Coach Steve Kerr remains positive that his entire roster will be available on Sunday Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant missed all their exhibition games with a calf injury The Americans will face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in their opening game at the Olympics LeBron James and Davis argued that their preparation will help them past the Nuggets big man Team USA will hope to contain a familiar and common foe in Nikola Jokic as he spearheads Serbia in the games.

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NBA superstar Kevin Durant breaks down in tears as he opens up on representing Team USA at Olympics
1 month ago

NBA superstar Kevin Durant breaks down in tears as he opens up on representing Team USA at Olympics

Daily Mail  

Kevin Durant was overcome with emotion as the NBA superstar reflected on his Olympic journey representing Team USA. The Phoenix Suns forward has won four consecutive gold medals for the all-conquering American team, most recently in Paris in 2024. Durant wiped away tears as his voice broke while he opened up about what it meant to play for Team USA. …

Kevin Durant becomes the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant becomes the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a free throw late in the third quarter. The 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, who recently was voted to his 15th All-Star team, joins LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and …

Kevin Durant ready to move past trade deadline speculation, get back on court for Suns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant ready to move past trade deadline speculation, get back on court for Suns

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant is still with the Phoenix Suns and ready to get back on the court after last week’s eventful trade deadline full of speculation that the franchise was open to dealing the 15-time All-Star. “It’s part of the business though — we’ve all got to understand that.” The Suns ended up having a relatively quiet trade deadline, …

With Olympic gold secured, could Team USA players potentially team up in the NBA?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

With Olympic gold secured, could Team USA players potentially team up in the NBA?

New York Times  

SOMEWHERE OVER THE ATLANTIC OCEAN — Now for the question you know you’ve been dying to ask for three weeks about the Team USA men’s basketball “Avengers”: With their gold-medal mission accomplished, which players on this star-studded squad are going to join forces on an NBA team down the road? On Curry’s side, it was notable the first-time Olympian would …

After another gold medal, the US men’s basketball program will now catch its breath
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After another gold medal, the US men’s basketball program will now catch its breath

Associated Press  

PARIS — The first practice for the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team after arriving in Paris was one of those workouts that those who were there, watching behind closed doors, will talk about for a long time. Adebayo has said he wants to play and Davis — admittedly, with a new gold medal around his neck possibly swaying his mood …

Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal as LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal as LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama

Daily Mail  

France had the homecourt advantage and rising star Victor Wembanyama ; but the USA had Stephen Curry, and that was all that mattered in the dying stages of Saturday's gold medal match as Team USA won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. The USA held off France 98-87 behind 24 points from Curry, as a star-studded group …

Steph Curry was ready to ‘meet the moment’ at Olympics in a way we’ve never seen
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Steph Curry was ready to ‘meet the moment’ at Olympics in a way we’ve never seen

New York Times  

PARIS — The ball bounced off the rim five times. Eventually, we’ll come to truly appreciate how close this squad — with names like LeBron James, Curry, Kevin Durant and so many more all-time talents on board — came to a level of infamy that would have surpassed the 2004 team that took bronze in Athens and inspired a reckoning …

Olympic men’s basketball final is Joel Embiid vs. the fans — and he’s ready for it
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic men’s basketball final is Joel Embiid vs. the fans — and he’s ready for it

New York Times  

PARIS — There are serious implications riding on the outcome of the gold medal game in men’s basketball Saturday, from France seeking a first-ever gold medal, in a home game no less, to the United States extending a storied run of championships, to legacies being further defined. “It’s all about Team USA against France, but I know myself, I’m going …

Team USA planning to start Kevin Durant vs. France in Olympic men’s basketball final: Sources
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team USA planning to start Kevin Durant vs. France in Olympic men’s basketball final: Sources

New York Times  

Team USA is planning to start all-time leading scorer Kevin Durant against France during Saturday’s gold-medal game at the Paris Olympics, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Friday. Team USA is planning to start all-time leading scorer Kevin Durant vs. France in Saturday's Gold Medal game at the Paris Olympics, per sources. During the United States’ thriller …

U.S. men escape Serbia as Steph Curry, LeBron James take over in Olympic semifinal: ‘That was special’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. men escape Serbia as Steph Curry, LeBron James take over in Olympic semifinal: ‘That was special’

New York Times  

PARIS — They needed the Avengers. The U.S. men, whose NBA titles, MVP awards and Olympic golds precede them, didn’t wear masks or capes, but they stormed Bercy Arena in the fourth quarter Thursday to lift Team USA over Serbia 95-91. Some of the greatest players of all time, and certainly the faces of a golden era in the NBA …

Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kevin Durant stands alone in U.S. Olympic basketball scoring history. Durant is now the career leader in points for the U.S. in Olympic competition, passing Lisa Leslie for the mark during the Americans’ quarterfinal game against Brazil on Tuesday. I’m focused on trying to win this gold.” Durant is bidding to become the first men’s player in Olympic …

US Olympic basketball team seeks No. 1 seed going into Paris Games quarterfinals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US Olympic basketball team seeks No. 1 seed going into Paris Games quarterfinals

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team had a 23-point lead over Serbia with seven seconds remaining in its opening contest at the Paris Games earlier this week. “In FIBA, point differential is a big thing,” U.S. guard Derrick White said Friday before the team practiced in Paris. It gives you the best matchup in the quarterfinals.” No …

Talent-rich U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Talent-rich U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — The question was apt, but at the same time a little flabbergasting for Stephen Curry to ponder. Could he envision a scenario in which Kevin Durant, who shined in the U.S men’s basketball team’s Olympic-opening victory over Serbia, might continue to come off the bench? “We’re still trying to build identity around who we are with this …

Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Kevin Durant is back. Durant — the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men’s Olympic history — scored 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting in just under 17 minutes of action Sunday, helping the Americans roll past Serbia 110-84 in the Olympic opener for both teams. “We’re talking about Kevin Durant as a sixth man,” U.S. guard Stephen Curry …

Kevin Durant and LeBron James lead U.S. past Serbia in Olympic opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kevin Durant and LeBron James lead U.S. past Serbia in Olympic opener

LA Times  

LeBron James, right, and Nikola Jokic of Serbia reach for a rebound in the United States’ 110-84 victory Sunday at the Paris Olympics. Durant made his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in less than 17 minutes, James added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the U.S. rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia in …

Kevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia
8 months ago

Kevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia

Associated Press  

PARIS — There is hope that Kevin Durant plays for the U.S. in its Olympic opener against Serbia on Sunday, which means the men’s national team may have 12 players available for the first time this summer. Before Durant came along, Adrian Dantley had the highest scoring average for a U.S. men’s player in an Olympic tournament; he averaged 19.3 …

For Team USA, a Kevin Durant-Steph Curry reunion brings hope of a needed jolt
8 months ago

For Team USA, a Kevin Durant-Steph Curry reunion brings hope of a needed jolt

New York Times  

PARIS — The USA Basketball experience can bring together younger players who look up to aging icons, turn former storied rivals into co-captains and foster future NBA pairings that can reshape the league. Chiefly, the two leading men from the last team to win consecutive NBA titles are again teammates for the first time in five years — since that …

Why is Jaylen Brown not on the US Olympic basketball team?
8 months ago

Why is Jaylen Brown not on the US Olympic basketball team?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brown is …

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

Stephen Curry strong in US men’s basketball team’s 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
8 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry strong in US men’s basketball team’s 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup

Associated Press  

Stephen Curry was relatively quiet offensively during the U.S. Olympic team’s first two exhibitions before the Paris Games. Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions in advance of the Paris Olympics. Anthony Davis finished with seven points, six rebounds and six blocks, helping …

Team USA Basketball at risk of Olympics humiliation as 'ego and other BS' threaten gold medal chase in Paris
8 months, 1 week ago

Team USA Basketball at risk of Olympics humiliation as 'ego and other BS' threaten gold medal chase in Paris

Daily Mail  

Insiders fear that USA Basketball's pursuit of another gold medal in Paris could be derailed by 'ego and other bulls***', DailyMail.com understands. Insiders fear that USA Basketball's pursuit of another gold medal in Paris could be derailed 'They will never hear the end of it if they lose, they are supposed to be the best in the world, act like …

Paris 2024: USA basketball star Durant ‘going to be okay’ for Olympics
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: USA basketball star Durant ‘going to be okay’ for Olympics

The Hindu  

USA men’s basketball team head coach Steve Kerr has downplayed Kevin Durant’s calf injury that has kept the three-time Olympic gold medallist from training with the group ahead of the Paris Games. “Because we feel good that he’s going to be okay, it’s just day to day.” True leader’ -USA Basketball have put together a ‘super-team’ for these upcoming Olympic …

Kevin Durant uncertainty, why Derrick White over Jaylen Brown and more: Team USA notes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant uncertainty, why Derrick White over Jaylen Brown and more: Team USA notes

New York Times  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Kevin Durant did not practice again for Team USA on Saturday, Derrick White had not yet reached the Middle East but could be on the floor for the Americans as early as Sunday, and Anthony Edwards is rising in stature, if not status. Derrick White over Jaylen Brown Team USA left Las Vegas on …

Team USA cruises past Canada: Anthony Edwards shines, takeaways from pre-Olympic exhibition
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Team USA cruises past Canada: Anthony Edwards shines, takeaways from pre-Olympic exhibition

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — There were a few bumpy moments for Team USA during its Olympic training camp, but Wednesday’s game against Canada didn’t turn out to be one of them. Anthony Edwards, Team USA’s leading scorer at the World Cup when there weren’t all these stars around, picked up where he left off with 13 points off the bench. “We’re …

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men’s basketball team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men’s basketball team

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — USA Basketball intended to bring Kawhi Leonard to the Paris Olympics. “He wanted to be here like all these guys want to be here,” USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill said Wednesday night about Leonard. White — a second-team All-Defensive selection after this past NBA season, meaning he’ll clearly take some of the on-ball defending duties that …

Even without Kawhi Leonard, Team USA defeats Canada in exhibition
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Even without Kawhi Leonard, Team USA defeats Canada in exhibition

LA Times  

Before Team USA took the court to meet Canada in an exhibition game Wednesday night, the story of the day was about Kawhi Leonard being sent back to Los Angeles from training camp because he wasn’t healthy enough to compete in the Paris Olympics. “We just felt it was in our best interest, but also the Clippers’ and Kawhi’s best …

Kawhi Leonard out for Team USA in Olympics, Derrick White to take his place
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard out for Team USA in Olympics, Derrick White to take his place

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Team USA star forward Kawhi Leonard, who has been battling chronic knee soreness and inflammation for months, will not play for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball announced Wednesday. “This is a sprint, it’s not a ramp up,” Hill said Wednesday night, before Team USA hosted Canada in an exhibition game. Hill said the two …

Kevin Durant to miss Team USA exhibition vs. Canada with calf strain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant to miss Team USA exhibition vs. Canada with calf strain

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — As expected, star forward Kevin Durant will not play in the United States’ Olympic exhibition opener against Canada on Wednesday because of a left calf strain, coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday. “He’s already been doing things on the side, just not with the team yet,” Kerr said of Durant, mentioning “strengthening” and “treatment” among Durant’s activities. “Hopefully …

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And it has to be our attitude this summer.” …

LeBron James off Team USA’s bench? Unlikely, but welcome to life on the modern Dream Team
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James off Team USA’s bench? Unlikely, but welcome to life on the modern Dream Team

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. It starts with American coach Steve Kerr’s revelation last week that Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard are healthy and expected to be ready for Olympic training camp, which begins Saturday in Las Vegas. If there is a single reason why the Americans didn’t win the FIBA World Cup last …

USA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week

Associated Press  

Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid are all good to go for the start of USA Basketball’s men’s national team training camp in Las Vegas next week, the first step toward what the Americans hope is a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. “We’ve been in touch with everyone, not just those three guys.. We’ve been in communication constantly, so …

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA April 16, 2024. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris on Wednesday — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, …

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA April 16, 2024. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris on Wednesday — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, …

Stephen Curry and LeBron James named in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry and LeBron James named in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics

The Independent  

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USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris …

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry headline USA Basketball roster for 2024 Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry headline USA Basketball roster for 2024 Olympics

New York Times  

USA Basketball will take a roster full of NBA All-Stars to Paris in its attempt to win a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry headline a team that also includes Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton. “It’s an honor to introduce …

Team USA Olympic roster rivals Dream Team: ‘We knew this was the team we wanted’
11 months, 1 week ago

Team USA Olympic roster rivals Dream Team: ‘We knew this was the team we wanted’

New York Times  

If not for March Madness, the identity of Team USA may have been revealed even earlier. Breaking from past practices, when the 12 NBA players representing USA Basketball at the Olympics or a FIBA World Cup either had to try out at a summer minicamp, or, at least, were unveiled after the NBA season, the dozen stars the Americans are …

James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list. “The United States boasts unbelievable basketball talent and I am thrilled that many of the game’s superstars have expressed interest in representing our …

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid headline USA player pool for Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid headline USA player pool for Paris Olympics

New York Times  

The biggest NBA American stars, like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid, are part of a 41-player pool from which USA Basketball will select 12 to send to the Paris Olympics. This challenging process will unfold over the next several months as we eagerly anticipate the start of national team activity.” GO DEEPER How Grant Hill is …

All thriller, no filler
1 year, 5 months ago

All thriller, no filler

China Daily  

KD showdown Kevin Durant, of the Phoenix Suns, will be hoping to get the better of former Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry in the second of Tuesday's NBA Opening Night games. GETTY IMAGES/AFP Kevin Durant begins his 17th season by experiencing a first when the Suns and Warriors tip off their campaigns at Chase Center in San Francisco on …

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied
1 year, 5 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 …

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. An American lineup of NBA talent will seek a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal next year in France, where Durant could become the first US man with four basketball golds. …

Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind
1 year, 5 months ago

Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant just got done with his summer vacation. Durant — along with many other top players, including Curry, the all-time 3-point king — said Monday at media days being held around the league that he plans to play for his country at next summer’s Paris Olympics, when the Americans will try for a fifth consecutive gold medal. “I will …

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games: Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games: Reports

The Hindu  

LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at the 2024 Paris Games, according to multiple reports on Monday. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said James is among a number of top players who are interested in competing in Paris …

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers
1 year, 11 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, 11 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, …

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

With Kevin Durant in place, Suns have roughly 20 games to find championship form
2 years, 1 month ago

With Kevin Durant in place, Suns have roughly 20 games to find championship form

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The introduction captured the moment. This is what happens when a player of Durant’s stature — a 13-time All-Star, four-time scoring champ, two-time Finals MVP — arrives in a city that has never won an NBA championship. As big man Deandre Ayton recently said, “Ain’t that something.” After the All-Star break, which is when Durant is expected to …

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