The last time we saw Kevin Durant play was on February 19th against the Dallas Mavericks. So much has happened in the league since this past Winter that it is easy to see why many people have fallen asleep on the beast that is KD. He’s had to deal with disrespect from media analysts and fans of the league alike but it looks like KD is making a full recovery and will coming back swinging in his season opener!
(Photos) NBA: Is Kevin Durant Tired Of The LeBron And Steph Praise?
It seems like a life time since the last time we’ve been able to watch Kevin Durant ball. With him being out for a good part of this past season, his team not making the playoffs, and spectacular play from super stars like LeBron James and Steph Curry, Kevin Durant has unfortunately become of thought of the past. It looks like he may be tired of people leaving him out of the elite conversations.
(Photos) NBA: Scott Brooks Gives Up Coaching Prospects
What turned out to be a catastrophic melt down for the Oklahoma City Thunder–after being hit with injury after injury–took a turn for better, or worse depending on who you ask, after they decided to cut ties with head coach Scott Brooks. Normally, a coach would be hungry to find a new opportunity but it doesn’t look like Scott had that same passion–right now. Click more to check the full story!
NBA: Report, Kendrick Perkins To Sign With Cavs After Buyout From Jazz
Lost in all the chaos of the NBA trade deadline was the fact that OKC sent their big man, Kendrick Perkins to the Utah Jazz as part of the trade involving sending Reggie Jackson to Detroit. The Thunder gave up their enforcer and a guy with passion for the game, but the move had to be done. The Jazz had no intention of keeping Perkins so as they worked on a buyout reports are saying Perkins is still gonna come out of this situation pretty good as he will either sign with the Cavs or Clippers, both of which are legit contenders. Perkins will miss OKC and they will miss him too, but both sides are going to wind up just fine. The reports seem to lean towards the Cavs, so Perkins goes from Durant to Lebron…..not a bad way to stay in the game.
NBA: Kevin Durant Is Rumored To Want To Choose Between Two Teams During Free Agency
Even though the season just started, The OKC Superstar is on the radar of various teams, and rumor has it that he’s making it know that he is only interested in two. Hit the jump for details.
(Photo) NBA: ESPN Ranks Kevin Durant At #8, & He Reacts
The ESPN 500 player list is almost complete with the release of numbers 10-7 earlier today. The list has drawn much debate with Kobe coming in at number 40, and KD who was ranked number 2 last season, was ranked number 8. Durant took to twitter to respond, but ended up deleting the tweet. Hit the jump for details. Via Bleacher Report:
ESPN justified the ranking by explaining that the Jones fracture in Durant’s right foot bumped last year’s No. 2 down six spots, with Royce Webb stating “Instead of shooting jumpers, he’s shooting selfies.”
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