UNITED STATES (AP) -- Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, July 19, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week. It was Durant’s first time on the floor with the team this summer. He strained his calf a few days before...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — 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. Kevin Durant (AP/File)...
PHOENIX (AP) — Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season. The second-year owner doesn’t believe it. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (AP/File...
LeBron James is going back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. Stephen Curry is headed to the games for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eyes on history. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (AP) And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have...
LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, guards Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game...
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Jusuf Nurkic made a late free throw and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings, 108-107, on Friday night, April 12. Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis, right, gestures as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots past Kings forward...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard's emotional return to Portland opened with an ovation and ended in defeat as the Trail Blazers held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 119-116, on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers defends Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks during the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Cleveland's Caris LeVert made the go-ahead three-pointer with 2:03 to play as the Cavaliers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-110 on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns goes up for a dunk during the second quarter of the game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Phoenix star Kevin Durant scored 39 points and thwarted Utah's Lauri Markkanen at the final buzzer on Sunday, Nov. 19, as the Suns beat the Jazz 140-137 in an NBA double-overtime thriller. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against Keyonte George of the Utah Jazz...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Kevin Durant scored 41 points to lead the Phoenix Suns over Detroit and former Suns coach Monty Williams on Sunday, Nov. 5, while Britain's O.G. Anunoby sparked Toronto's stunning NBA rally at San Antonio. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns dunks past Isaiah Stewart of the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday, Oct. 2, they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on Monday, Oct. 2, in...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown. USA's Noah Lyles celebrates after his team won the men's 4x100m relay final during the World...
