All articles tagged with #kevin durant
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Andscape
Kevin Durant reflects on his NBA journey, recent trade to the Houston Rockets, and his focus on team development rather than titles, highlighting his positive outlook and new team dynamics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a thrilling double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets on ring night, highlighted by a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a debut for Kevin Durant with Houston. The game showcased the Thunder's resilience, the Rockets' tall lineup strategy, and the ongoing impact of injuries like Jalen Williams' recovery. The night also celebrated the franchise's recent championship banner, setting a hopeful tone for the season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by official NBA
During the Rockets at Thunder game, referees did not call a technical foul on Kevin Durant for calling a timeout Houston didn't have at the end of the first overtime because none of the officials saw Durant signal for the timeout.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their season opener with a ring ceremony and banner unveiling, then narrowly defeated Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets 125-124 in double overtime, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring the winning free throws in the final seconds. Durant, booed throughout, scored 23 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points. The game featured a rare double overtime and a controversial no-call on a timeout attempt by Durant.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 125-124 in a double overtime season opener, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring the winning free throws. Durant, returning to OKC, was booed and fouled out late in the game. Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell contributed significantly for the Thunder, while Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with a career-high 39 points. The game featured intense moments, including a missed timeout call and a dramatic finish.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets was a carefully planned decision driven by his desire to compete and contribute to a young, talented team, with coach Ime Udoka playing a key role in shaping the team's future and Durant aiming to make Houston his final NBA stop.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cointelegraph
NBA star Kevin Durant regained access to his Coinbase Bitcoin account after nearly 10 years, highlighting issues with account recovery in crypto platforms. The story also touches on early Bitcoin investments by Durant and his agent, and Coinbase's efforts to improve customer support amidst widespread account access problems.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC
Kevin Durant regained access to his Coinbase Bitcoin account after years, highlighting ongoing issues with Coinbase's customer support, which the company has pledged to improve amidst broader concerns about its service quality.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Decrypt
Kevin Durant has regained access to his Coinbase account after a user error, highlighting his long-standing involvement with Bitcoin since 2016, and his role as a prominent NBA athlete advocating for cryptocurrency investments.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Business Insider
Kevin Durant invested in Bitcoin in 2016 but lost access to his crypto wallet for years. Recently, he regained access, and the value of his Bitcoin has surged from below $650 to around $117,000, making his investment worth over $1.8 million. The delay was due to a user error, but the account access has now been restored.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Sixer Sense
The Philadelphia 76ers are eyeing a potential trade for Kevin Durant next offseason, especially if the Houston Rockets decide not to extend his contract, creating a rare opportunity for the franchise to acquire a superstar. The Rockets' reluctance to offer Durant a max extension could make him available, opening the door for the 76ers to explore a deal, possibly involving other players like Tyrese Maxey or Paul George.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Sports Media Watch
The NBA on NBC is returning after 22 years with a doubleheader featuring stars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James, including a Rockets-Thunder game and a Warriors-Lakers matchup, marking a new era in NBA broadcasting on NBC and Peacock.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bleacher Report
The article discusses top potential NBA free agents after the 2025-26 season, highlighting players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, with Luka Dončić now signed through 2028, and explores contract statuses and future team considerations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Hoops Rumors
Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone explained that acquiring Kevin Durant was driven by his elite scoring ability and work ethic, emphasizing the team's shift from a developmental focus to contending now, and highlighted the team's strategic moves including trading Cam Whitmore and re-signing Clint Capela to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The article explains how the NBA's first 7-team trade this summer was orchestrated through a series of smaller, interconnected deals, often driven by trade exceptions and strategic considerations around salary cap and timing, with examples including trades involving Kevin Durant and others, highlighting the complexity and increasing frequency of multi-team trades in the league.