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Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18 ‘International Blue’ inspired by Nike Foamposite

Nike Basketball recently unveiled an entire slate of upcoming releases throughout the next year via their Nike SNKRS app. All their most popular performance models, include Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18, will see a number of unique upcoming releases in terms of their colorways and themes.

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Dwyane Wade Makes Bold Prediction About Kevin Durant-Led Houston Rockets

After four consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs, the Houston Rockets finally returned. However, their seven-game series defeat against the Golden State Warriors proved they desperately needed to improve their offense.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

How Rockets feel about Kevin Durant’s ‘minor’ thumb surgery

The Houston Rockets made their most memorable acquisition of recent years after trading for Kevin Durant in what turned out to be a historic seven-team trade.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Kevin Durant's Comments Could Point to Thorn in Rockets' Side

From a height standpoint, the Houston Rockets' ensemble of point guards is easily one of the shortest in the league. Fred VanVleet and Aaron Holiday both stand six-feet and Reed Sheppard is listed at 6-foot-2.

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Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Rockets’ Kevin Durant Had Thumb Surgery Recently

New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant had thumb surgery recently, NBA sources told Chris Baldwin of PaperCity. The surgery is considered minor. “New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant underwent thumb surgery recently, NBA sources tell PaperCity,” Baldwin wrote.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / July 14

Victor Wembanyama Breaks Silence on Spurs' Failed Kevin Durant Trade

LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama drew a standing ovation from the crowd at NBA 2K26 Summer League both times he stepped foot on the floor. Still months away from playing a game for the San Antonio Spurs himself, the 21-year-old opted to take in some of the summer action alongside his teammates.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Kevin Durant’s All-Time Ranking Could Have Been Higher Had He Made One Warriors Decision

While the NBA offseason is in full swing, it has created a prime opportunity, like every offseason, for the media to rank the greatest players in league history.

Kevin Durant News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 14

Former Head Coach Rips Suns After Offseason Moves

The Phoenix Suns have been a hot topic during the offseason after the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets. Trading Durant to the Rockets was the proverbial white flag that saw the Suns accept the Durant era as a failure since the team failed to win the championship while he was in Phoenix.

Kevin Durant News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 14

Should Suns Regret Kevin Durant Trade?

It's been a few weeks since the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for a package headlined by Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. The Suns went all-in on Durant in February 2023, hoping that would be the final push necessary to make it to the NBA Finals, but that didn't end up being the case.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 14

Can The Rockets Repeat With Another Top-Two Seed?

The Houston Rockets are heading into next season with plenty of expectations after a productive offseason. After making moves to bolster the bench, along with adding Kevin Durant, the Rockets are in an ideal position to take another leap in next year's campaign.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 14

NBA West Playoff Rankings: Rockets Rank High Post-Kevin Durant, Free Agency

The NBA offseason has died down with free agency well past the start date and NBA Summer League underway. With many teams having filled out most of their rosters and the big splashes past us, we can start to place teams in certain tiers and determine the best in the league.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

Rockets Have Plenty to Fall Back on if Kevin Durant Trade Fails

The 'what if' game is the most fun, but also dangerous game to play in the NBA, especially before anything actually goes down. There's always excitement when a team makes a major splash, but in today's league with salary cap risks and draft picks getting sent to any and every team, a big trade gets fans worried.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

The Rockets' New Competitive Era Has Shades Of The Old Era

The Houston Rockets are entering a new era of competitive basketball, led by the addition of Kevin Durant this offseason. The Rockets have been preparing to compete for years, ever since trading James Harden and Russell Westbrook in 2020 after one last dance in the bubble postseason.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Kevin Durant’s 2-word reaction to Klay Thompson’s Megan Thee Stallion post

Kevin Durant has had a hectic start to the offseason, as he saw himself get dealt from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade last month.

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Suns’ Devin Booker, Kevin Durant reunite at Drake show in London

Their time together at the Phoenix Suns may have ended, but Kevin Durant and Devin Booker continue to be close to each other. The two were recently spotted vibing together at a Drake concert in London.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

6 Kevin Durant decisions that tarnished his legacy, ranked

Kevin Durant recently made the headlines, as he’s finally taking his talents to the Houston Rockets after a blockbuster seven-team trade which is the largest trade in NBA history.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / July 12

Zach Lowe says Pat Riley and Miami Heat had ‘look in the mirror’ moment during failed Kevin Durant trade talks

Zach Lowe believes the Miami Heat saw where they were clearly when trying to land Kevin Durant. After Kevin Durant moved to the Houston Rockets, the Miami Heat are now keeping their eye out on the next big superstar they can land.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 12

‘I still got…’ Jalen Green explains reaction to Houston Rockets trading him for Kevin Durant

Jalen Green has some thoughts about the Houston Rockets trading him for Kevin Durant. It’s been a few weeks since the Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 11

Suns Devin Booker reunites with Kevin Durant at Drake’s Festival

The strong bond between Devin Booker and Kevin Durant has been well-documented. Since Durant arrived with the Phoenix Suns in 2023, the pair have consistently praised each other for their talent on the court and the relationship has only grown stronger off the court.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Kevin Durant Reveals Big Goal for NBA Career After Rockets Trade

Kevin Durant has been around the NBA block more times than we can count after 18 seasons of breaking ankles, draining clutch threes, hoisting trophies and silencing critics. You’d think a guy with MVPs, Finals rings and All-Star nods piled up like laundry would be content to ride off into the sunset, right?

Houston Rockets News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 11

NBA Fans Bash Kevin Durant Over Controversial Michael Jordan Statement

In a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with LeBron James and Steve Nash, new Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made a statement about Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, and has certainly received some backlash.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 11

Kevin Durant Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT; Reveals He's Got $1 Million Worth Of MJ Shoes

Kevin Durant has recently been forced to defend himself on social media in light of his recent comments about Michael Jordan. While doing so, the Houston Rockets forward has had to reiterate how he believed Jordan was the GOAT while also sharing how he owns $1 million worth of Jordan shoes. Durant tweeted saying: "MJ retired 3 times.

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 10

Kevin Durant Makes Feelings Clear About Bulls Legend Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is widely seen as the best player in NBA history. Recently, NBA star Kevin Durant made a passive comment about Jordan when he was on Mind the Game (with LeBron James and Steve Nash).

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 9

The injury that changed everything: Kevin Durant gets candid on LeBron's podcast

During a recent sit-down conversation, NBA superstar Kevin Durant Durant discussed his 2019 Achilles injury and how it impacted his play style going forward.

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Kevin Durant shares message for Suns after completion of trade

Kevin Durant has officially been traded to the Houston Rockets, and the two-time NBA Finals MVP took to social media on Sunday to say farewell to his former team.

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