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No Beef? Draymond Snubs Durant on Favorite Teammates List

Draymond Green left Kevin Durant off his favorite teammates list after saying there’s no beef. The snub reignites talks of an old rivalry. Green and Durant played together on the Golden State Warriors from 2016 to 2019, reaching three NBA finals and winning two championships.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant turns heads with unexpected move to Bucks after game

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets bounced back right away from their 121-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs last Friday by capping off their three-game road trip with a come-from-behind 122-115 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Sunday.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Kevin Durant wins duel against Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee

Sunday night saw a battle between NBA legends in Milwaukee. Kevin Durant led his Houston Rockets against Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two players put on a show, but only one could come out on top.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 9

Rockets use vintage Kevin Durant performance to storm back on Bucks

Kevin Durant paired 31 points with seven assists and took over down the stretch as the Houston Rockets rallied from a 14-point deficit and defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks 122-115 on Sunday.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / November 9

Rapid Recap: Rockets 122, Bucks 115

Despite a 37-point, eight-rebound game from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets got the better of the Milwaukee Bucks on their front end of a back-to-back.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 8

Houston Rockets' Turnovers Continues to Be Their Biggest Issue

The Houston Rockets headed into their Friday night matchup with the San Antonio Spurs riding high as they were on a five-game winning streak. The Rockets have brought the same defensive energy they had in the previous two seasons.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Watch: Victor Wembanyama trades dunks with Kevin Durant

The San Antonio Spurs took on the Houston Rockets on Friday in the ultimate battle of Texas. It also happened to be an NBA Cup game. The game saw both teams hold double-figure leads at one point.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Spurs end Rockets' winning streak in NBA Cup opener for both

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie had 22 each as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash between the Lone Star State rivals.

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The 'NBA Lottery-Era Rookies of the Year' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 7

Rockets' Get Revamped Backcourt in 2021 NBA Re-Draft

The 2021 NBA Draft could go down as one of the best in recent years. With the class already producing four All-Stars (with more expected to come), many of the team's selections ended up panning out, especially for the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most points in an NBA Cup game' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 36 points in an NBA Cup game can you name in five minutes?

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / November 7

$100 Million Kevin Durant Update Surfaces Amid NBA Season

Kevin Durant may be 37 years old, but he remains one of the most dominant and popular players in the NBA today. Durant, who was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns during the past offseason, is currently averaging 24.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.o block per game.

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The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 7

Rockets' Kevin Durant is Impressed with Jayson Tatum's Injury Recovery

This year's Boston Celtics team hasn't been nearly the contender that we've grown accustomed to them being. Granted, they were expected to take a step back without Jayson Tatum, because every team would regress without a top-10 player.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7

Video shows Kevin Durant trolling Ja Morant’s dad with a ruthless line

Kevin Durant still has not lost his fastball when it comes to trash talk. Durant and the Houston Rockets faced off on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Kevin Durant Sparks Viral Moment With Ja Morant’s Dad in Memphis

In what’s quickly becoming one of the season’s most talked-about moments, Kevin Durant ignited a viral courtside exchange with Tee Morant, the father of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, during the Houston Rockets’ 124–109 win on Wednesday night.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 6

The Houston Rockets Are Finally Being Recognized As Contenders

When it came to becoming title contenders, the Houston Rockets' 'at long last' moment came when they acquired Kevin Durant back in June. But you never truly know your team is a contender until they take the court for the early part of the NBA season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Kevin Durant, Draymond Green argue over Warriors' titles, and they're both right

There is a feud brewing among former NBA teammates.

DeMarcus Cousins says it’s ‘time to move on’ — Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?

Myles Turner has strong message for Pacers fans who booed him

Is Pistons star Cade Cunningham getting even better?

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

The Rockets Are A Dream For Kevin Durant

After two straight losses to begin the season, the Houston Rockets are finally beginning to look like how the front office hoped they would when they acquired Kevin Durant in a trade.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

Kevin Durant Explains How Rockets' Youth Energizes Him

Kevin Durant has become quite the ageless wonder. He's 37-years-old and in his 19th season in the NBA, yet he's shown no signs of slippage or regression. The Houston Rockets forward has actually shown quite the opposite.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / November 2

Kevin Durant Hilariously Claps Back at Fan Mocking His Childhood Push-Up Story

A little more than 10 years ago, after winning the 2013-14 KIA MVP award, Kevin Durant delivered an iconic speech thanking his mom, Wanda. “You are the real MVP,” he said, after sharing all the sacrifices she made to secure a better future for him.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 1

Kevin Durant helps Rockets clobber Celtics

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

Houston Rockets News / FirstSportz / November 1

Kevin Durant Slams ‘Old Heads’ Complaining About NBA’s Defense Compared to 90s

Kevin Durant loves playing basketball, which is why he claimed he wants to keep playing into his 40s. There is something else that he also loves: responding to trolls on social media.