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Kevin Durant has been in the news lately for a variety of reasons, the notable being his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. The star is now continuing his career with his fifth team, becoming the forefront of a potential championship contender next season.

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'Not A Single Thing You Can Blame On Me': Kevin Durant Doesn’t See A Single Fault In Himself For Suns Failure

When Kevin Durant joined the Phoenix Suns in 2023, the expectations were championship-or-bust. Pairing him with Devin Booker and later Bradley Beal gave fans the sense that Phoenix was building another NBA superteam.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 10

Ex-Pistons Player Has Shocking Reveal About Kevin Durant

Not long after the Detroit Pistons traded for Simone Fontecchio, the Italian sharpshooter learned that he had interest from the Phoenix Suns. According to the sharpshooter, he found out from Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Rockets’ Kevin Durant responds to fans’ claim of Ime Udoka ‘locking him up’

NBA fans were quick to notice Ime Udoka’s approach towards defending Kevin Durant. The new Houston Rockets star caught wind of this, explaining his perspective.

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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).

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Why playing with Kevin Durant will be ‘crazy’ for Rockets’ Reed Sheppard

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Rockets pushed their chips to the center of the table by trading for Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, giving up a package centered around Jalen Green in the process.

Kevin Durant and Sophie Cunningham Team Up for New Business Venture

Houston Rockets All-Star forward Kevin Durant is joining multiple fellow athletes in a partnership with a popular beverage company. Spindrift, the fruit-flavored

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 10

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Will Have to Make Major Change Following Achilles Injury, Says Kevin Durant

The Boston Celtics 2024-25 season did not go as they envisioned. Although they were spectacular during the regular season, they fell short in the postseason, losing in six games to their rivals, the New York Knicks, in the second round of the playoffs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Thanasis Antetokounmpo drops major declaration on Kevin Durant trade to Rockets

Following a strong performance last season, the Houston Rockets made sure to make bold moves in the offseason to build on their momentum heading into the next campaign.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 9

Sources: Spurs Saving Assets To Pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, Were Never That Interested In Kevin Durant

NBA legend Kevin Durant wanted to get traded to the San Antonio Spurs this offseason. The Phoenix Suns knew that and tried to help Durant land with the Spurs, who also knew that Durant wanted to play for them. However, the Spurs “were never that interested” in Durant, sources told Hoops Wire.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 9

Could Houston Rockets Kevin Durant Return to Rucker Park?

It was announced on the Rucker Park Instagram that the streetball league was NBA and NCAA-sanctioned, which allows players in both leagues to play in the Rucker Park Men's Pro-Am.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

Rockets’ Kevin Durant reveals how Ime Udoka helps ‘push’ stars to get better

Ahead of a reunion with his former assistant coach during his time with the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant commended his head coach, Ime Udoka.

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Forget Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets GM is ‘ecstatic’ at another trade, he adds something ‘we don’t have’

The Houston Rockets mean serious business after getting bounced out in 2024/25 by the experience of the Golden State Warriors. Despite having a better regular-season record, the experience of Stephen Curry and Co.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Kevin Durant Hasn't Shot Under 50% Since 2012; What About LeBron James, Stephen Curry, And Others?

Kevin Durant’s name is already cemented among the greatest scorers in NBA history, but when it comes to efficiency, he might stand alone. As LeBron James

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Oddsmakers Predict Marginal Improvement for Rockets Next Season

The 2024-25 Houston Rockets became a bit of a Cinderella story, winning 52 games and finishing second in the immensely competitive Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant Gets Real With Steve Nash On Nets' Superteam Failure

Kevin Durant recently appeared on LeBron James' podcast "Mind The Game," which is now co-hosted by Durant's former head coach, Steve Nash. In the second

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Kevin Durant bold predictions after going to Rockets in historic 7-team trade

Kevin Durant is about to enter his 19th season in the league with a fresh start, landing with the Houston Rockets via a blockbuster trade that involved seven teams.

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Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith Choose Jersey Numbers with Rockets

Shortly after last month's trade was announced, sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, questions arose

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Kevin Durant Responds to New Post After Being Traded to Houston Rockets

A 15‑time All‑Star, two‑time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP and 2014 league MVP, Kevin Durant is one of the most decorated players in NBA history. Now, one of the league's most accomplished players joins a 52-win Houston Rockets team fresh off its first division title and playoff berth since 2020.

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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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Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / July 8

Rockets Likely Done Dealing After Kevin Durant Acquisition: ‘I Like Our Team As Is’

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone didn’t dance around the question when asked Monday what convinced Houston to make a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Kevin Durant Reportedly Did Everything He Could to Lure in Heat’s Recently Acquired Hidden Gem

In a surprising revelation, NBA superstar Kevin Durant reportedly went to great lengths to bring Italian forward Simone Fontecchio to the Phoenix Suns

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

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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Kevin Durant issues goodbye message to Phoenix Suns and fans

As the Calendar hits July, 6th, all NBA trades from the past few weeks can now become official as the new league season begins. One of the biggest trade this offseason was Kevin Durant being shipped off the the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6