Kevin Durant: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kevin Durant Got The Last Laugh: Why The Suns Will Regret Making Him The Scapegoat

The scriptwriters for the NBA really outdid themselves this time. You can’t tell me this wasn’t written in the stars—or at least in a very dramatic writers’ room somewhere in Secaucus.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Kevin Durant’s Former Teammate Weighs In on His 'Scapegoated' Claims, Says Suns Disrespected KD

Kevin Durant played his first game against the Suns on Monday since being traded to the Rockets over the summer and ended up scoring the game winner. Afterwards, he basked in the moment, revealed how grateful he was to be in Houston, and admitted that he was “kicked out” of the organization.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 6

Rockets, Blazers upbeat heading into first of 2-game set

Two hot teams get together for the first game of a back-to-back when the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Both Western Conference teams have won five of their past six games.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 6

'Twitter Nerds Don’t Count': Kevin Durant Flexes His Worldwide Following, Claps Back at Analyst Over Rockets Fan Narrative

Kevin Durant has never really been divisive because of how good he is. Everyone, including his critics, would agree that he is one of the greatest scorers ever.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 6

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Clippers, Kobe Sanders, Warriors

Facing his former team, Kevin Durant made sure the ending stung. Durant drilled a game-winning three with one second remaining to lift the Rockets past the Suns on Monday, and he didn’t hide how much the moment meant.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 6

Devin Booker Shares Powerful Praise for Kevin Durant After Suns-Rockets Matchup

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Houston Rockets in heartbreaking fashion on Monday night, and among the many storylines that emerged from Toyota Center was the first matchup between Devin Booker and Kevin Durant since the star duo was split this summer.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 6

Views From the Game: Kevin Durant Closes Out the Phoenix Suns

The Houston Rockets welcome the Phoenix Suns into town after a tough loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. The Rockets saw their four game win streak come to an end as they fought uphill for most of the second half and came up just short.

Kevin Durant News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant takes shots at Suns, claims he was scapegoat for 2024 season

HOUSTON – Kevin Durant subtly pounded his chest after drilling the game-winner against the Phoenix Suns, and had some glaring comments about his feelings towards his former team afterwards as well.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant took shot at Suns after his game-winning shot

Kevin Durant did not hold back with his thoughts about beating the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. The Houston Rockets beat the Suns 100-97 at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 6

Multiple Rockets in Contention for Awards Halfway Through the NBA Season

The Houston Rockets have a lot to be happy about as we near the halfway point of the NBA season. They've managed to stay near the top of a crowded Western Conference with a combination of improved offense and solid defense, finding ways to win amid injuries.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant Gets His Revenge as Clutch Dagger Sinks the Suns

There are regular wins, and then there are wins that carry weight well beyond the final buzzer. On Monday night in Houston, Kevin Durant delivered the latter.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Suns’ Devin Booker’s truth bomb on losing game-winner battle to Kevin Durant

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 6

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after game-winner

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner

Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Most points in an NBA Cup game' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Former Suns star Kevin Durant calls game against Phoenix and fans aren’t happy

HOUSTON — Phoenix Suns fans had mixed reactions of disbelief and grudging respect on Monday after former Suns star Kevin Durant hit the game-winning shot against his former team for the Houston Rockets in a 100-97 victory.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 5

Kevin Durant's late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns

Kevin Durant nailed a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, and the Houston Rockets rallied for a 100-97 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday to secure the four-game season series.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

The Houston Rockets were down 13 to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter of Monday night's game, but that did not stop them from completing a late comeback.

Kevin Durant's late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 5

Rockets' Kevin Durant Leads NBA in Net Pay

The topic of money management among professional athletes has become a polarizing one. Many fans believe professional athletes are overpaid. Especially NBA players, who largely receive fully guaranteed contracts. Some players receive partial guarantees with performance escalators that drive up their earning potential but that's not the norm.