Category: Kevin Durant

PE Corner: the “Texas Longhorns” Nike KD 18

Staff

The KD 18 is the latest model in the signature line of Kevin Durant to the get the Longhorn treatment as, Durant and Nike continue to pay homage to the institution at which KD spent his brief collegiate career. This latest iteration of Longhorn exclusive footwear sports a burnt orange mesh upper overlaid with white and reflective overlays. A Longhorn logo is seen on the medial ankle , opposite a Swoosh on that off the lateral. KD logos are perched atop the tongue Underneath resides a burnt orange midsole with…

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“Coconut Milk” Nike KD 18 coming February 2026

Staff

This upcoming iteration of the KD 18 sports a coconut mesh foundational layer overlaid with sand drift suede. An additional and synthetic overlay flanks the foot, offers lateral support, and forms the loops of the lacing system.  Green shoes up via the KD logo perched atop the tongue, bordering the Swooshes that sandwich the ankle, as well as the “EA$Y” that appears backing the tongue.  Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole augmented with a large volume forefoot Zoom Air unit, as well as a green rubber outsole.  The Coconut Milk” Nike…

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An initial look at the “All-Star Illusion” Nike KD 6

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The KD 6 is making its return in 2026 and we have our first look at one of the returning colorways- the “All-Star Illusion.” Black serves as the base for this synthetic upper with a multicoloured pattern present, primarily on the lateral side. Glow-in-the-dark detailing is seen on the lateral and medial side Swooshes as well as the, tongue and its branding.  Underneath resides, a black midsole visible heel cushioning as well as a glow in the dark out Sole.  As it currently stands the All-Star illusion KD6 is slated…

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This KD 18 is inspired by the “Royal” Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

As we previously saw with the Air Bakin-inspired colorway, the aesthetics of classic Nike silhouettes, have found there way into come colorways of the KD 18 and this upcoming look for the KD 18 is inspired by another classic from Nike’s vault.  The “International Blue” iteration is inspired by the “Royal” Foamposite One. It sports an international blue upper paired with black at the underlays, tongue, and inner. An iridescent KD logo is seen perched atop the tongue, while the Swoosh on the lateral ankle shares the same aesthetic.  Underneath…

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Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal With Suns

Brandon King

The Kevin Durant trade saga has finally come to an end. KD was traded to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillion Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and a whopping 5 second round draft picks, per Shams Charania.  Durant, although 36 years old, enjoyed another statistically Impressive season, posting per game averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks on .527/.430/.839 splits. However, despite Durant’s continued excellence, the Suns were a disappointing 36-46 this season and finished 11th in the Western Conference. …

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Kevin Durant had time today

Brandon King

Due to his propensity to go back and forth on social media ( be it on his personal account or the occasional burner ) with those who he feel have disparaged him, basketball superstar Kevin Durant has been labeled “sensitive.” With his Phoenix Suns having long since been hurtled into the off-season far sooner than intended, Durant had time to engage in a social back and forth.  It began when an X user by the name of mr.outtheway addressed KD in a tweet that said “oh man @KDTrey5 fuck you…

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“Texas” Nike KD IV returning this holiday season

Brandon King

image via Sole Retriver The “Texas” is but one of several colorways of the still very popular KD IV that has been a part of Nike’s recent release plans.  As could be gleaned from its moniker, this KD IV is inspired by the University of Texas where Durant enjoyed a short, he was one-and-done, but a wildly successful collegiate career that propelled him to being the no.2 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. They sport a burnt orange fused upper with white wrapping the rear heel. Longhorn logos on…

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“Easter” Nike KD IV coming April 18

Brandon King

The “Easter” colorway of the very popular Nike KD Iv is making its very anticipated return next month.  Official images of the upcoming version have emerged and what we see is a mint green fused upper with a more intense version of the hue standing at the ankle strap. A white Swoosh is prominently displayed on the strap with additional such branding seen on the medial ankle. Darker mint green stands in on the KD branding on the rear heel, the “35” perched atop the tongue, and the small Swoosh…

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PE Corner: Kevin Durant wears “El Valle” KD 18 PE 

Brandon King

Monday night in their game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant laced up the “El Valle” PE iteration of the KD 18.  Deriving its aesthetic from the team’s “El Valley” jerseys, they sport a gradient orange upper reminiscent of a sunset sky overlaid with black at the toe. Purple shows up at the midfoot support overlay, with turquoise present at all the borders. Perched atop the respective tongues are a KD logo and “el Durant.” Black wraps the heel and is also home to multi-colored Swooshes on the medial and…

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Kevin Durant wears an Air Bakin-inspired KD18

Brandon King

Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant wore an iteration of his KD 18 inspired by the classic and controversial Air Bakin.  They sport a black mesh foundational layer, overlaid with red similar to that of the Bakin. The Swooshes that adorn the ankles feature a yellow-bordered black branding on the lateral side, while the medial side is home to a black trimmed red version of the iconic logo.  A vibrant yellow KD logo is perched atop the black tongue, with the same hue standing in on the…

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