Tag: Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant-out for game 2 of West Finals

Brandon King

Golden State will be without Kevin Durant for at least one more game. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes , the Warriors have ruled Durant out for game two of the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazer. KD has missed the previous two games, spanning the end of the Houston series and spilling over into the conference finals, after suffering an initially scary looking calf strain in game six of the conference semifinals. Should the Warriors take a 2-0 lead in the series, there will be less incentive…

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Steve Kerr says Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins haven’t been cleared for on court activities yet

Brandon King

When the Golden State Warriors hit the court for game one of the Western Conference Finals, DeMarcus Cousins nor Kevin Durant will be in their lineup.  Both All-Stars suffered potential injuries that initially looked like they could keep them out an extended period of time. Cousins suffered a partially torn quadriceps when he was chasing down a loose ball in game 2 of the Warriors’ first round playoff series against the Clippers. When Durant grabbed his lower leg after turning up court after hitting a jump shot, fears of a…

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May 9, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers James HardenHOU @ GSW 31 4 8 4 stl Klay ThompsonGSW vs. HOU 27 4 1 5-10 3-pt G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. BOS 20 8 8 2 stl, 2 blk Stephen CurryGSW vs. HOU 25 6 5 Nikola MiroticMIL vs. BOS 10 11 3 2 stl Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BOS 19 8 5 Marcus MorrisBOS @ MIL 14 11 3 George HillMIL vs. BOS 16 3 1 Eric BledsoeMIL vs. BOS 18 6 2 P.J. TuckerHOU @ GSW 1 Yesterday’s Scores Houston Rockets  99 Golden State Warriors  104 PTS J.Harden-HOU…

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Kevin Durant will not return to Game 5 with calf strain

Brandon King

Golden State Warriors all-world forward Kevin Durant will not return to Game 5 after leaving with a lower leg injury. After hitting a baseline jumper, Durant pulled up lame and held his lower leg. Durant immediately hobbled off the floor and went straight to the locker room and the worst was feared. TNT analyst and NBA hall-of-famer Reggie Miller, was commentating the game, thought that Durant half torn his Achilles’ tendon. However after going to the back and being examined, it was determined that is was a right calf strain.…

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The Best Player in the NBA according to Patrick Beverley

Brandon King

For the past few seasons, there has been a debate on who is the best player in the NBA, For Patrick Beverley, its quite obvious who is the top dog in the Association. Here is what the soon-to-be free agent guard had to say on NBA Gametime earlier today: Does he have a point? Beverley would well-equipped to speak on the subject , as he spends 82 nights a year matched up with the opposing team’s best player, so he sees theses guys up close and personal. The sentiment of…

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April 26, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers Kevin Durant showed up huge in game 6 of the Warriors’ series against the scrappy Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 50 points, including 38 in the first half. Kevin DurantGSW @ LAC 50 6 5 14-15 ft Stephen CurryGSW @ LAC 24 6 6 S. Gilgeous-AlexanderLAC vs. GSW 22 5 6 Draymond GreenGSW @ LAC 16 14 10 Triple-double D. GallinariLAC vs. GSW 29 5 0 2 stl Andre IguodalaGSW @ LAC 15 4 4 3 stl P. BeverleyLAC vs. GSW 11 14 7 2 blk M. HarrellLAC vs.…

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University Red KD 12 Official Images

Brandon King

After being seen for the first time on the feet of one Mr. Kevin Durant, we finally have official images of the third colorway of the KD 12. It is outfitted in a red upper complemented with black details at various locations. The upper is supported by a white, speckled midsole that is partially encased on lateral side and a semi milky translucent outsole. The University Red KD12 is set to release May 3 at select retail venues and nike.com. The sticker price is set at $150 USD. Nike KD12University…

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April 23, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers Kevin DurantGSW vs. LAC 45 6 6 12-12 ft Lou WilliamsLAC @ GSW 33 4 10 M. HarrellLAC @ GSW 24 5 2 11-14 fg Clint CapelaHOU vs. UTA 16 10 2 3 blk P. BeverleyLAC @ GSW 17 14 4 D. GallinariLAC @ GSW 26 7 2 Stephen CurryGSW vs. LAC 24 3 4 Ricky RubioUTA @ HOU 17 2 11 3 stl James HardenHOU vs. UTA 26 6 6 3 stl, 4 blk Joe InglesUTA @ HOU 11 6 9 3 stl Yesterday’s Scores Los Angeles…

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University Red KD 12 has a release date

Brandon King

This colorway of Kevin Durant’s twelfth signature was broken out by KD during this year’s NBA Playoffs now has a release date. This KD 12 sports a University Red upper complimented by black detailing through the upper. KD logos are found on the tongue and lateral lower heel and a white Swoosh is also present on the medial side. A white speckled midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “University Red” Nike KD 12 is scheduled to release May 3 at nike.com and select retailers. The…

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Kevin Durant to miss game against Rockets with ankle injury

Brandon King

As reported by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Golden State Warriors superstar forward Kevin Durant, will not play in the team’s Wednesday game against the Houston Rockets. Durant suffered an ankle injury in the team’s 115-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Monday it was reported by Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle that KD was day-to-day. As integral as KD has been and will be to Golden State’s pursuit of a three-peat, they will likely bring him along slowly, as their most important games are to be played in May…

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