Kevin Durant Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:36:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant Headline Team USA Basketball Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics https://sportzbonanza.com/lebron-james-steph-curry-kevin-durant-headline-team-usa-basketball-roster-for-the-2024-paris-olympics/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:58:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24151 LeBron James at the "Hustle" film premiere, in June 2022U.S. Basketball is reportedly finalizing the 12-man roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA is expected to be headlined by superstars LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), and Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns). According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, James, Curry, and Durant will be joined by Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), […]

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U.S. Basketball is reportedly finalizing the 12-man roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA is expected to be headlined by superstars LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), and Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns).

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, James, Curry, and Durant will be joined by Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Devin Booker (Suns), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jrue Holiday (Celtics), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat) and Anthony Davis (Lakers). Wojnarowski adds that Team USA could opt to keep one spot open for the time being.

Team USA is looking for redemption after a disappointing run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which saw them missing out on a medal with a third-place game loss to Canada. Out of players who were on the World Cup team, only Haliburton and Edwards will return for the Paris Olympics.

Curry will play at his first-ever Olympic games. He was close to playing at the 2016 Games in Rio but ended up withdrawing due to injuries. On the other hand, James returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2012, when he led Team USA to the gold medal.

Durant is the most accomplished Olympian on the team, having played in the last three Olympics and won gold each time.

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Kevin Durant Responds to Charles Barkley’s Comments That “He’s Not a Leader” https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-responds-to-charles-barkleys-comments-that-hes-not-a-leader/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:48:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23732 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022The Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has responded to Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s comments about him not being a leader in a recent interview. According to Durant, Barkley and people who question his leadership don’t have the full insight into everything he does “behind the scenes.” Barkley was making an appearance on TruTV’s alternative […]

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The Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has responded to Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s comments about him not being a leader in a recent interview. According to Durant, Barkley and people who question his leadership don’t have the full insight into everything he does “behind the scenes.”

Barkley was making an appearance on TruTV’s alternative broadcast of the All-Star game this past weekend and decided to share his opinion on Durant and his leadership skills.

“No disrespect to Kevin. Kevin’s a follower. He’s not a leader. He’s proven that on all his stops,” Barkley said.

Barkley’s comments have become a hot topic in the NBA in recent days, prompting Durant to address them during an interview with his media platform, Boardroom.

“I don’t feel like I want people to call me a leader, but I also don’t want people to say I’m not one either because they don’t see what goes on behind the scenes of what I talk about or my intentions or relationships that I’ve built with my teammates and my support staff,” Durant said.

Later in the interview, Durant also shared why those like Barkley may view him differently.

I’m not as charismatic as my peers; I don’t have a personality that’s fit for TV like my peers. You’ve got to sell what you’re doing as well, and I haven’t sold it enough,” Durant added.

Durant has been in great form for the Suns this season, averaging 28.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He earned his 14th All-Star appearance as a result.

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LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant Headline U.S. Player Pool for 2024 Paris Olympics https://sportzbonanza.com/lebron-james-steph-curry-and-kevin-durant-headline-u-s-player-pool-for-2024-paris-olympics/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:59:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23493 LeBron James at the China tour in 2018Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is returning to the Olympics. The USA Basketball announced the player pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with the list of 41 names being headlined by James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant. James, who has two gold medals with Team USA, hasn’t […]

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is returning to the Olympics. The USA Basketball announced the player pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with the list of 41 names being headlined by James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant.

James, who has two gold medals with Team USA, hasn’t played at the Olympics since the London Games in 2012. Curry is looking to play at his first Olympics, while Durant is looking for his fourth consecutive gold medal. Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid, who previously snubbed France and committed to playing for Team USA, is also on the list.

The rest of the player pool is a mix of established veterans and young superstars. The veterans include Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), and Paul George (Los Angeles Clipper), while young talent is represented by Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder).

With a star-studded list, Team USA is looking to send a statement to the rest of the world after an underwhelming performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA sent a team without many big names at the World Cup but returned empty-handed, finishing seventh.

It is important to note that the player pool is just a provisional list that will be subject to changes as the Paris Olympics approaches. However, all the players that are currently on it have expressed the desire to represent the United States in the summer.

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Suns’ Kevin Durant Enters Top 10 of NBA All-Time Scoring List, Surpasses Moses Malone https://sportzbonanza.com/suns-kevin-durant-enters-top-10-of-nba-all-time-scoring-list-surpasses-moses-malone/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22867 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022Kevin Durant’s 30 points were not enough for his Phoenix Suns to avoid a 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. However, it was more than enough to propel Durant into the Top 10 of the NBA’s All-Time scoring list. Durant entered the Nuggets game as the 11th on the all-time scoring list […]

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Kevin Durant’s 30 points were not enough for his Phoenix Suns to avoid a 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. However, it was more than enough to propel Durant into the Top 10 of the NBA’s All-Time scoring list.

Durant entered the Nuggets game as the 11th on the all-time scoring list in points but just 16 points behind Hall of Famer Moses Malone on No. 10. The 35-year-old made up the difference in the second quarter, scoring 17 points to get his NBA total to 27,410 compared to Malone’s 27,409.

Durant finished the game with 30 points to improve to 27,423 career points in the NBA. He needs 867 points to move to the No.9 spot, currently held by Carmelo Anthony.

“It’s a long journey to be up there, mentioned with the greats,” Durant said after the game. “It takes a lot of work, a lot of preparation, a lot of people helping me get to this point.” 

Kevin Durant has been considered one of the best scorers in the game, winning the NBA scoring title four times. He averaged more than 25 points per game in all but one season as a pro and averaged more than 30 points twice.

Despite being 35, Durant isn’t showing signs of slowing down, currently leading the league in scoring with 31.2 points per game.

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Kevin Durant Misses Suns v Grizzlies Due to Foot Issue https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-misses-suns-v-grizzlies-due-to-foot-issue/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:58:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22770 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022Kevin Durant missed out on the Phoenix Suns’ 110-89 in-season tournament win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday due to right foot soreness. While the Suns’ talisman has suffered numerous injury setbacks in previous seasons, this is the first game of the current season that Durant has missed. Durant has proven to be a critical […]

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Kevin Durant missed out on the Phoenix Suns’ 110-89 in-season tournament win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday due to right foot soreness. While the Suns’ talisman has suffered numerous injury setbacks in previous seasons, this is the first game of the current season that Durant has missed.

Durant has proven to be a critical factor in the success of the Suns’ offense this season, averaging 31.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 15 games. On Wednesday, the 35-year-old player scored 32 points and eight rebounds in the 123-115 triumph over the Golden State Warriors.

Joining the 13-time All-Star and four-time scoring champion on the sidelines during Friday’s win was Drew Eubanks with a left ankle sprain, Bradley Beal with a lower back strain, Damion Lee, who underwent right meniscus surgery, and Yuta Watanabe, with a left quad contusion.

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Kevin Durant Says He’s “100% Committed” to Playing With Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-says-hes-100-committed-to-playing-with-team-usa-at-the-2024-paris-olympics/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:43:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22305 Kevin Durant celebrates winning Men's Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in August.The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has three Olympic gold medals on his resume, but that won’t stop him from trying to get another one. In a chat with reporters on Tuesday, Durant said that he is “100% committed” to playing with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. After a disappointing outing […]

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The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has three Olympic gold medals on his resume, but that won’t stop him from trying to get another one. In a chat with reporters on Tuesday, Durant said that he is “100% committed” to playing with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

After a disappointing outing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball is determined to send its strongest team to the Paris Olympics. Managing director Grant Hill already got NBA MVP Joel Embiid and Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jrue Holiday to commit, with more star players expected to follow their lead.

Hill has yet to reach out to Durant, but it seems that there is no doubt he’ll get a positive response.

“It’s on whoever is making the calls,” Durant told Yahoo Sports when asked about playing at the 2024 Olympics. “They put the team together, they make the calls, but yeah, I’m committed to playing this summer. If they would have me on the team.”

Kevin Durant has been part of the Team USA at the past three Olympics and returned with a gold medal each time. He owns several records for Team USA at the Olympics, including points scored (435), points average (19.8), and field goals made (146).

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Kevin Durant Makes His Home Debut with the Suns https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-makes-his-home-debut-with-the-suns/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20638 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022The Phoenix Suns’ fans finally got a chance to watch superstar Kevin Durant play for their team in Footprint Center. Durant made his long-awaited home debut for the Suns on Wednesday night, helping the team to a 107-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Durant, who joined the Suns in a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn […]

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The Phoenix Suns’ fans finally got a chance to watch superstar Kevin Durant play for their team in Footprint Center. Durant made his long-awaited home debut for the Suns on Wednesday night, helping the team to a 107-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Durant, who joined the Suns in a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline, was originally supposed to make his home debut in early March against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But the 34-year-old player injured his ankle in the pregame warmups and ended up being ruled out for three weeks.

The missed time evidently left a mark on Durant as he entered the Timberwolves’ game rusty. He missed his first six field goal attempts before finally connecting on a fade-away jumper midway through the second period.

From there, Durant slowly grew more comfortable and finished the night with 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. He was five of 18 from the floor and two of four on 3-pointers while playing 29 minutes.

With Durant still searching for his groove, other Suns’ playmakers stepped up to carry the load. All-Star Devin Booker scored team-high 29 points, while veteran guard Chris Paul added 19 points and six assists.

The Suns are currently the fourth seed in the West with a 41-35 record. They are five games behind the Sacramento Kings at No. 3 and 0.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 6.

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Kevin Durant to Miss 2-3 Weeks Through Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-to-miss-2-3-weeks-through-injury/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:09:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20366 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022The Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will have to wait longer to make his home debut for his new team after he was ruled out of his team’s 132-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Durant slipped and injured his ankle during the pregame warmup, leading to his being ruled out of […]

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The Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will have to wait longer to make his home debut for his new team after he was ruled out of his team’s 132-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Durant slipped and injured his ankle during the pregame warmup, leading to his being ruled out of the game. After undergoing an MRI on Thursday, it was determined that Durant would be sidelined for at least the next two to three weeks.

“I feel bad for him because he feels bad,” Suns head coach Monty Williams said of Durant’s injury situation. “I saw his face and — I’ve been around him so many times — I know what he’s feeling, and I don’t want him feeling that way at all.”

Since joining the Suns from the Brooklyn Nets before the recent trade deadline, Durant has appeared in three games, all on the road. The new Suns star averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists during these games, shooting 69% as Phoenix emerged as victors on all three occasions. Durant has shot the highest field goal percentage in a player’s first three games with a team in NBA history when a minimum of 40 attempts were made.

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Durant Suns Debut Pushed Due to Knee Injury Setback https://sportzbonanza.com/durant-suns-debut-pushed-due-to-knee-injury-setback/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20206 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022Kevin Durant’s debut for the Phoenix Suns has been delayed as he entered the final stages of his injury return with a knee issue. The Suns are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a home game on Friday night. Durant took part in the entirety of the Suns’ two-hour workout and scrimmage following […]

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Kevin Durant’s debut for the Phoenix Suns has been delayed as he entered the final stages of his injury return with a knee issue. The Suns are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a home game on Friday night.

Durant took part in the entirety of the Suns’ two-hour workout and scrimmage following the All-Star break, however, the team did not want to risk him during the game against the Thunder while he still harbors an injury. Currently, the Suns consider him to be day-to-day. That being said, Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks remains a possibility.

Although absent through injury, praise has been rolling in for Durant from his new teammates after he participated in a 5-on-5 workout.

“When guys watch him work, I think it’s something that inspires people to get after it in their own workouts,” coach Monty Williams observed. “Because they’re not going to find anybody that goes as hard as Kevin. When he’s doing his individual stuff it’s amazing to watch.”

Williams noted that the workout that Durant participated in was the longest and most intense since the training camp during the summer.

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Suns Acquiring Superstar Kevin Durant in a Blockbuster Trade With the Nets https://sportzbonanza.com/suns-acquiring-superstar-kevin-durant-in-a-blockbuster-trade-with-the-nets/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:12:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20016 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022A year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the most-talented BIG 3 in the NBA in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, and it seemed like they would be a championship contender for years to come. As of Thursday morning, the Nets have neither of these players and couldn’t be further from contending for a […]

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A year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the most-talented BIG 3 in the NBA in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, and it seemed like they would be a championship contender for years to come. As of Thursday morning, the Nets have neither of these players and couldn’t be further from contending for a title.

According to multiple reports, the Phoenix Suns made a deal with the Nets to acquire Durant. The Suns will send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a pick swap to Brooklyn while also getting TJ Warren as part of the trade.

The deal comes just days after the Nets traded away disgruntled All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and picks. It likely signals the start of another rebuild for the troubled franchise unless they can use the acquired assets to replenish the lost star power.

Durant asked to be traded in the summer in an apparent power struggle with then-head coach Steve Nash. The Nets had talks with other teams but eventually decided there was no deal to be made and managed to fix their relationship with the player while letting go of Nash.

Even after trading away Irving, Brooklyn had full intention to continue with Durant and tried to explore trades that could help them improve the roster around him. But the 34-year-old player wanted out, and this time the Nets opted to take the best deal they had on the table and run with it.

Durant leaves an underwhelming legacy in New York that included regular playoff trips but only one postseason series win. His time with the Nets will always be viewed because of what it could be opposite to what it actually was.

For the Suns, this deal is all about getting the final piece of the puzzle that could move them across the finishing line and toward the NBA title. With Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, Phoenix has all the reasons to believe they are the best team in the Western Conference and possibly in the league. It also serves as a statement of intent by the new owner Mat Ishbia and signals better days for the Suns.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Kevin Durant Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:36:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant Headline Team USA Basketball Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics https://sportzbonanza.com/lebron-james-steph-curry-kevin-durant-headline-team-usa-basketball-roster-for-the-2024-paris-olympics/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:58:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24151 LeBron James at the "Hustle" film premiere, in June 2022U.S. Basketball is reportedly finalizing the 12-man roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA is expected to be headlined by superstars LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), and Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns). According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, James, Curry, and Durant will be joined by Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), […]

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U.S. Basketball is reportedly finalizing the 12-man roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA is expected to be headlined by superstars LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), and Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns).

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, James, Curry, and Durant will be joined by Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Devin Booker (Suns), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jrue Holiday (Celtics), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat) and Anthony Davis (Lakers). Wojnarowski adds that Team USA could opt to keep one spot open for the time being.

Team USA is looking for redemption after a disappointing run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which saw them missing out on a medal with a third-place game loss to Canada. Out of players who were on the World Cup team, only Haliburton and Edwards will return for the Paris Olympics.

Curry will play at his first-ever Olympic games. He was close to playing at the 2016 Games in Rio but ended up withdrawing due to injuries. On the other hand, James returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2012, when he led Team USA to the gold medal.

Durant is the most accomplished Olympian on the team, having played in the last three Olympics and won gold each time.

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Kevin Durant Responds to Charles Barkley’s Comments That “He’s Not a Leader” https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-responds-to-charles-barkleys-comments-that-hes-not-a-leader/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:48:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23732 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022The Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has responded to Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s comments about him not being a leader in a recent interview. According to Durant, Barkley and people who question his leadership don’t have the full insight into everything he does “behind the scenes.” Barkley was making an appearance on TruTV’s alternative […]

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The Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has responded to Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s comments about him not being a leader in a recent interview. According to Durant, Barkley and people who question his leadership don’t have the full insight into everything he does “behind the scenes.”

Barkley was making an appearance on TruTV’s alternative broadcast of the All-Star game this past weekend and decided to share his opinion on Durant and his leadership skills.

“No disrespect to Kevin. Kevin’s a follower. He’s not a leader. He’s proven that on all his stops,” Barkley said.

Barkley’s comments have become a hot topic in the NBA in recent days, prompting Durant to address them during an interview with his media platform, Boardroom.

“I don’t feel like I want people to call me a leader, but I also don’t want people to say I’m not one either because they don’t see what goes on behind the scenes of what I talk about or my intentions or relationships that I’ve built with my teammates and my support staff,” Durant said.

Later in the interview, Durant also shared why those like Barkley may view him differently.

I’m not as charismatic as my peers; I don’t have a personality that’s fit for TV like my peers. You’ve got to sell what you’re doing as well, and I haven’t sold it enough,” Durant added.

Durant has been in great form for the Suns this season, averaging 28.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He earned his 14th All-Star appearance as a result.

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LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant Headline U.S. Player Pool for 2024 Paris Olympics https://sportzbonanza.com/lebron-james-steph-curry-and-kevin-durant-headline-u-s-player-pool-for-2024-paris-olympics/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:59:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23493 LeBron James at the China tour in 2018Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is returning to the Olympics. The USA Basketball announced the player pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with the list of 41 names being headlined by James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant. James, who has two gold medals with Team USA, hasn’t […]

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is returning to the Olympics. The USA Basketball announced the player pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with the list of 41 names being headlined by James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant.

James, who has two gold medals with Team USA, hasn’t played at the Olympics since the London Games in 2012. Curry is looking to play at his first Olympics, while Durant is looking for his fourth consecutive gold medal. Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid, who previously snubbed France and committed to playing for Team USA, is also on the list.

The rest of the player pool is a mix of established veterans and young superstars. The veterans include Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), and Paul George (Los Angeles Clipper), while young talent is represented by Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder).

With a star-studded list, Team USA is looking to send a statement to the rest of the world after an underwhelming performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA sent a team without many big names at the World Cup but returned empty-handed, finishing seventh.

It is important to note that the player pool is just a provisional list that will be subject to changes as the Paris Olympics approaches. However, all the players that are currently on it have expressed the desire to represent the United States in the summer.

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Suns’ Kevin Durant Enters Top 10 of NBA All-Time Scoring List, Surpasses Moses Malone https://sportzbonanza.com/suns-kevin-durant-enters-top-10-of-nba-all-time-scoring-list-surpasses-moses-malone/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22867 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022Kevin Durant’s 30 points were not enough for his Phoenix Suns to avoid a 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. However, it was more than enough to propel Durant into the Top 10 of the NBA’s All-Time scoring list. Durant entered the Nuggets game as the 11th on the all-time scoring list […]

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Kevin Durant’s 30 points were not enough for his Phoenix Suns to avoid a 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. However, it was more than enough to propel Durant into the Top 10 of the NBA’s All-Time scoring list.

Durant entered the Nuggets game as the 11th on the all-time scoring list in points but just 16 points behind Hall of Famer Moses Malone on No. 10. The 35-year-old made up the difference in the second quarter, scoring 17 points to get his NBA total to 27,410 compared to Malone’s 27,409.

Durant finished the game with 30 points to improve to 27,423 career points in the NBA. He needs 867 points to move to the No.9 spot, currently held by Carmelo Anthony.

“It’s a long journey to be up there, mentioned with the greats,” Durant said after the game. “It takes a lot of work, a lot of preparation, a lot of people helping me get to this point.” 

Kevin Durant has been considered one of the best scorers in the game, winning the NBA scoring title four times. He averaged more than 25 points per game in all but one season as a pro and averaged more than 30 points twice.

Despite being 35, Durant isn’t showing signs of slowing down, currently leading the league in scoring with 31.2 points per game.

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Kevin Durant Misses Suns v Grizzlies Due to Foot Issue https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-misses-suns-v-grizzlies-due-to-foot-issue/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:58:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22770 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022Kevin Durant missed out on the Phoenix Suns’ 110-89 in-season tournament win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday due to right foot soreness. While the Suns’ talisman has suffered numerous injury setbacks in previous seasons, this is the first game of the current season that Durant has missed. Durant has proven to be a critical […]

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Kevin Durant missed out on the Phoenix Suns’ 110-89 in-season tournament win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday due to right foot soreness. While the Suns’ talisman has suffered numerous injury setbacks in previous seasons, this is the first game of the current season that Durant has missed.

Durant has proven to be a critical factor in the success of the Suns’ offense this season, averaging 31.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 15 games. On Wednesday, the 35-year-old player scored 32 points and eight rebounds in the 123-115 triumph over the Golden State Warriors.

Joining the 13-time All-Star and four-time scoring champion on the sidelines during Friday’s win was Drew Eubanks with a left ankle sprain, Bradley Beal with a lower back strain, Damion Lee, who underwent right meniscus surgery, and Yuta Watanabe, with a left quad contusion.

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Kevin Durant Says He’s “100% Committed” to Playing With Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-says-hes-100-committed-to-playing-with-team-usa-at-the-2024-paris-olympics/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:43:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22305 Kevin Durant celebrates winning Men's Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in August.The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has three Olympic gold medals on his resume, but that won’t stop him from trying to get another one. In a chat with reporters on Tuesday, Durant said that he is “100% committed” to playing with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. After a disappointing outing […]

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The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has three Olympic gold medals on his resume, but that won’t stop him from trying to get another one. In a chat with reporters on Tuesday, Durant said that he is “100% committed” to playing with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

After a disappointing outing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball is determined to send its strongest team to the Paris Olympics. Managing director Grant Hill already got NBA MVP Joel Embiid and Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jrue Holiday to commit, with more star players expected to follow their lead.

Hill has yet to reach out to Durant, but it seems that there is no doubt he’ll get a positive response.

“It’s on whoever is making the calls,” Durant told Yahoo Sports when asked about playing at the 2024 Olympics. “They put the team together, they make the calls, but yeah, I’m committed to playing this summer. If they would have me on the team.”

Kevin Durant has been part of the Team USA at the past three Olympics and returned with a gold medal each time. He owns several records for Team USA at the Olympics, including points scored (435), points average (19.8), and field goals made (146).

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Kevin Durant Makes His Home Debut with the Suns https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-makes-his-home-debut-with-the-suns/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20638 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022The Phoenix Suns’ fans finally got a chance to watch superstar Kevin Durant play for their team in Footprint Center. Durant made his long-awaited home debut for the Suns on Wednesday night, helping the team to a 107-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Durant, who joined the Suns in a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn […]

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The Phoenix Suns’ fans finally got a chance to watch superstar Kevin Durant play for their team in Footprint Center. Durant made his long-awaited home debut for the Suns on Wednesday night, helping the team to a 107-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Durant, who joined the Suns in a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline, was originally supposed to make his home debut in early March against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But the 34-year-old player injured his ankle in the pregame warmups and ended up being ruled out for three weeks.

The missed time evidently left a mark on Durant as he entered the Timberwolves’ game rusty. He missed his first six field goal attempts before finally connecting on a fade-away jumper midway through the second period.

From there, Durant slowly grew more comfortable and finished the night with 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. He was five of 18 from the floor and two of four on 3-pointers while playing 29 minutes.

With Durant still searching for his groove, other Suns’ playmakers stepped up to carry the load. All-Star Devin Booker scored team-high 29 points, while veteran guard Chris Paul added 19 points and six assists.

The Suns are currently the fourth seed in the West with a 41-35 record. They are five games behind the Sacramento Kings at No. 3 and 0.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 6.

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Kevin Durant to Miss 2-3 Weeks Through Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/kevin-durant-to-miss-2-3-weeks-through-injury/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:09:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20366 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022The Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will have to wait longer to make his home debut for his new team after he was ruled out of his team’s 132-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Durant slipped and injured his ankle during the pregame warmup, leading to his being ruled out of […]

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The Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will have to wait longer to make his home debut for his new team after he was ruled out of his team’s 132-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Durant slipped and injured his ankle during the pregame warmup, leading to his being ruled out of the game. After undergoing an MRI on Thursday, it was determined that Durant would be sidelined for at least the next two to three weeks.

“I feel bad for him because he feels bad,” Suns head coach Monty Williams said of Durant’s injury situation. “I saw his face and — I’ve been around him so many times — I know what he’s feeling, and I don’t want him feeling that way at all.”

Since joining the Suns from the Brooklyn Nets before the recent trade deadline, Durant has appeared in three games, all on the road. The new Suns star averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists during these games, shooting 69% as Phoenix emerged as victors on all three occasions. Durant has shot the highest field goal percentage in a player’s first three games with a team in NBA history when a minimum of 40 attempts were made.

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Durant Suns Debut Pushed Due to Knee Injury Setback https://sportzbonanza.com/durant-suns-debut-pushed-due-to-knee-injury-setback/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20206 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022Kevin Durant’s debut for the Phoenix Suns has been delayed as he entered the final stages of his injury return with a knee issue. The Suns are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a home game on Friday night. Durant took part in the entirety of the Suns’ two-hour workout and scrimmage following […]

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Kevin Durant’s debut for the Phoenix Suns has been delayed as he entered the final stages of his injury return with a knee issue. The Suns are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a home game on Friday night.

Durant took part in the entirety of the Suns’ two-hour workout and scrimmage following the All-Star break, however, the team did not want to risk him during the game against the Thunder while he still harbors an injury. Currently, the Suns consider him to be day-to-day. That being said, Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks remains a possibility.

Although absent through injury, praise has been rolling in for Durant from his new teammates after he participated in a 5-on-5 workout.

“When guys watch him work, I think it’s something that inspires people to get after it in their own workouts,” coach Monty Williams observed. “Because they’re not going to find anybody that goes as hard as Kevin. When he’s doing his individual stuff it’s amazing to watch.”

Williams noted that the workout that Durant participated in was the longest and most intense since the training camp during the summer.

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Suns Acquiring Superstar Kevin Durant in a Blockbuster Trade With the Nets https://sportzbonanza.com/suns-acquiring-superstar-kevin-durant-in-a-blockbuster-trade-with-the-nets/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:12:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20016 Kevin Durant at the "Point Gods" premiere in July 2022A year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the most-talented BIG 3 in the NBA in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, and it seemed like they would be a championship contender for years to come. As of Thursday morning, the Nets have neither of these players and couldn’t be further from contending for a […]

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A year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the most-talented BIG 3 in the NBA in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, and it seemed like they would be a championship contender for years to come. As of Thursday morning, the Nets have neither of these players and couldn’t be further from contending for a title.

According to multiple reports, the Phoenix Suns made a deal with the Nets to acquire Durant. The Suns will send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a pick swap to Brooklyn while also getting TJ Warren as part of the trade.

The deal comes just days after the Nets traded away disgruntled All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and picks. It likely signals the start of another rebuild for the troubled franchise unless they can use the acquired assets to replenish the lost star power.

Durant asked to be traded in the summer in an apparent power struggle with then-head coach Steve Nash. The Nets had talks with other teams but eventually decided there was no deal to be made and managed to fix their relationship with the player while letting go of Nash.

Even after trading away Irving, Brooklyn had full intention to continue with Durant and tried to explore trades that could help them improve the roster around him. But the 34-year-old player wanted out, and this time the Nets opted to take the best deal they had on the table and run with it.

Durant leaves an underwhelming legacy in New York that included regular playoff trips but only one postseason series win. His time with the Nets will always be viewed because of what it could be opposite to what it actually was.

For the Suns, this deal is all about getting the final piece of the puzzle that could move them across the finishing line and toward the NBA title. With Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, Phoenix has all the reasons to believe they are the best team in the Western Conference and possibly in the league. It also serves as a statement of intent by the new owner Mat Ishbia and signals better days for the Suns.

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