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Kevin Durant once vowed never to rock Rockets jersey as 2x NBA champion joins Houston seeking another title: “I don’t think so”

The Kevin Durant trade saga ended on Sunday. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Houston Rockets acquired the two-time NBA champion from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade. While Houston fans are excited, "Good Day Chicago's" Jake Hamilton revealed a 2012 interview he had with him, where he vowed never to wear a Rockets

Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update: NBA insider confirms Pacers star’s devastating Achilles injury in Finals heartbreak

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury in the heartbreaking Game 7 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news on X on Monday. The league insider revealed that Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon while playing in Game 7 on Sunday. He also highlighted that

LeBron James passes $118,048,000 NBA champ’s story as perfect message for Bronny and Bryce to fuel their paths

LeBron James has been in the public eye since he was in high school. Even after 22 years in the NBA, the LA Lakers star still has a lot to offer to his fans, and his love for the game has remained intact. James has long preached that the cerebral side of basketball has kept

Dwight Howard spills details behind ugly altercation with Lance Stephenson, claims he apologized

Former players Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson got into a fight during the BIG3 season opener on June 14. Howard shared details of the altercation when he appeared on Monday's episode of the "Breakfast Club." Ad The eight-time NBA All-Star asserted that Stephenson started raising his hands as if he were going to throw punches

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘still can’t wrap his head around’ rare LeBron James and Michael Jordan company that not even Steph Curry is part of 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander managed to break the OKC Thunder's curse. He joined the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan (x2), and Shaquille O'Neal as the only four players in NBA history to win the Scoring Title, MVP and Finals MVP in the very same season. Ad It takes a special type of talent to do so

Nuggets usher in a new era with Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace leading front office reset

The Denver Nuggets are ushering in a new era after naming Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace as key front office operatives for the franchise. The Nuggets will appoint Tenzer as their executive vice president of basketball operations and Wallace as executive vice president for player personnel, Shams Charania announced Sunday. Ad “After the late-season firings

“My behaviour is detrimental to success?”: Kevin Durant snaps back after fan pins Rockets’ biggest issues on him before championship push

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest pure scorers the game of basketball has ever seen. That's why, even at 36, the news of his trade to the Houston Rockets stole some of the NBA Finals' thunder, no pun intended. Then again, some fans continue to take offense at his online behavior, as he's well

NBA Trade Rumors: Devin Booker’s stance on Suns future clear after Kevin Durant’s departure and Jalen Green’s arrival 

Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets has sparked conversations about Devin Booker's future in Phoenix. He's their best asset to trade and enter a rebuild. If he chooses to stay, the Suns don't have much to retool with after getting only one first-round pick for Durant. They got five second-rounders, Jalen Green and Dillon

“Go visit White House,” “Need Luka to lose weight”: Donald Trump’s friend Clay Travis sends powerful message urging OKC & NBA to ‘rebuild toxic...

Donald Trump’s friend Clay Travis posted a strong message on X urging the OKC Thunder and the NBA to ‘rebuild’ their ‘toxic brand’. Travis suggested that the Thunder should revisit the White House, which will help them gain the support of Republicans, who also buy sneakers. He pointed towards the low viewership from this year’s

“LeBum, you’ll never beat Jordan” – LeBron James heckled by salty Knicks fans during Lakers star’s New York visit

The Knicks fan base is living up to its notorious reputation, as they were seen heckling LeBron James on Sunday. Following an incident where they threw trash at a Pacers fan during the Eastern Conference Finals, Knicks fans continued their unruly behavior during the LA star's visit to New York. The video posted by TMZ

Top 5 shortest 2025 NBA Draft prospects ft. Jeremiah Fears

As the NBA world gears up for the 2025 NBA Draft, prospects of all shapes and sizes are being assessed by teams throughout the league. In recent weeks, these players have been evaluated based on their on-court workouts, interviews, and athletic abilities. Another factor that is used to assess these prospects is their height. The

Watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, wife Hailey Summers and first-born Ares click adorable pics with NBA and Finals MVP trophy

The OKC Thunder clinched their first title in 46 years, guided to the promised land by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was awarded the Finals MVP for his exploits. After the on-court celebrations, the Canadian, along with his wife and firstborn, was pictured celebrating with the NBA and Finals MVP trophies. Ad NBA's official X (formerly Twitter)
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“His shot was never broken” – JJ Redick’s lead assistant makes massive Bronny James statement after rugged rookie season

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Days after Elina Svitolina receiving death threats, Elena-Gabriela Ruse breaks down over slut-shaming and abuse after Cincinnati Open 1R loss

Elena-Gabriela Ruse recently expressed her dismay over receiving hate comments and abuse on social media platforms after her early exit at the Cincinnati Open. This incident took place shortly after Ukrainian athlete, Elina Svitolina, received death threats after her quarter-final loss at the Canadian Open. Ad Svitolina fell to Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinal clash

“They’ve been with me every single day” – Ben Shelton gives shout out to girlfriend Trinity Rodman & his family for ‘pushing’ him to...

Ben Shelton won his maiden ATP 1000 Masters event after clinching the Canadian Open title on Thursday. Shelton defeated Karen Khachanov in a gripping three-set final (6‑7, 6‑4, 7‑6). Ad The 22-year-old used this moment to shine a light on those who have stood behind him every step of the way. Shelton started by paying

“I slept like 30 minutes that night” – Shams Charania reveals BTS of viral Luka Doncic-Lakers trade tweet while highlighting struggles of NBA insider

Shams Charania broke the news of the stunning trade involving Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and LA Lakers big man Anthony Davis in early February. While most expected fireworks to happen a few days before the trade deadline, the ESPN reporter dropped a bomb. Charania tweeted the news of a trade that continues to reverberate