The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Durant

Ira Winderman: Thinking big led to losses, but Heat likely will do it all again

MIAMI — After an uneven season and rocky play-in ride, beyond debate has been that the Miami Heat have pushed through with a roster that has been lacking, needing a Friday high-wire act against the Chicago Bulls to advance.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: The Celtics and Bucks are neck and neck as the best teams in the postseason

The first round is going to be epic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023

NBA playoffs 2023: what to look out for in all eight opening-round ties

The NBA postseason (proper) tips off Saturday with the field of 16 fixed. Here’s what to watch for if you’re only just tuning in

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2023

Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons (remember him?) won’t play for the Nets. Which means the Sixers face a tougher challenge.

PHILADELPHIA — There are plenty of reasons to think that the 76ers will have a pretty easy time beating the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, who led the league in scoring and is likely to be voted its most valuable…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2023

Mikal Bridges accepts challenge as Nets’ No. 1 playoff option

NEW YORK — How is Mikal Bridges going to fare as the No. 1 option against a playoff-level defense?

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Why we shouldn’t take a Kawhi Leonard-Kevin Durant playoff showdown for granted

LOS ANGELES — The last time Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant faced each other in the playoffs, the anticipated showdown during the 2019 NBA Finals lasted all of 11 minutes 57 seconds.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Russell Westbrook opens up on relationship with Kevin Durant after "beef" rumours

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were a prolific duo on the Oklahoma City Thunder for nearly a decade, reaching the 2012 NBA Finals before Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2016

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Russell Westbrook Makes His Feelings on Kevin Durant Perfectly Clear Before Playoff Matchup

The two future Hall of Famers were teammates on the Thunder from 2008 to ’16.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2023

NBA playoffs live streams 2023: Schedule, channels, play-in games and how to watch online

The 2023 NBA playoffs live streams begin with Curry & Co. strong while Lebron and company forced to play-in to make it out.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 11, 2023

Expect Unpredictable NBA Playoffs Thanks to NFL-Style Parity

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has spearheaded several initiatives to give more teams a chance at winning a title.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 10, 2023