Kevin Durant
F-G 35
Height: 6-9 (206cm) Weight: 215 (98kg)
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Oklahoma City Thunder)
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Pre-Draft Team: Texas (Fr)
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
AAU Team: DC Blue Devils
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Durant has three game-winners in the Thunder's eight playoff games thus far. Kevin Durant’s practice habits remind Derek Fisher of Kobe Bryant. Kevin Durant is shooting 34.1 percent from the floor against the Mavericks. Kevin Durant averaged 28.0 points per game. LeBron James and Kevin Durant worked out together for five straight days last summer at the University of Akron. Kevin Durant has signed with Rob Pelinka. LeBron James and Kevin Durant have been named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in February. The Heat and Thunder were a combined 7-1 last week. Kevin Durant has scored 53.4 points per 48 minutes of clutch time, which is second to only Louis Williams of the Sixers. Kevin Durant is terminating his his five-year business relationship with agent Aaron Goodwin. Kevin Durant's go-ahead bucket led the Thunder over the Warriors on Tuesday night. The NBA announced their 2012 All-Star Starters on Thursday. The Thunder are the fourth worst defensive rebounding team in the NBA this season. Kevin Durant and LeBron James tied at 37% when GMs were asked the question of what player they would start a franchise with. Kevin Durant has said that he is dedicating his 11-12 season to former teammate Jeff Green, who is out for the year following heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. Jerry Colangelo pointed to Team USA’s abundance of star guards and forwards when discussing the talent level of a potential 19-man roster. USA Basketball is set to name 19 players who make up the preliminary roster for the 2012 Olympics. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were honored for games played Sunday, Dec. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 1. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo has a roster capable of Olympic glory. Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant got into a second quarter altercation. The Thunder already have Kevin Durant on a rising extension and would need a large payroll to retain Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins. Dec 20, 2011 | Larry Coon/ESPNKevin Durant will earn an extra $14,860,519 over the life of his extension due to the 'Derrick Rose Rule'. Kevin Durant is adding an indefensible shot perfected by Dirk Nowitzki. Kendrick Perkins praised Kevin Durant’s work ethic. Kevin Durant may get more minutes at the power forward position this season. Kevin Durant is in ongoing talks with BBC Bayreuth, but a deal does not yet appear imminent. Maccabi Tel Aviv has been mentioned as a potential suitor for Kevin Durant, but their interset isn't believed to be genuine. Kevin Durant's exploration of a deal overseas will widen, according to a source. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Valencia and BBC Bayreuth are interested in signing Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant took issue with Thursday's press conference where Adam Silver said the new system would have less player movement. Even though the math says the NBA players are leaving money on the table for the current season that they will never get back, they appear to realize that holding firm for a favorable deal is about the future. Oct 24, 2011 | Chicago TribuneKevin Durant had 42 points, 26 rebounds and 11 assists in a 176-171 victory in overtime. Kevin Durant will host a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City with LeBron James and Blake Griffin. Kevin Durant has spent a considerable amount of time in South Florida this summer while working alongside Joe Johnson Sep 30, 2011 | Marc Stein/ESPNMost stars have kept a low profile during CBA negotiations until this point. Kevin Durant says he doesn't want any other point guard except for Russell Westbrook. Kevin Durant slowed his interest in playing overseas when it appeared as though the sides were moving in the right direction on a new CBA. Kevin Durant continues to eat like a college student, preferring unhealthy options rather than those that could help him add bulk and improve his conditioning. Kevin Durant scored 59 points with LeBron James guarding him for most of the night, but his Goodman League team fell short. The NBA lockout paid a factor in Oklahoma City's inability to broker a deal with sponsors of the Thunder. The film will have a basketball subplot and is scheduled to begin shooting in mid-September. Kevin Durant is in the early stages of contract negotiations with the same Turkish team that has signed Deron Williams and has been pursuing Kobe Bryant. Kevin Durant scored 41 points in a 146-143 overtime win for Nike Pro City at Baruch College on Tuesday. Kevin Durant scored 66 points in an Entertainers Basketball Classic game on Monday at Rucker Park in Harlem. Kevin Durant is undecided on whether playing overseas is for him. Kevin Durant has been keeping close tabs on his teammates as they prepare for next season. Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose are reportedly being paid $400,000 apiece for playing in two exhibition games in the Philippines this weekend. Jul 23, 2011 | Chicago TribuneMcGee led all scorers in the exhibition game. Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul will play in a pair of exhibition games in the Philippines later this month. Team USA chief Jerry Colangelo plans to speak with members of the men’s basketball team about the next Olympic cycle. Jul 13, 2011 | InterAksyon.comKobe Bryant, Derrick Rose, and Kevin Durant will take part in a set of exhibition games against the Philippine national team. Kevin Durant is willing to listen to overseas offers, his agent told SI.com on Monday. Anthony Davis is projected by some as the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft. Kevin Durant was defiant when talking about the collective bargaining negotiations. Each summer, Kevin Durant uses the Goodman League to prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Kevin Durant is not happy that Dirk Nowitzki is headed back to the Finals. Kevin Durant scoffed at suggestions that Shawn Marion was solely responsible for limiting his scoring. Kevin Durant missed a potential game-winning three-point attempt with 2 seconds left in regulation. Kevin Durant has struggled to convert against DeShawn Stevenson. Kevin Durant expressed an interest in being the focal point of a free agency bidding war. Kevin Durant is reportedly a Miami homeowner. Kendrick Perkins has impressed Kevin Durant with his basketball knowledge. Zach Randolph scored a career playoff-high 34 points in Game 1 against the Thunder. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook got into a heated exchange during a timeout in Game 4. Since March 8, Kevin Durant has read passages each day from the black leather Bible he carries with his name engraved on the front cover. Sports Illustrated asked 166 NBA players who they would want shooting with the game on the line. Kevin Durant scored 41 points against Denver in Game 1. Apr 16, 2011 | Press ReleaseIn April, LeBron James averaged 8.0 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals, closing out his seventh straight season averaging at least 25 points, six rebounds and six assists. Apr 11, 2011 | Press ReleaseCarmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant led their teams to 4-0 weeks respectively. With the playoffs less than a week away, the vibe in the Oklahoma Thunder locker room is one of confidence. Apr 08, 2011 | ESPNDallasGeorge Karl believes that the Mavericks are a less difficult team to defend than the Thunder because Dallas is a one dimensional offensive threat. Having come in second in last year's MVP balloting, Kevin Durant's name hasn't come up much lately in MVP talk. Kobe Bryant recently said that the Thunder, along with the Bulls, were the team playing the best basketball in the league other than the defending champs. Kevin Durant has struggled with his shot this month, had nights when he was 3 of 14 and 6 of 21 and 5 of 18. Durant participated in the team's 75-minute practice session on Saturday. Thunder coach Scott Brooks said the injury will be re-examined before Saturday morning's light practice session. His challenge at this point is more about getting acclimated rather than his knee. New Washington owner Ted Lonsis often references the way the Thunder built around Kevin Durant. The Thunder are being cautious with Kevin Durant's sprained left ankle. Kevin Durant stepped on Tyler Hansbrough's foot in the second half on Wednesday night. The average age of players in NBA All-Star Game has historically been 28-years-old. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were honored for their play last week. Kevin Durant and Chris Bosh had words during Miami's win over Oklahoma City. Dwyane Wade and LeBron James have played together as Eastern Conference starters in the past. Kevin Durant hit his first buzzer-beating, game-winner since his rookie season on Saturday night against the Knicks. Jan 03, 2011 LeBron James and Dwyane Wade shared Player of the Month honors for December in the Eastern Conference. Dec 30, 2010 | Press ReleaseKobe Bryant is the overall leader with 1,153,694 votes. Kevin Durant will return to Oklahoma City's starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Warriors. Dec 04, 2010 | Toronto SunMyck Kabongo will join Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph as Canadian natives playing for the Texas Longhorns. Kevin Durant missed Friday night's game against the Raptors with a left knee sprain. Kevin Durant's endorsement portfolio is a rapidly growing list that includes Nike, Gatorade, Panini America and EA Sports. Kevin Durant is averaging 42.7 minutes per game, the highest rate in the NBA. Kevin Durant had his own private shootaround with President Barack Obama on Sept. 18. Kevin Durant says the Thunder need to improve their help defense. Kevin Durant played all five positions against the Heat on Friday. LeBron James was scheduled to have a party at The Midland on Thursday. Dwight Howard was asked which player he believes is better between Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Kevin Durant displayed a killer instinct while leading Team USA to a gold medal. Kevin Durant set a record for the most points scored by an American at the World Championships. Sep 11, 2010 | New York TimesKevin Durant scored 38 points in 38 minutes to help the United States advance to the championship game of the 2010 FIBA tournament. Aug 30, 2010 | New York TimesKevin Durant is the clear leader for the United States. Kevin Durant scored 22 points as Team USA moved to 2-0. Aug 14, 2010 | Boston HeraldKevin Durant quickly signed his contract extension this summer. Kevin Durant has agreed to a max extension that will not have an opt out after the fourth year. The Thunder began free agency by visiting Kevin Durant's house to discuss a contract extension.  RSS Feed |
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