Kevin Durant on trade rumors: 'It bothers me that people lie like that'
“So for somebody to say, ‘Phoenix wants to get out of the KD (business),’ I’m sitting here like, where is this coming from?” Durant said. “It bothers me that people lie like that and that the audience eats up the headline. I get sad when people buy into lies and just make up s***. “It’s bigger than ball at that point for me. I can’t control that. I feel for people. It’s a bad practice to have when you just believe anything, for one. Just believe what you see on TV. And then it’s another bad habit when you’re just lying.”
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports
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Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kevin Durant to @YahooSports on the draft night trade rumors: “You could just press the ‘KD want to leave’ button anytime you want some attention…’Oh, the journeyman is leaving again.’ That story is always gonna hit.”
sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durant-d… – 9:51 AM
Kevin Durant to @YahooSports on the draft night trade rumors: “You could just press the ‘KD want to leave’ button anytime you want some attention…’Oh, the journeyman is leaving again.’ That story is always gonna hit.”
sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durant-d… – 9:51 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
First story from Las Vegas on how this Olympic run could be the last Team USA ride for Kevin Durant and LeBron James across yet another bit of history that keeps them attached: arizonasports.com/story/3550201/… – 11:09 PM
First story from Las Vegas on how this Olympic run could be the last Team USA ride for Kevin Durant and LeBron James across yet another bit of history that keeps them attached: arizonasports.com/story/3550201/… – 11:09 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Stars of the Pacific Division that averaged 20 points per game last season
Kings: Fox, DeRozan (Sabonis 19.4)
Suns: KD, Booker (Beal 18.4)
Lakers: LeBron, AD
Clippers: Kawhi (Harden 16.4)
Warriors: Steph – 10:51 PM
Stars of the Pacific Division that averaged 20 points per game last season
Kings: Fox, DeRozan (Sabonis 19.4)
Suns: KD, Booker (Beal 18.4)
Lakers: LeBron, AD
Clippers: Kawhi (Harden 16.4)
Warriors: Steph – 10:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A cool Olympic tidbit for Kevin Durant: He is not the lone Olympian competing that is from Prince George’s County.
While on the topic of absolutely needing to go see Simone Biles compete, he wants to see when PG County is representing as well. – 9:38 PM
A cool Olympic tidbit for Kevin Durant: He is not the lone Olympian competing that is from Prince George’s County.
While on the topic of absolutely needing to go see Simone Biles compete, he wants to see when PG County is representing as well. – 9:38 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
As you can see, I’m in Las Vegas! Team USA is bucket list stuff for me so I couldn’t be more excited. Daily posts coming, including some exclusive stuff w/ Book and KD. – 7:58 PM
As you can see, I’m in Las Vegas! Team USA is bucket list stuff for me so I couldn’t be more excited. Daily posts coming, including some exclusive stuff w/ Book and KD. – 7:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns starters: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic.
Bench: Royce O’Neale, Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris, Nassir Little, David Roddy, Damion Lee, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro.
2-way: Jalen Bridges, Collin Gillespie.
Thoughts? #Suns. pic.twitter.com/6RCdqBVWKc – 6:52 PM
Phoenix Suns starters: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic.
Bench: Royce O’Neale, Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris, Nassir Little, David Roddy, Damion Lee, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro.
2-way: Jalen Bridges, Collin Gillespie.
Thoughts? #Suns. pic.twitter.com/6RCdqBVWKc – 6:52 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Lebron James on what it means to be teammates with Kevin Durant again 12 years after their last Olympics together over a time full of signature moments the two share.
“It’s a salute to our commitment to our craft.” pic.twitter.com/wl83KegPwg – 5:52 PM
Lebron James on what it means to be teammates with Kevin Durant again 12 years after their last Olympics together over a time full of signature moments the two share.
“It’s a salute to our commitment to our craft.” pic.twitter.com/wl83KegPwg – 5:52 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Six other players are scheduled to talk after Team USA practice on Monday and Tuesday ahead of the game against Canada on Weds in Vegas.
Monday: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum
Tuesday: Bam Adebayo, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard – 3:58 PM
Six other players are scheduled to talk after Team USA practice on Monday and Tuesday ahead of the game against Canada on Weds in Vegas.
Monday: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum
Tuesday: Bam Adebayo, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard – 3:58 PM
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Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Asked Isaiah Hartenstein his thoughts on being viewed as the biggest FA signing in Thunder history
Mentioned how when he was in Germany, he used to watch KD/Russ/Harden. Said Russ was one of the 1st guys to text him and told him if he needs anything from “the O” to text him pic.twitter.com/kYM71zRTLx – 2:28 PM
Asked Isaiah Hartenstein his thoughts on being viewed as the biggest FA signing in Thunder history
Mentioned how when he was in Germany, he used to watch KD/Russ/Harden. Said Russ was one of the 1st guys to text him and told him if he needs anything from “the O” to text him pic.twitter.com/kYM71zRTLx – 2:28 PM
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The noise, however, probably won’t stop and Durant knows it. Hence, he turns the lens to the fans who pack arenas across the states to see him play. “Don’t let that blind you from what I’m doing on the basketball court, because that could irritate you as a fan, ‘Damn, this (guy) leaving again?’” he said. “Even if I do leave, am I playing good basketball, though? Like, what matters? Does it matter that I got a jersey on, or the basketball I’m playing? I want better for the fans. I want them to enjoy the experience. But when you thinking about narratives and lies like that … ” -via Yahoo! Sports / July 7, 2024
The Houston Rockets were mentioned as a team who would be a suitor. And Durant, who’s frequently online, saw the rumblings. “It’s hard not to hear what they got to say about you,” Durant said. “Because especially when you could just make up lies and everybody gonna believe you.” Durant repeatedly called the claims “lies” and said he’s been in regular contact with the Suns’ front office, coaching staff and players. -via Yahoo! Sports / July 7, 2024
“I’ve been a role player,” Durant said. Well, kinda. “I’ve always played a role. My whole career. That’s why I’m so good at basketball.” He starts rattling off the micro roles he’s played on various teams: wing defender, ball-handler, facilitator, and one he didn’t have to mention: scorer. “I can tap in and roll at any time,” Durant said. “It’s about how many minutes, how many shots I’m gonna get. I just love to play the game. If it’s a good situation, if I’m still enjoying the game of basketball, my goal is to play this (game) till the wheels fall off, for whatever role that is, so we’ll see.” -via Yahoo! Sports / July 7, 2024