Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets defends Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/07/photos-phoenix-suns-denver-nuggets-game-4-nba-western-conference-playoffs/

After all the noise and worries at the start of the season, culminating in the firing of Steve Nash (and somehow not culminating in the trading of Kevin Durant), the Brooklyn Nets figured it out.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/29331c718e0d76fe?ref=ff

All the while the Clippers kept mulling their own options for how to optimize their tandem of to keep pace in a Western Conference that is getting stronger after the Phoenix Suns reportedly struck a deal for Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant late Wednesday.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2023-02-08/clippers-mavericks-kyrie-irving-nba-recap

And the Clippers had the misfortune of drawing a stacked Suns team (who added superstar Kevin Durant to their roster at the deadline in the first round.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/15/nba-playoff-preview-first-round-analysis

Back then, Curry benefitted from a No 2 option who was arguably the No 1 (the eventual NBA finals MVP Kevin Durant); these days, LeBron shares the load with the world-beating Anthony Davis with a fresh and surprisingly deep supporting cast to buoy them.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2023/may/13/lebron-james-stephen-curry-rivalry-lakers-warriors

Because he was acquired in the midseason deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, the Nets star has one more game available to play.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/08/nets-mikal-bridges-set-to-play-83rd-game-in-82-game-season-on-sunday/

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant.

Source: https://basquiatstrings.co.uk/ucla-gymnastics-falls-short-in-ncaa-championship-quest-bt-news

“Dame so great,” wrote Suns star Kevin Durant.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/27/damian-lillard-drug-tested-by-nba-after-epic-71-point-game/

Do you want to be able to go head-to-head with Kevin Durant?

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/nba/adam-silver-cosplays-steve-jobs-debuting-wild-nba-app-technology.html

He joined Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and formed a Big Three that was never very big.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/10/30/report-clippers-acquiring-james-harden-in-trade-with-76ers/

If the Raptors HAD dealt (plus one of Pascal, O.G. or Fred) for Durant and also pulled off the trade, that team with Kevin Durant, Poeltl plus two of Pascal, might’ve been good enough to get past the play-in.

Source: https://www.thestar.com/sports/doug_smiths_sports_blog/2023/06/18/raptors-mailbag-revisiting-the-scottie-barnes-kevin-durant-trade-rumours-and-why-you-hang-onto-og-anunoby.html

I have prop bet picks for Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, as well as a pick for the Celtics’ matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/11/nba-best-bets-today-predictions-kevin-durant-jayson-tatum-critical-game-6s/

Inspired by the experiences of NBA legend Kevin Durant, the show provides a unique look at the machinations of youth basketball.

Source: https://screenrant.com/swagger-cast-guide-characters-actors/

It put Simmons in a Nets lineup that already included Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, so on paper, the team certainly looked good.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/02/these-ben-simmons-comments-about-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-didnt-age-well/

It’s worth noting that while they were not selected, Pascal Siakam, De’Aaron Fox and Anthony Edwards will be replacing Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Zion Williamson in the All-Star Game due to injury.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/02/18/nba-all-star-game-preview-who-is-playing-in-all-star-game/

Kevin Durant had the honor twice, with Stephen Curry doing it once.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/10/26/nba-all-star-game-will-ditch-the-gimmicks-return-to-classic-east-versus-west-format/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-all-star-game-will-ditch-the-gimmicks-return-to-classic-east-versus-west-format

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden won one playoff series together before all forcing their way out, but the trades that sent them elsewhere helped stock Brooklyn with a perfectly respectable team.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2023/4/15/23675620/nba-playoff-odds-ranked-celtics-lakers-title-sixersd

Kevin Durant reportedly had the Suns atop his list of trade destinations this summer, and they pursued him heavily in 2019.

Source: https://deadspin.com/nba-trade-deadline-kevin-durant-nets-suns-warriors-1850098696

Kevin Durant (right MCL sprain) was out, along with David Duke Jr., Kessler Edwards, and Dru Smith all on G League assignment.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/20/nets-ben-simmons-ejected-after-controversial-call/

Kyrie Irving, left, and Kevin Durant played only 74 regular-season games together after joining the Nets before the 2019-20 N.B.A. season.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/sports/basketball/kyrie-irving-trade-nets-kevin-durant.html