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Kevin Durant Reveals If He'd Take $100M Pay Cut to Chase NBA Title After Brunson, Knicks' Finals Run

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Updated Aug 28, 11:23 AM ET

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson took $113 million less on his contract extension in 2024 to help give his team more financial flexibility to build a strong squad, and two years later, the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 seasons.

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Steve Ballmer may skirt harshest charge in NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation

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Updated Aug 28, 4:48 PM ET

The most consequential outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation may not be the punishment. It may be the road map the league leaves behind.

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Cavs decide on Cam Whitmore’s future with the team

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cam Whitmore #1 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 19, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

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Blazers Fans Forecast Lillard, Holiday Starting Backcourt

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Updated Aug 29, 2:29 PM ET

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during media day on September 29, 2025 at the MODA Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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Kevin Durant continuing to diminish Warriors superteam leaves fans pissed

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Updated Aug 28, 12:22 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors will confidently tell you they ran the league for about four years straight, and it was only the Cleveland Cavaliers that stopped them once. Kevin Durant then joined the team and all of that changed for two years as they won back-to-back titles, with him earning NBA Finals MVP both times. […] The post Kevin Durant continuing to diminish Warriors superteam leaves fans pissed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars

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Updated Aug 29, 1:03 AM ET

Future Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is never shy to share his thoughts and made an interesting comment slighting the accomplishments of international stars. A conversation has emerged around the NBA about whether or not the league is now more international than American. Recent MVP winners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and […] The post Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars appeared first on HEAVY.

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Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: International Knicks, KD & Dray & T-Mac talk too much

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I let everybody down not publishing notes in a week, thinking there was nothing happening around the League but still saving clippings into a document that ended up growing monstrous. Won’t happen again, for my own health. “But now, I’m in New York. I feel like I have a home here, and I’m extremely happy.” […]

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Kevin Durant Describes LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers With Just One Word

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The new-look Philadelphia 76ers featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are the talk of the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season.As someone who will have to battle against the Sixers next season, Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant was recently asked about Philly, and he needed just one word to describe the team.Kevin Durant Calls […] The post Kevin Durant Describes LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers With Just One Word appeared first on HEAVY.

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Wizards Star Trae Young Sends 2-Word Message With New Roster Taking Shape

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Trae Young says he’s ready to “Lock In” as the Wizards prepare for a new era featuring AJ Dybantsa and another recent roster shakeup. The post Wizards Star Trae Young Sends 2-Word Message With New Roster Taking Shape appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caitlin Clark Gets Passed Over by Former Teammate In Favor Of A’ja Wilson For MVP

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Caitlin Clark is being touted as a strong MVP candidate by many of her fans, right from the moment discussions started getting heavy. However, a large percentage of baller fans are not in agreement with this, with many opting to support other players. This even includes many actual hoopers, who don’t seem to think that [...]

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Lonzo Ball Makes Surprising Prime Ja Morant Choice in NBA Debate

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Lonzo Ball chose Anthony Edwards to start, LaMelo Ball to come off the bench and Ja Morant to cut during an appearance on Michael Porter Jr.’s podcast.

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‘Worth so much’ – Kevin Durant agrees with Steph Curry on changing major NBA rule

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A major NBA rule change could be on the horizon if Kevin Durant and Steph Curry get their way on player equity. When Joe Lacob and Peter Guber bought the Golden State Warriors in 2010, the franchise was valued at $450 million.

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