Jayden Daniels Talks Family, College vs. Pro Football and Why ‘Nothing Gets Past My Mama’ with Kevin Durant & Travis Scott | WATCH
*With setting records, creating Hail Mary moments, and bringing his Washington Commanders into the playoff conversation, Jayden Daniels has gained a rep for positively shifting things. But with each achievement and more attention paid to his game, the LSU Tiger turned Commander remains rooted to what got him to the table and is not ashamed […]
Kevin Durant Claps Back at Stephen A. Smith’s Critique of Leadership
*NBA star Kevin Durant and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith are at odds after Smith criticized Durant’s leadership. Following the Phoenix Suns’ season opener, Smith praised Durant’s talent but suggested he lacks the impact to inspire his team, according to Basketball Network. Durant clapped back in a statement to The Athletic, noting that Smith speaks […]
Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club is Back As Fanatics Fest Lounge Experience
*Jay-Z‘s 40/40 Club has reopened to the beat of a different event. The reopening was among the highlights for Fanatics Fest NYC 2024. The annual event, which is taking place August 16-18 at New York City’s Javits Center, is noted for giving festival goers a chance to meet sports idols live as well as hunt […]
Kevin Durant Expresses Disappointment Over Exclusion from Nike’s Paris Olympics Ad
*Nike’s “Winning Isn’t for Everyone” campaign for the Paris Olympics features stars like William Defoe, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, and Victor Wembanyama. However, Kevin Durant, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, was notably absent. According to Footwear News, Durant voiced his disappointment on Instagram, questioning why Nike left him out despite his long-term association […]
‘Amazing to be Amongst the Greats’: Kevin Durant Moves Into Top 10 on NBA All-time Scoring List | WATCH
*(CNN) — Kevin Durant moved up to No. 10 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Phoenix Suns’ 119-111 loss against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Durant went off for 30 points in the matchup to take his all-time points tally to 27,423 – overtaking NBA icon Moses Malone in the process. It seemed […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Grammy Nominated Tristan Mack Wilds Returns in ‘Swagger’ Role on Apple TV+
*“Alonzo is an executive in an up and coming…sneaker company,” said Tristan Mack Wilds (The Wire, Red Tails) about his role in the sports drama “Swagger,” inspired by NBA Kevin Durant’s experiences in the world of youth basketball, which launched its second season June 23, 2023, on Apple TV+. “I have friends in similar business […]
Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade and Kevin Durant Invest in Tiger Woods’ TMRW Sports
*Tiger Woods is making significant moves in the sports media industry via his TMRW Sports venture. The company, founded with partners Mike McCarley and Rory McIlroy to build “progressive approaches to sports, media, and entertainment,” has just added some heavy hitters to its roster of all-star investors. NBA superstars Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant, and Rich Kleiman’s 35V join other basketball […]
NBA Action! Kevin Durant Traded to Phoenix – Kyrie Irving Leads Mavs to Victory in Debut Over Clippers | VIDEOs
*Welp, in case you didn’t know, the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night in a blockbuster trade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. According to the reports, the Nets are acquiring Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap to […]
Charles Barkley, Kevin Durant Trade Jabs After ‘Bus Rider’ Diss | VIDEO
*The war of words continues between former NBAer turned TNT analyst Charles Barkley and Nets forward Kevin Durant. The sparring seems to have started Monday after the Brooklyn Nets were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday. After the game, Barkley called Durant a “bus rider” during “Inside the NBA” on TNT, Yahoo reports. “I don’t […]
How to Slow Down Kevin Durant: Let the Reaper Reap | VIDEO
*We have 23 more days left until the start of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. As I mentioned in my last article, to do my civic duty in aiding your preparation for basketball’s second season, I have decided to spend the next month studying some of the NBA’s biggest stars and (hopefully) prescribing some tips for […]
LeBron James Keeps Highest–Paid NBA Player Streak Alive for Eighth Straight Year
*Four MVP Awards. Four championships. 17 All-Star Game selections. And now eight straight years topping Forbes’ list of the highest-paid players in the NBA, with more than $110 million earned. It’s safe to say LeBron James reign as King of pro basketball is very much secure, with 36 years of living and coming into his […]
Kevin Durant’s Having A Career Year, Even if Steph Curry Won Round 1
*When Steph Curry and his Golden State Warriors walked into Barclays Center on Tuesday night, they knew that they were squaring off against the Eastern Conference’s hottest team. Wanting to make amends for their Sunday loss to the Charlotte Hornets, the Warriors had some extra pep in their step. And they knew they needed it. […]
Stats Notebook: Kevin Durant is On Pace for His Best Offensive Season Ever
*LeBron James and Chris Paul represent the faces of the fight against Father Time in today’s NBA. Kevin Durant deserves more praise for his Luke Skywalker-esque brush-off of aging and injury. Durant, now 33, should be beginning the conventional decline of his professional career. Except he isn’t. The Brooklyn Nets star returned last season after […]
Second Take: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams Go At Each Other Again, This Time Over Aaron Rodgers (Watch)
*Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams insist they are friends, and that their intense arguments are not personal. With that in mind, the two have gone viral yet again over a second heated discussion related to Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccine … this time, with an Aaron Rodgers twist. Their first on-air […]
Inspired by NBAer Kevin Durant, Reggie Rock Bythewood Creates ‘Swagger’ – Streaming on Apple TV+ Oct. 29 | VIDEO
*Writer/Director Reggie Rock Bythewood has proudly made a career from elevating stories that have cultural impact. From his first screenplay “Get On The Bus” to “Notorious,” Reggie Rock Bythewood’s imprint is authentic. It is filled with heart & soul and the unsettling truth that despite our excellence, being Black in America comes with obstacles and […]
