Mike James: I doubt Kevin Durant will ever play in Europe
Even though Durant had mentioned the idea of concluding his playing days in Barcelona, James played down the likelihood of the Phoenix Suns superstar making a move to the Old Continent. “When he said that, I think that it got made to be something bigger,” James pointed out. “I doubt he will ever play here, to be honest. Like all of us, got caught in the moment and just enjoying where you at, and he just probably said something, but I doubt he will ever be here. He just enjoyed his time here and said it to make some people happy.”
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Mike James doubts Kevin Durant will ever play in Europe 🤔 pic.twitter.com/x3adC9JOpW – 3:05 AM
Mike James doubts Kevin Durant will ever play in Europe 🤔 pic.twitter.com/x3adC9JOpW – 3:05 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant ‘making progress’ with right hamstring strain, says Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel.
Listed questionable for #Suns game Friday vs. Heat azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:36 PM
Kevin Durant ‘making progress’ with right hamstring strain, says Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel.
Listed questionable for #Suns game Friday vs. Heat azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns list Kevin Durant as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Heat, now calling it a right hamstring strain.
Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) and Nassir Little (left knee soreness) are also questionable, while Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remains out – 7:11 PM
Suns list Kevin Durant as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Heat, now calling it a right hamstring strain.
Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) and Nassir Little (left knee soreness) are also questionable, while Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remains out – 7:11 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Suns injury report vs. Heat:
QUESTIONABLE: Kevin Durant (right hamstring strain), Eric Gordon (right knee soreness), Nassir Little (left knee soreness).
OUT: Damion Lee (knee). – 7:05 PM
Suns injury report vs. Heat:
QUESTIONABLE: Kevin Durant (right hamstring strain), Eric Gordon (right knee soreness), Nassir Little (left knee soreness).
OUT: Damion Lee (knee). – 7:05 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: It’s the changing of the guard in the West, as LeBron/Steph/KD have to make room for the new kings. It’s the circle of life sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-s… – 7:01 PM
New for @YahooSports: It’s the changing of the guard in the West, as LeBron/Steph/KD have to make room for the new kings. It’s the circle of life sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-s… – 7:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant (27.9 PPG, 6.8 APG, 5.4 RPG, 1.2 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 53.6 FG%, 45.3 3P%, 5-7 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.9 PPG, 6.6 APG, 5.4 RPG, 3.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 55.3 FG%, 26.8 3P%, 10-3 record) won it – 4:02 PM
Kevin Durant (27.9 PPG, 6.8 APG, 5.4 RPG, 1.2 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 53.6 FG%, 45.3 3P%, 5-7 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.9 PPG, 6.6 APG, 5.4 RPG, 3.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 55.3 FG%, 26.8 3P%, 10-3 record) won it – 4:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel said Kevin Durant (hamstring) did non-contact work, working with medical team to test the hamstring with sprints.
Vogel said he doesn’t have status update on Durant, but has been saying day-to-day. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VmVPSC2jtH – 3:44 PM
Frank Vogel said Kevin Durant (hamstring) did non-contact work, working with medical team to test the hamstring with sprints.
Vogel said he doesn’t have status update on Durant, but has been saying day-to-day. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VmVPSC2jtH – 3:44 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
No contact, partial practice for Kevin Durant today. Did sprint tests. Going through things with the medical staff now, per Frank Vogel. – 3:42 PM
No contact, partial practice for Kevin Durant today. Did sprint tests. Going through things with the medical staff now, per Frank Vogel. – 3:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Making progress, getting closer.”
Frank Vogel says Kevin Durant (right hamstring tightness) did the non-contact parts of practice and then did some sprint work with the medial team to test it out. Status still uncertain for tomorrow – 3:39 PM
“Making progress, getting closer.”
Frank Vogel says Kevin Durant (right hamstring tightness) did the non-contact parts of practice and then did some sprint work with the medial team to test it out. Status still uncertain for tomorrow – 3:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Yuta Watanabe, Saben Lee and Theo Maledon after practice.
For the curious, Kevin Durant (hamstring) isn’t getting up shots. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rhE2ozhkOZ – 3:30 PM
Yuta Watanabe, Saben Lee and Theo Maledon after practice.
For the curious, Kevin Durant (hamstring) isn’t getting up shots. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rhE2ozhkOZ – 3:30 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
First fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting. #Rockets @alperennsengun (335,115 votes) is 7th among west front court players. Each do the 3 leading vote-getters (LeBron, KD, Jokic) have roughly 5x as many votes or more. pic.twitter.com/znDa8zctoH – 1:04 PM
First fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting. #Rockets @alperennsengun (335,115 votes) is 7th among west front court players. Each do the 3 leading vote-getters (LeBron, KD, Jokic) have roughly 5x as many votes or more. pic.twitter.com/znDa8zctoH – 1:04 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mike James cleared air on Olympiacos rumors, addressed his current contract status & talked about conversations with PAO owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos 👀
He also shared whether he sees Kevin Durant finishing his career in Europe: basketne.ws/3H9SCx7
basketnews.com/news-199755-mi… – 11:17 AM
Mike James cleared air on Olympiacos rumors, addressed his current contract status & talked about conversations with PAO owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos 👀
He also shared whether he sees Kevin Durant finishing his career in Europe: basketne.ws/3H9SCx7
basketnews.com/news-199755-mi… – 11:17 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
The best EuroLeague players after 18 rounds this season, per @HoopsHype’s advanced Global Rating statistic.
Mike James to win his first MVP award? pic.twitter.com/sxUdn6Nop7 – 10:16 AM
The best EuroLeague players after 18 rounds this season, per @HoopsHype’s advanced Global Rating statistic.
Mike James to win his first MVP award? pic.twitter.com/sxUdn6Nop7 – 10:16 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
For East Coast and early West Coast risers:
What we learned: Full strength Clippers too much for Phoenix Suns without injured Kevin Durant (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:46 AM
For East Coast and early West Coast risers:
What we learned: Full strength Clippers too much for Phoenix Suns without injured Kevin Durant (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:46 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Consistency at its finest! 😤
Mike James hitting double figures in points for 1⃣8⃣ consecutive games 🔥 pic.twitter.com/c7JNXQz1h7 – 3:58 PM
Consistency at its finest! 😤
Mike James hitting double figures in points for 1⃣8⃣ consecutive games 🔥 pic.twitter.com/c7JNXQz1h7 – 3:58 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mike James rewriting the three point range rules 👀
pic.twitter.com/KF0DwgKNIK – 3:44 PM
Mike James rewriting the three point range rules 👀
pic.twitter.com/KF0DwgKNIK – 3:44 PM
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When Durant is asked if this increased publicity is a blessing and a curse, since turning the NBA into a soap opera at least brings new fans to the league, he says: “It’s just a curse, I think. In my opinion, it’s always good to stay private. We give our lives to the fans all year, you know, every game, [and] through our platforms as well.” “So, sometimes we want some stuff to be sacred, but there’s nothing sacred nowadays.” -via The Guardian / January 5, 2024
Duane Rankin: Suns injury report vs. Heat QUESTIONABLE: Kevin Durant (right hamstring strain), Eric Gordon (right knee soreness) and Nassir Little (left knee soreness). OUT: Damion Lee (knee) #Suns -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 4, 2024
Kellan Olson: Kevin Durant was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won it. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / January 4, 2024