Kevin Durant defends himself when he thinks he’s inaccurately criticized. While some view that as being overly sensitive, Durant believes he’s being honest and controlling his own narrative, even though it has led to him being singled out. “I don’t see this talked about — I see Damian Lillard, I see LeBron [James], I see Draymond [Green], I see lots of great players in our league speak up on social media, but they don’t get that ‘sensitive’ rep,” Durant told FOX Sports last week.
Source: Melissa Rohlin @ FoxSports.com
Source: Melissa Rohlin @ FoxSports.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
![Aaron J. Fentress](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ATEYAG_u_normal.jpg)
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers fans … What would you rather see: Damian Lillard winning a title with another team or Lillard remaining in PDX even if he never gets a legit look at winning a championship? – 9:11 PM
Blazers fans … What would you rather see: Damian Lillard winning a title with another team or Lillard remaining in PDX even if he never gets a legit look at winning a championship? – 9:11 PM
![Bill Simmons](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/moYctN8w_normal.jpg)
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast w/ @WindhorstESPN
—10 most intriguing NBA playoff storylines
—Blow It Up Watch: Miami, Minny
—Talking… LeBron! KD! Steph! Jokic! Ishbia vs Gilbert!
—I made up 2 jaw-dropping/ridiculous trades
Last 35 mins: Me + my Dad on Boston sports
spotify.link/T0rdGxdIYyb – 9:07 PM
New BS Podcast w/ @WindhorstESPN
—10 most intriguing NBA playoff storylines
—Blow It Up Watch: Miami, Minny
—Talking… LeBron! KD! Steph! Jokic! Ishbia vs Gilbert!
—I made up 2 jaw-dropping/ridiculous trades
Last 35 mins: Me + my Dad on Boston sports
spotify.link/T0rdGxdIYyb – 9:07 PM
![Dave Mason](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ql7LIFoa_normal.jpg)
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Here’s what Draymond Green had to say about the matchup against the Kings:
youtube.com/watch?v=vEU8hG… pic.twitter.com/7lzONwFHAX – 8:26 PM
Here’s what Draymond Green had to say about the matchup against the Kings:
youtube.com/watch?v=vEU8hG… pic.twitter.com/7lzONwFHAX – 8:26 PM
![https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtomdUDaQAA1oni.jpg](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtomdUDaQAA1oni.jpg)
![Dalton Johnson](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/QUVDyxRI_normal.jpg)
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
“Anyone that’s held you accountable to something in your life, you feel that to a different extent than to someone who just let you give up.”
For Draymond Green, Mike Brown’s absence is about much more than Xs and Os nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 7:05 PM
“Anyone that’s held you accountable to something in your life, you feel that to a different extent than to someone who just let you give up.”
For Draymond Green, Mike Brown’s absence is about much more than Xs and Os nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 7:05 PM
![Andrew Greif](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/N7aBoK6s_normal.jpg)
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
This KD-Kawhi playoff matchup comes 11 years after their first. Kawhi was a rookie with a remade jumper then. Last fall, I asked Chauncey Billups, who worked out with Kawhi during pre-draft, about KL2’s transformation into a No. 1 scorer:
latimes.com/sports/clipper… pic.twitter.com/2eIVbkveOw – 7:03 PM
This KD-Kawhi playoff matchup comes 11 years after their first. Kawhi was a rookie with a remade jumper then. Last fall, I asked Chauncey Billups, who worked out with Kawhi during pre-draft, about KL2’s transformation into a No. 1 scorer:
latimes.com/sports/clipper… pic.twitter.com/2eIVbkveOw – 7:03 PM
![https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtoTvXiakAI7Vw4.png](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtoTvXiakAI7Vw4.png)
![Andrew Greif](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/N7aBoK6s_normal.jpg)
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
We barely saw Kawhi vs. KD in the 2019 playoffs. Severe injuries to both since meant the NBA wasn’t guaranteed to ever see the matchup again. But here comes Game 1 of Suns-Clippers, a series headlined by stars who still look in their prime:
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 7:00 PM
We barely saw Kawhi vs. KD in the 2019 playoffs. Severe injuries to both since meant the NBA wasn’t guaranteed to ever see the matchup again. But here comes Game 1 of Suns-Clippers, a series headlined by stars who still look in their prime:
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 7:00 PM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The easy answer is he’s just a really good basketball player.”
Monty Williams on Kevin Durant making the adjustment with #Suns. pic.twitter.com/YwSwwf3SL5 – 4:54 PM
“The easy answer is he’s just a really good basketball player.”
Monty Williams on Kevin Durant making the adjustment with #Suns. pic.twitter.com/YwSwwf3SL5 – 4:54 PM
![Melissa Rohlin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pzWV5Gli_normal.jpg)
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Kevin Durant said if the worst thing you can say about him is he’s sensitive because he stands up to haters, oh well.
Read my story here:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… pic.twitter.com/zt6lZSefmM – 4:22 PM
Kevin Durant said if the worst thing you can say about him is he’s sensitive because he stands up to haters, oh well.
Read my story here:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… pic.twitter.com/zt6lZSefmM – 4:22 PM
![https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtnuzmnaUAArCo1.jpg](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtnuzmnaUAArCo1.jpg)
![Gerald Bourguet](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/k6oaNdMT_normal.jpg)
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Chemistry is important, but honestly, with a guy like him, it’s really not super difficult.”
Landry Shamet on the Suns only having 8 games with Kevin Durant heading into the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/peQiyLvcdE – 4:20 PM
“Chemistry is important, but honestly, with a guy like him, it’s really not super difficult.”
Landry Shamet on the Suns only having 8 games with Kevin Durant heading into the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/peQiyLvcdE – 4:20 PM
![Melissa Rohlin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pzWV5Gli_normal.jpg)
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Read my exclusive with Kevin Durant:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… pic.twitter.com/xhuLxc4CnR – 3:54 PM
Read my exclusive with Kevin Durant:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… pic.twitter.com/xhuLxc4CnR – 3:54 PM
![https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtnobmuakAAIkv4.jpg](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtnobmuakAAIkv4.jpg)
![Melissa Rohlin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pzWV5Gli_normal.jpg)
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
EXCLUSIVE with Kevin Durant:
-He goes in-depth on how he feels about being labeled “sensitive” because he stands up against critics
-He responds to whether he regrets leaving the Warriors after they won a title last season
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… – 3:23 PM
EXCLUSIVE with Kevin Durant:
-He goes in-depth on how he feels about being labeled “sensitive” because he stands up against critics
-He responds to whether he regrets leaving the Warriors after they won a title last season
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… – 3:23 PM
![Melissa Rohlin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pzWV5Gli_normal.jpg)
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
A Kevin Durant exclusive is dropping soon. I recently teased it on @TheHerd
pic.twitter.com/JBYE8NV297 – 3:11 PM
A Kevin Durant exclusive is dropping soon. I recently teased it on @TheHerd
pic.twitter.com/JBYE8NV297 – 3:11 PM
![StatMuse](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RR1d6nF6_normal.jpg)
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant in the playoffs:
29.4 PPG (4th all-time)
7.8 RPG
1.2 BPG
48/36/87%
Predict his statline this postseason. pic.twitter.com/4cBagHS2JR – 1:59 PM
Kevin Durant in the playoffs:
29.4 PPG (4th all-time)
7.8 RPG
1.2 BPG
48/36/87%
Predict his statline this postseason. pic.twitter.com/4cBagHS2JR – 1:59 PM
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![Sean Highkin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/h7gotMzd_normal.jpg)
Sean Highkin @highkin
What Dame said on the Stephen A show is the same stuff he said at his exit interview a few days ago, there’s nothing new to talk about. – 1:48 PM
What Dame said on the Stephen A show is the same stuff he said at his exit interview a few days ago, there’s nothing new to talk about. – 1:48 PM
![Aaron J. Fentress](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ATEYAG_u_normal.jpg)
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Damian Lillard says if Portland Trail Blazers can’t make major move, a ‘conversation’ about his future should take place
#RipCity
oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/0… – 1:14 PM
Damian Lillard says if Portland Trail Blazers can’t make major move, a ‘conversation’ about his future should take place
#RipCity
oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/0… – 1:14 PM
![Chris Broussard](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/vJBjGUUM_normal.jpg)
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
Why did Giannis consider retiring? Is KD right about today’s NBA being as physical as the 80s/90s? Will the Lakers beat Memphis? & more! Guests: @EddieHouse_50 @jovanbuha @FANalyst1
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 11:39 AM
Why did Giannis consider retiring? Is KD right about today’s NBA being as physical as the 80s/90s? Will the Lakers beat Memphis? & more! Guests: @EddieHouse_50 @jovanbuha @FANalyst1
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 11:39 AM
![Sean Highkin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/h7gotMzd_normal.jpg)
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers say Nassir Little underwent a core muscle surgery on his right side similar to the left-side one he had a year ago (which is also similar to the one Damian Lillard had last year and Gary Payton II had last summer). – 11:35 AM
Blazers say Nassir Little underwent a core muscle surgery on his right side similar to the left-side one he had a year ago (which is also similar to the one Damian Lillard had last year and Gary Payton II had last summer). – 11:35 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Him and Kawhi (Leonard) play well off each other.”
Kevin Durant talking about Norman Powell coming off the bench for #ClipperNation . #Suns pic.twitter.com/IZzREom3T9 – 11:34 AM
“Him and Kawhi (Leonard) play well off each other.”
Kevin Durant talking about Norman Powell coming off the bench for #ClipperNation . #Suns pic.twitter.com/IZzREom3T9 – 11:34 AM
![Sean Highkin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/h7gotMzd_normal.jpg)
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers say Nassir Little underwent a core muscle surgery on his left side similar to the right-side one he had a year ago (which is also similar to the one Damian Lillard had last year and Gary Payton II had last summer). – 11:33 AM
Blazers say Nassir Little underwent a core muscle surgery on his left side similar to the right-side one he had a year ago (which is also similar to the one Damian Lillard had last year and Gary Payton II had last summer). – 11:33 AM
![Sean Deveney](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kr_aR5LO_normal.jpg)
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
NBA execs told @HeavyOnSports a few teams would jump in a Dame Lillard sweepstakes if he gives the green light, including @nyknicks , @BrooklynNets & @MiamiHEAT (among others).
They do not expect the @trailblazers to look into Dame trades until he asks:
heavy.com/sports/new-yor… – 11:26 AM
NBA execs told @HeavyOnSports a few teams would jump in a Dame Lillard sweepstakes if he gives the green light, including @nyknicks , @BrooklynNets & @MiamiHEAT (among others).
They do not expect the @trailblazers to look into Dame trades until he asks:
heavy.com/sports/new-yor… – 11:26 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I didn’t sense that at all.”
Kevin Durant on if he sensed #Suns are motivated by what happened in last year’s #NBAPlayoffs when they lost to #Mavericks in the conference semifinals as the No. 1 overall seed. pic.twitter.com/F5vAY9chyb – 10:58 AM
“I didn’t sense that at all.”
Kevin Durant on if he sensed #Suns are motivated by what happened in last year’s #NBAPlayoffs when they lost to #Mavericks in the conference semifinals as the No. 1 overall seed. pic.twitter.com/F5vAY9chyb – 10:58 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“You got to knuckle down and guard up.”
Kevin Durant on #NBAPlayoffs basketball. #Suns pic.twitter.com/CmpcZDISN1 – 10:53 AM
“You got to knuckle down and guard up.”
Kevin Durant on #NBAPlayoffs basketball. #Suns pic.twitter.com/CmpcZDISN1 – 10:53 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I played against Kawhi when he was young coming into the league and he didn’t have this role that he has now.”
Kevin Durant on facing Kawhi Leonard in the #NBAPlayoffs . #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/opSaltX5Pf – 10:47 AM
“I played against Kawhi when he was young coming into the league and he didn’t have this role that he has now.”
Kevin Durant on facing Kawhi Leonard in the #NBAPlayoffs . #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/opSaltX5Pf – 10:47 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Chemistry matters. Being on the same page with your team matters. In a perfect world, I would’ve played more than eight games with this team, but I just got to rest on me playing 1,000 games in the #NBA.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns are 8-0 with him in the lineup. pic.twitter.com/wTrDGZ7snw – 10:45 AM
“Chemistry matters. Being on the same page with your team matters. In a perfect world, I would’ve played more than eight games with this team, but I just got to rest on me playing 1,000 games in the #NBA.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns are 8-0 with him in the lineup. pic.twitter.com/wTrDGZ7snw – 10:45 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From yesterday:
“I didn’t feel like I played enough ball this year to my standards.”
Kevin Durant as he played 47 games this season. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IHSy3D0kUx – 10:40 AM
From yesterday:
“I didn’t feel like I played enough ball this year to my standards.”
Kevin Durant as he played 47 games this season. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IHSy3D0kUx – 10:40 AM
![Damichael Cole](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rdDe56KJ_normal.jpg)
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Other than AD & LeBron, which Lakers player concerns you the most? – 10:21 AM
Other than AD & LeBron, which Lakers player concerns you the most? – 10:21 AM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant says he ‘probably wouldn’t sit down with’ Charles Barkley (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:14 AM
Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant says he ‘probably wouldn’t sit down with’ Charles Barkley (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:14 AM
![Jorge Sierra](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/yhzsQNk9_normal.png)
![BasketNews](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KU4Jcr3g_normal.jpg)
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Three most feared NBA phenomenons: Hoodie Melo, Playoff Bron & Play-in Jonas Valanciunas 😤 pic.twitter.com/x4FE5UtSuy – 4:28 AM
Three most feared NBA phenomenons: Hoodie Melo, Playoff Bron & Play-in Jonas Valanciunas 😤 pic.twitter.com/x4FE5UtSuy – 4:28 AM
![https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtlLhH1WwAE3_-7.jpg](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FtlLhH1WwAE3_-7.jpg)
![Chris Palmer](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/46Pft8ck_normal.jpg)
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Even though stats don’t count towards the playoffs. Josh Giddey (20 yrs, 184 days) is the youngest player in NBA history with 31 pts, 10 asts, 9 rebs in the postseason.
LeBron (21 yrs, 113 days)
Luka (21 yrs, 177 day) – 1:14 AM
Even though stats don’t count towards the playoffs. Josh Giddey (20 yrs, 184 days) is the youngest player in NBA history with 31 pts, 10 asts, 9 rebs in the postseason.
LeBron (21 yrs, 113 days)
Luka (21 yrs, 177 day) – 1:14 AM
![Tim Reynolds](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hoM__EMk_normal.jpg)
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
OKC could have tanked the second Chet stepped on LeBron’s foot or whatever happened over the summer. Instead they just played hard and voila, they’re a game away from the playoffs. Respect. – 12:26 AM
OKC could have tanked the second Chet stepped on LeBron’s foot or whatever happened over the summer. Instead they just played hard and voila, they’re a game away from the playoffs. Respect. – 12:26 AM
![Draymond Green](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/b2OtF-YK_normal.jpg)
![Jorge Sierra](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/yhzsQNk9_normal.png)
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
NBA all-time leaders in scoring
Regular season: LeBron James
Playoffs: LeBron James
All-Star Game: LeBron James
Play-in tournament: JONAS VALANCIUNAS – 11:49 PM
NBA all-time leaders in scoring
Regular season: LeBron James
Playoffs: LeBron James
All-Star Game: LeBron James
Play-in tournament: JONAS VALANCIUNAS – 11:49 PM
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“There’s no beef at all, but he knows I’m going to compete and I know he’s going to compete and that’s all it is.”
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook to ‘compete’ against each other for first time in playoffs (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:39 PM
“There’s no beef at all, but he knows I’m going to compete and I know he’s going to compete and that’s all it is.”
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook to ‘compete’ against each other for first time in playoffs (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:39 PM
![Kellan Olson](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/E1Lq1yby_normal.jpg)
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Yes Kevin Durant’s only played 8 games for the Suns this season but he’s at 986 in the regular season and another 155 in the playoffs so he’ll be OK: arizonasports.com/story/3519682/… – 11:13 PM
Yes Kevin Durant’s only played 8 games for the Suns this season but he’s at 986 in the regular season and another 155 in the playoffs so he’ll be OK: arizonasports.com/story/3519682/… – 11:13 PM
![Damian Lillard](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/22ouYEh-_normal.jpg)
![Mike Curtis](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/a0yvdOoy_normal.jpg)
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
This game is already good, but Stephen A’s World made it better. The Dame interview was nice and JJ’s analysis of the game is an added bonus. – 9:43 PM
This game is already good, but Stephen A’s World made it better. The Dame interview was nice and JJ’s analysis of the game is an added bonus. – 9:43 PM
![Dave Early](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/zuNpfcJq_normal.jpg)
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The Jordan switch hands, the Dream shake, the Dirk one leg fade, Curry’s quick release, Harden’s step back, AI cross, the KD hesi and of course the Siakam off arm elbow… iconic pic.twitter.com/kiAW9J8ZUW – 9:21 PM
The Jordan switch hands, the Dream shake, the Dirk one leg fade, Curry’s quick release, Harden’s step back, AI cross, the KD hesi and of course the Siakam off arm elbow… iconic pic.twitter.com/kiAW9J8ZUW – 9:21 PM
![Sean Highkin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/h7gotMzd_normal.jpg)
Sean Highkin @highkin
Watched Dame on the Stephen A alternate broadcast. Didn’t say anything about offseason/future that he didn’t say at exit interviews. Called Victor Wembanyama “undeniable.” Said his favorite players in the league are Mikal Bridges and Joel Embiid, for what’s that worth. – 8:53 PM
Watched Dame on the Stephen A alternate broadcast. Didn’t say anything about offseason/future that he didn’t say at exit interviews. Called Victor Wembanyama “undeniable.” Said his favorite players in the league are Mikal Bridges and Joel Embiid, for what’s that worth. – 8:53 PM
![Damian Lillard](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/22ouYEh-_normal.jpg)
![Duane Rankin](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CqSaekV0_normal.jpg)
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘No beef’: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook set to battle for first time ever in playoffs (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:07 PM
‘No beef’: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook set to battle for first time ever in playoffs (w/videos) #Suns #ClipperNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:07 PM
![Gerald Bourguet](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/k6oaNdMT_normal.jpg)
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Despite reduced role next to Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton remains an X-factor for Suns playoff run – bit.ly/3KQAUkU via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/v2DL07ZZm5 – 8:02 PM
Despite reduced role next to Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton remains an X-factor for Suns playoff run – bit.ly/3KQAUkU via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/v2DL07ZZm5 – 8:02 PM
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![Kamenetzky Brothers](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ahhBbIpW_normal.jpg)
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I’m on @ESPNLosAngeles w/@ScottKaplan and (at times) @Sedano from 4-6:30pm PT. Talking all sorts of Lakers, LeBron, NBA playoffs, Dodgers, and whatever other nonsense. Kaplan has already noted how he sleeps “buck naked,” and we’re only 15 minutes in! Listen up! AK – 7:31 PM
I’m on @ESPNLosAngeles w/@ScottKaplan and (at times) @Sedano from 4-6:30pm PT. Talking all sorts of Lakers, LeBron, NBA playoffs, Dodgers, and whatever other nonsense. Kaplan has already noted how he sleeps “buck naked,” and we’re only 15 minutes in! Listen up! AK – 7:31 PM
![The Vertical](https://www.sanfranciscosports.today/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JyOYu51d_normal.jpg)
The Vertical @Balldontlie
“I probably wouldn’t sit down with Charles, to be honest.”
Doesn’t sound like KD and Chuck will be talking things out anytime soon 😂
(via @DuaneRankin)
pic.twitter.com/50eMOjEOUJ – 7:15 PM
“I probably wouldn’t sit down with Charles, to be honest.”
Doesn’t sound like KD and Chuck will be talking things out anytime soon 😂
(via @DuaneRankin)
pic.twitter.com/50eMOjEOUJ – 7:15 PM
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Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Russell Westbrook will be facing Kevin Durant for the first time in a playoff series. Westbrook says both will be highly competitive but that he has nothing but respect for KD and ‘there’s no beef’ between the two former teammates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:02 PM
Russell Westbrook will be facing Kevin Durant for the first time in a playoff series. Westbrook says both will be highly competitive but that he has nothing but respect for KD and ‘there’s no beef’ between the two former teammates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:02 PM
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Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
The Grizzlies have an unprecedented opportunity ahead of them. They just have to beat LeBron. Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 6:43 PM
The Grizzlies have an unprecedented opportunity ahead of them. They just have to beat LeBron. Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 6:43 PM
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Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Russ squashing his beefs with KD & Pat Bev this season
We really getting old out here pic.twitter.com/pP2k9Ec863 – 6:01 PM
Russ squashing his beefs with KD & Pat Bev this season
We really getting old out here pic.twitter.com/pP2k9Ec863 – 6:01 PM
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Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook on facing Suns forward Kevin Durant in the NBA playoffs: “There’s no beef. I got nothing but respect for him and things he’s done with his career.” bit.ly/43wuheX pic.twitter.com/rOREWsJSi7 – 5:49 PM
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook on facing Suns forward Kevin Durant in the NBA playoffs: “There’s no beef. I got nothing but respect for him and things he’s done with his career.” bit.ly/43wuheX pic.twitter.com/rOREWsJSi7 – 5:49 PM
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Deandre Ayton’s finishing and gravity in the pick-and-roll, the limitations opponents might try to highlight in the playoffs, and what we’ve seen from DA’s role since Kevin Durant joined the Suns: https://t.co/T0Sbx42uw3 pic.twitter.com/l6BMWAzjci – 5:09 PM
On Deandre Ayton’s finishing and gravity in the pick-and-roll, the limitations opponents might try to highlight in the playoffs, and what we’ve seen from DA’s role since Kevin Durant joined the Suns: https://t.co/T0Sbx42uw3 pic.twitter.com/l6BMWAzjci – 5:09 PM
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Russell Westbrook says it will be ‘normal’ to face Kevin Durant in Clippers-Suns series: ‘There’s no beef’
cbssports.com/nba/news/russe… – 4:26 PM
Russell Westbrook says it will be ‘normal’ to face Kevin Durant in Clippers-Suns series: ‘There’s no beef’
cbssports.com/nba/news/russe… – 4:26 PM
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I probably wouldn’t sit down with Charles.”
A smiling Kevin Durant on Charles Barkley as he addresses their back-and-forth. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xqitH5yAa3 – 4:02 PM
“I probably wouldn’t sit down with Charles.”
A smiling Kevin Durant on Charles Barkley as he addresses their back-and-forth. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xqitH5yAa3 – 4:02 PM
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Draymond Green @Money23Green
About to hop on @onamp and talk about these play in games. Tap IN! – 12:50 AM
About to hop on @onamp and talk about these play in games. Tap IN! – 12:50 AM
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Kylen Mills @KylenMills
Draymond literally says it’s going to be a tough matchup and in no way insults the kings, their lack of playoff experience is a fact, not a slight. And if you think any of that is a game plan… lol. People out here looking for anything RN – 11:40 PM
Draymond literally says it’s going to be a tough matchup and in no way insults the kings, their lack of playoff experience is a fact, not a slight. And if you think any of that is a game plan… lol. People out here looking for anything RN – 11:40 PM
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CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be among the vets in focus for the Warriors’ first-round series against Sacramento, but this is a matchup where youth can shine.
sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… pic.twitter.com/3YTZjmDqOM – 9:34 PM
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be among the vets in focus for the Warriors’ first-round series against Sacramento, but this is a matchup where youth can shine.
sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… pic.twitter.com/3YTZjmDqOM – 9:34 PM
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Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Draymond Green on another level. Either Warriors “instill doubt right away” — like he said — or Kings go up 1-0 or 2-0, at which point narrative becomes “are Warriors done?” Brilliant. – 7:35 PM
Draymond Green on another level. Either Warriors “instill doubt right away” — like he said — or Kings go up 1-0 or 2-0, at which point narrative becomes “are Warriors done?” Brilliant. – 7:35 PM
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Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Part 2 of #thisleague UNCUT with Draymond Green, he tells @TheSteinLine and I if he views Kings differently, if there’s a future with Warriors, his favorites in West and reveals if investigation ever identified “video leaker” of incident with Jordan Poole: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… pic.twitter.com/jUUGwYDfmC – 10:32 AM
Part 2 of #thisleague UNCUT with Draymond Green, he tells @TheSteinLine and I if he views Kings differently, if there’s a future with Warriors, his favorites in West and reveals if investigation ever identified “video leaker” of incident with Jordan Poole: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… pic.twitter.com/jUUGwYDfmC – 10:32 AM
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Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Draymond dropped a new podcast and talked about the matchup with the Kings:
“I’m excited about this one…”
youtu.be/v_ejGLi3ek0 – 9:36 PM
Draymond dropped a new podcast and talked about the matchup with the Kings:
“I’m excited about this one…”
youtu.be/v_ejGLi3ek0 – 9:36 PM
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The Vertical @Balldontlie
“I personally think Rudy Gobert is a little on the softer side.”
Draymond Green reacts to Gobert’s altercation with Kyle Anderson 👊
(via @TheVolumeSports)
pic.twitter.com/zyNGiitk58 – 9:27 PM
“I personally think Rudy Gobert is a little on the softer side.”
Draymond Green reacts to Gobert’s altercation with Kyle Anderson 👊
(via @TheVolumeSports)
pic.twitter.com/zyNGiitk58 – 9:27 PM
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Sam Yip @samyip__
Fun chat with @Grant2Will about the Celtics Finals redemption, the hate he gets, and a reply to Draymond Green’s critic about the CBA for @hoopshype 👀
hoopshype.com/lists/grant-wi… – 6:12 PM
Fun chat with @Grant2Will about the Celtics Finals redemption, the hate he gets, and a reply to Draymond Green’s critic about the CBA for @hoopshype 👀
hoopshype.com/lists/grant-wi… – 6:12 PM
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Active players in the Top 50
Stephen Curry
Donte DiVincenzo
Danny Green
Draymond Green
James Harden
Serge Ibaka
Kawhi Leonard
Georges Niang
Klay Thompson
Out of the Top 50 now: LEBRON 😮 – 5:09 PM
Active players in the Top 50
Stephen Curry
Donte DiVincenzo
Danny Green
Draymond Green
James Harden
Serge Ibaka
Kawhi Leonard
Georges Niang
Klay Thompson
Out of the Top 50 now: LEBRON 😮 – 5:09 PM
More on this storyline
NBA Central: Brian Windhorst labels the Miami Heat as a team to watch in a potential Damian Lillard trade “The Heat are ready to go to their next star window” (Via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/Csm3KpUQyo -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / April 13, 2023
The 2nd Team is headlined by Nikola Jokic, who, despite having forward eligibility, was left off the 1st Team. Donovan Mitchell and Damian Lillard – who hold the top single-game scoring mark this season with 71 points – are projected to earn 2nd Team honors. Miami’s Jimmy Butler is projected to earn 2nd Team honors as well, which would mark the first time in his career. New York’s Julius Randle rounds out the 2nd Team. -via HoopsHype / April 13, 2023
“A lot of times people thought I was talking about Brad[ley Beal] or whatever. I look at Brad the same way I look at Dame [Damian Lillard]. He’s loyal to D.C. …” “But in D.C. if you got three max dudes Porzingis, Brad and Kuz, how you miss the playoffs? None of these things make sense. Unless your priorities aren’t in order,” Dinwiddie concluded. -via TalkBasket / April 13, 2023
Draymond Green: 😳😳😮😮😮 Sheesh!! Champ talk -via Twitter @Money23Green / April 12, 2023
Draymond Green breaks down the Lakers-Grizzlies series and predicts the Lakers to come out on top. “I think the Lakers will take this series. I think it will be an upset. It won’t be easy, but I think the Lakers may take this series.” -via YouTube / April 12, 2023
FanDuel TV: Spencer Dinwiddie speaks on the Twitter beef with Kyle Kuzma 🗣 “What’s that thing Draymond Green just said… Insecurity is loud?” 🍿 #RunItBack -via Twitter / April 12, 2023
Kellan Olson: I asked Devin Booker about a favorite Kevin Durant playoff moment. “Ooo. I mean, Finals MVP. The shot that almost had us playing against each other just a couple years ago, toe on the line. There’s many. The OKC days. I can’t think of just one but that’s a 2-time world champ.” -via Twitter @KellanOlson / April 13, 2023
Kellan Olson: Hard to believe he’s on their side now? “Never something I would have expected and couldn’t of even dreamed it but it’s here now. I think that adds a little bit of pressure to everybody knowing that you have somebody that’s been there and finished it and that’s the expectation.” -via Twitter @KellanOlson / April 13, 2023
Kevin Durant believes he wears a scarlet letter of sorts for being sensitive, while other athletes who engage with critics aren’t perceived in the same manner. Durant unequivocally cleared that up. “Hell, no,” he said. “I don’t regret anything I do. I don’t regret my time in the league because I feel like I maximize every day as a player. I feel like I get the most out of myself every time I step on the floor. “So, it’s like regardless of the results and the wins and losses, I can live with that part of it. I would never say anything I do is a failure. We could lose 82 games in a season, but if I come to work and every rep is done with intention and with force, every rep I can live with.” -via FoxSports.com / April 13, 2023
LeBron playoff ranking among active players: 1st in points 1st in rebounds 1st in assists 1st in steals 2nd in blocks 3rd in threes -via Twitter @statmuse / April 13, 2023
Clutch Points: Top 4 active NBA players with the most Playoff points 📈
LeBron James (7,631 PTS, 49.5% FG)
Kevin Durant (4,559 PTS, 47.6% FG)
Steph Curry (3,570 PTS, 45.2% FG)
James Harden (3,414 PTS, 42.6% FG) pic.twitter.com/lCLG8odqW6 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 12, 2023
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Durant looked to LeBron James, who then played for the Cavaliers, for advice. James had met with an even larger surge of requests when he was drafted No. 1 four years prior, so Durant knew he would be able to give him an informed and relatable vantage point on what to do. “When I first came into the league, we just had little conversations here and there about the shoe game,” Durant said. “I was in a heavy shoe battle when I came out of college — Adidas, Nike — and guys like LeBron had went through that. So, to bounce ideas off of some of his team and just to see what he went through in some of those experiences was big for me. He was close in age — four years older than me in the draft — so he’d been through similar stuff with the same people as well. He was probably the main guy that I looked at — and I still look at to this day — to see what he’s doing off the floor and seeing if there’s anything that we could potentially work on at some point. I really admire what Klutch (Sports Group), SpringHill (Company) and just LeBron, Inc. have done. That s— is one of the best brands — not just in sports, but in business in general.” -via The Athletic / April 12, 2023