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NBC Sports
4 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Goodwill: 'Keep an eye' on the San Antonio Spurs
Vincent Goodwill joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets, Achilles' injuries in the NBA, the outlook for the San Antonio Spurs, and more.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kevin Durant's reaction to Drake's No Face at Wireless Festival sends fans into frenzy; video goes viral
NBA star Kevin Durant is back in the spotlight after being spotted having a great time at the Wireless Festival in London. Currently, a video clip of Durant from the same event is doing rounds on social media, where the Houston Rockets forward was spotted dancing in the crowd to Drake's No Face. The viral moment stole the show, as the song features Kevin's name in the lyrics, 'KD just text me, WTF are we waiting on, damn.' Kevin Durant dances to the beats of Drake's No Face The 36-year-old NBA icon can be seen dressed casually in the video and dancing to the beats of Drake's song. As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral and grabbed the attention of fans. Some applauded the clip and appreciated the NBA star's relaxed demeanour in the comments, viewing it as another sign of his enduring and ever-growing friendship with the rapper. Kevin Durant enjoying his offseason with some 🍃 at wireless fest 🐐 Netizens react to Kevin Durant's viral moment Netizens quickly shared their reactions to the video, and one user on X (formerly called Twitter) wrote, "Kevin Durant enjoying his offseason with some 🍃 at wireless fest 🐐." "My goat really be getting fried then going on the court frying shit😭😂," another added. One said, "They have a whole festival dedicated to you? 🧐 @wirelyss." "Stuck between wanting to be part of the sesh and not wanting to be around Drake. KD is a tough one for me to figure out lol." Stuck between wanting to be part of the sesh and not wanting to be around Drake. KD is a tough one for me to figure out lol A look at Kevin Durant and Drake's long-time friendship Kevin Durant and Drake share a special bond that runs deeper than the usual celebrity friendship, extending well past casual shoutouts and joint appearances. To put it in perspective, Durant played a significant role in Drake's 2023 album For All the Dogs, where he was credited as an executive producer and A&R. Their collaboration dates back even further—Durant also appeared in the music video for Drake's 2020 hit Laugh Now Cry Later.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
"They Did Not Make A Mistake": Kel'el Ware Wants To Repay Miami Heat For Not Trading Him To Get Kevin Durant
"They Did Not Make A Mistake": Kel'el Ware Wants To Repay Miami Heat For Not Trading Him To Get Kevin Durant originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Kevin Durant trade saga finally came to an end after the Rockets acquired him from the Suns in a blockbuster move. Before the trade, the Heat were among the frontrunners to potentially trade for Kevin Durant. But according to reports, all their negotiations broke down when the Heat refused to include their star sophomore center, Kel'el Ware, in any trade packages for Durant. Advertisement Now, days after the Durant trade has gone through with the Rockets, the Heat star rookie from last season, Ware, broke his silence on the team's refusal to trade him and show faith in him. 'It made me feel the Heat wanted me and they want to see how far I can get in the future and see how my development goes,' said Ware ahead of the Heat's Summer League games. 'That makes me want to show them what I can do and how far I can go. They see the potential in me, and they see what I can be. So my main goal is to just sort of repay that they didn't make a mistake.' When further asked about his initial reaction to finding out that the Suns were demanding him, and the Heat refused to fulfill their wishes, he gave a humble response. Advertisement 'I didn't really see too much of it,' Ware said. 'It was one of the things I was like, if it happens, it happens. If not, it doesn't. You've got to think the Heat didn't want to give me up, but that means the other team wanted me. I didn't really pay no mind to it.' Kel'el Ware has only played his rookie season so far for the Heat, where he averaged 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds in the regular season. The Suns likely felt that only Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo were untouchable in that trade negotiation, but the Heat seemed to reassure their faith in the 21-year-old center and ensured that he has a long-term future with the Heat and hence, untouchable in that trade discussion. The Heat have officially begun their rebuild around Tyler Herro after trading away Jimmy Butler last season. The franchise seems to view Ware as a long-term piece alongside Herro in their future. The Heat are coming off an early first-round exit after a 4-0 sweep against the Cavaliers in the Playoffs. Yet, most of it can be credited to the fact that they traded away their franchise player in the middle of last season and now need to build their strategies around letting Herro run the offense. As a 7'0" center, Kel'el Ware is an athletic, rim-protecting big with a strong scoring touch. He is renowned for his ability to finish plays near the rim, his versatility in the post, and his dynamic scoring from mid-range. Ware is very good at blocking shots and guarding the paint on defense. The Heat could use a player like him as a pivotal asset to the team for a long time if he stays consistent and healthy. Advertisement Related: Ex-NBA Champion Andrew Wiggins On Lakers' Trade Radar: Could Become 10th No. 1 Pick To Play With LeBron James This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pistons 98, Rockets 83: Reed Sheppard slumps in second showing at NBA summer league
In the second game of the NBA's 2025 summer league for both teams, the Houston Rockets (0-2) fell to the Detroit Pistons (2-0) on Sunday afternoon, 98-83 (box score). All games of the five-game, 10-day summer league event are played at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion in Las Vegas, and each of the league's 30 teams participates. Rosters for each team are available here. Advertisement After a strong debut on Friday, it was a rougher outing for second-year Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, who had 18 points, 6 turnovers, 4 steals, and 1 assist while shooting just 6-of-19 from the field (31.6%) and 1-of-7 from 3-point range (14.3%). The physical defense of the Pistons frequently created problems for Sheppard and other members of Houston's summer squad. Other statistical lines of note included: Daniss Jenkins (Pistons): 23 points, 6 assists; 7-of-10 shooting (70.0%), 3-of-4 on 3-pointers (75.0%) Kevon Harris (Rockets): 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; 6-of-12 shooting (50.0%), 1-of-5 on 3-pointers) Tolu Smith (Pistons): 15 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks; 4-of-7 shooting (57.1%), 7-of-8 on free throws (87.5%) Kennedy Chandler (Rockets): 13 points, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks; 5-of-14 shooting (35.7%) For Houston, it was part one of a back-to-back at summer league, with the third game of their five-game slate scheduled for Monday afternoon versus Atlanta. Tipoff versus the Hawks (2-0) is at 3:30 p.m. Central, and the game will be televised live on NBA TV. More: In summer-league opener, Reed Sheppard leads Rockets with 28 points and six 3-pointers This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Pistons 98, Rockets 83: Reed Sheppard slumps in second summer showing
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Suns rumors: Why Bradley Beal hasn't been bought out of contract
The post Suns rumors: Why Bradley Beal hasn't been bought out of contract appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal remain locked in a tense standoff as the expected buyout of the former Washington Wizards star's massive contract continues to stall. While both parties are reportedly on the same page about parting ways, the holdup centers around financial structure, timing, and leverage, factors that have turned a procedural move into a prolonged saga. Advertisement A major snag in the buyout process is tied to the terms of Beal's current contract, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Beal is owed a 25% advance on his 2025-26 salary, a payment totaling over $13 million, set to be disbursed on July 15. Although he is reportedly guaranteed to receive the sum regardless of his buyout status, it is widely believed Beal is waiting for the payment to process before finalizing any exit from Phoenix. The situation has left the Suns in a difficult position. The franchise has been actively trying to move on from Beal since midway through the 2024-25 season, following a souring of the relationship between player and team. After trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason, Phoenix's next objective became clear: to create cap flexibility by resolving Beal's situation. Phoenix's front office is highly motivated to execute a buyout deal. If successful, the Suns could remove themselves from the restrictive first and second tax aprons. To achieve this, Beal would be required to return $13.8 million of the nearly $110 million remaining on his contract. This concession would enable Phoenix to waive and stretch the remaining salary across five seasons, saving significant space under the league's salary cap structure. While a resolution appears imminent, Beal appears to be in no rush. Talks have intensified, especially after the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard, signaling a precedent for high-profile buyouts. But Beal's full control, thanks to his no-trade clause, means he's dictating the timeline. Beal is taking his time to explore his options, even as a move to the Los Angeles Clippers appears to be the likeliest outcome. Advertisement The Clippers still hold $5.35 million of their mid-level exception and would remain about $3.5 million below the first tax apron if they signed Beal. This room not only makes a Beal deal viable, but also positions the Clippers to potentially sign veteran guard Chris Paul on a minimum deal. Other teams, including the Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Golden State Warriors, have expressed interest, but a minimum contract seems unlikely for Beal. A '1+1' deal with the Clippers, including a player option for 2026, is the expected structure.
