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Tuesday, Dec 23

NBA | Thunder falls again, to 3-26

Kevin Durant scored 28 points Tuesday night — and has scored at least 20 points in a career-best eight consecutive games — but...

This article also contains excerpts from Sports Network, Seahawks Insider (News Tribune), Minneapolis Star Tribune, CBS Sportsline

Wednesday, Dec 17

NBA Notebook | Oklahoma City falls to 2-24

Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 23 points... By The Associated Press ALONZO ADAMS / AP The Clippers' Baron Davis, left, reaches in for the ball as ... Clippers at Oklahoma City - Game Preview and Open Thread Clips Nation Entry 23 - The Millen Curse Mark II FOXSports.com BetUs.com - USA Today

Tuesday, Dec 16

NBA Notebook | Oklahoma City falls to 2-24

The Thunder's first two shots from the field Tuesday: air balls. That's the way it's going. Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 23 points...

This article also contains excerpts from Sports Network, Seahawks Insider (News Tribune), Minneapolis Star Tribune, CBS Sportsline

Saturday, Aug 30

Olympics: Hoop Dreams

I wonder -- if Kevin Durant would have made the men's basketball team, would he be considered a local for us? He grew up in D.C., went to college in Texas, played one season for the Sonics who moved to Oklahoma City before the Olympics began.

Thursday, Jun 26

Westbrook meets the media

Talk about playing with Kevin Durant and Jeff Green) "Them are two good guys. I talked to Kevin Durant before the draft. He was really happy for me and congratulated me and things like that. Kevin was the Rookie of the Year last year. I'm looking forward to getting him shots. Getting him open and ma...

Tuesday, Jun 24

Could Beasley fall to the Sonics?

ESPN senior writer Andy Katz reported Tuesday night the Miami Heat could pull off a shocker and select USC guard O.J. Mayo with the No. 2 pick. That would be a stunner considering the Chicago Bulls, which has the top pick, are telling Kansas State forward Michael Beasley that he's still in the ru...

Tuesday, May 13

Horford edges Durant in All-Rookie team balloting

NEW YORK, May 13, 2008 - Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks headline a talented group of rookies named to the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the NBA announced today. Horford, Team, finished with 58. Durant, winner of the 2007-08 T-Mobile Rook...

Thursday, May 1

Kevin Durant is 1st Sonics player to win NBA Rookie of Year

The Sonics' Kevin Durant has been honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Seattle player to win the award - and perhaps the last.

Sonics' Kevin Durant named NBA rookie of the year

Sonics' Kevin Durant was a winner today in voting for NBA rookie of the year. He is the first Sonics player to win the award.

Sunday, Feb 24

Final thoughts

A reader (Crow) asked if there's any plans to use Kevin Durant as a small forward in the final 27 games. Well, the short answer is no. The rookie is a shooting guard this season, but coach P.J. Carlesimo believes the positions are interchangeable. Durant does many of the things his critics want. He...

Tuesday, Nov 13

Podcast: Sweet Lew is Max in Orlando

But the real problem is Howard. The guy is a monster. He's second in the NBA in rebounding (14.7 avg.) and leading Orlando in scoring (21.3 ppg). Carlesimo might rely heavily on Thomas because Howard is too quick for Robert Swift and Nick Collison.

Friday, Nov 9

Podcast: No lineup or rotation changes

Jazz coach Jerry Sloan told the Salt Lake Tribune that he's impressed with Sonics rookie Kevin Durant. The Desert News reports that Sloan is leaning towards assigning Durant to Andrei Kirilenko, Utah's 6-9 forward who was twice named to the NBA's All-Defensive first team.

Friday, Nov 2

Podcast: Post game notes and quotes

Kevin Durant finished with a game-high 27 points, 18 in the first half. Three Suns had double-doubles: Amare Stoudemire (23 points and 11 rebounds), Steve Nash (18 points and 12 assists) and Shawn Marion (14 points and 11 rebounds).

Thursday, Nov 1

Podcast: Pre-game notes and quotes

Listen here as Carlesimo talks about needing Nick Collison to be more aggressive offensively. Here's an audio clip of Kevin Durant talking about his first NBA game. He almost asked Carmelo Anthony for an autographed copy of his game shoes, but decided against it.

Podcast: Post game notes and quotes

Denver coach George Karl: "I feel Seattle is a good team even thought they are young and they are going to hang in there with a lot of teams this season." Listen to Kevin Durant here. NOTES --- The Sonics lost their fourth straight season opener.

Wednesday, Oct 31

Podcast: Durant starts; Swift and Thomas out

Rookies Kevin Durant and Jeff Green didn't suffer a setback at this morning's shootaround and both figure prominently in tonight's rotation. Durant will start and Green will backup small forward Damien Wilkins, however, coach P.J. Carlesimo said Green and Wally Szczerbiak could see som...

Monday, Oct 15

Sneak peak of Durant's new commercial

Kevin Durant spent about two hours after practice Monday shooting a promo for a new NBA online store Web site that launches in November. The crew filmed everything at KeyArena and essentially the spot showcases Kevin's journey to the ...