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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on May 11, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Durant makes $1M pledge for tornado victims

Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation...
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The Oklahoma City Thunder stand attended for the National Anthem before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 21, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Thunder stars show support for tornado victims

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Oklahoma City Thunder players have taken to their social media accounts to show their support in the wake of a devastating tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City.,,
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Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Western Conference goes up for a shot against Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Eastern Conference during the 2013 NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center on February 17, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Chris Paul earns MVP, West beat East in All-Star Game

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 30 points, while game MVP Chris Paul had 20 points and 15 assists as the Western Conference beat the East 143-138 on Sunday in the NBA All-Star game...
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Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers on a video set for members of the media during Media Day at Toyota Sports Center on October 1, 2012 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant gets record 15th straight All-Star start

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Kobe Bryant has been voted to his NBA-record 15th consecutive All-Star start, leading four Los Angeles players into next month's game...
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder speaks to the media after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant apologizes to Grandma for cursing on court

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT - Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant learned is lesson Monday night after his grandma scolded the 24-year old via text message for swearing on the basketball court...
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LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat enjoy a laugh during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 7, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA All-Stars tweet praise for Obama's re-election

Todd Johnson
theGRIO REPORT - NBA All-Stars in the presidents corner showed their support on Twitter as well. Reigning MVP LeBron James began with the hashtag #ObamaStillPrez shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday night when Obama was declared victorious...
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Kevin Durant #35 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder leap around during introductions before facing the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 13, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA wrong to limit player's rituals before games

Stefen Lovelace
OPINION - The NBA has seen a renaissance in the last decade, as the league is now filled with marketable stars with big personalities. Don’t turn those players into drones. Let them be themselves and continue to reap the benefits of their rising star power...
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Kevin Durant goes from gold medal to red carpet

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Adding to a resume that already includes being a three-time NBA scoring champion and Olympic gold medalist, Durant was the star as his movie "Thunderstruck" premiered in Oklahoma City's Bricktown entertainment district Sunday night...
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Gold medallists the United States pose following the medal ceremony for the Men's Basketball on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympics Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 12, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

US wins gold, beats Spain in men's hoops finals

Associated Press
LONDON (AP) - Kevin Durant scored 30 points, LeBron James added 19 and the U.S. men's basketball team defended its Olympic title, holding off stubborn Spain 107-100 on Sunday for the gold medal — just as the Americans did in 2008...
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Jay-Z (Getty Images)

Jay-Z to executive produce 'NBA2K13'

Kyle Harvey
Jay-Z continues to keep adding notches to his belt of accomplishments...
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