ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Knicks fan Michael Rapaport issues NSFW apology to Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Durant
New York–based actor and die-hard New York Knicks fan Michael Rapaport is known for his explicit — often filmed — rants about his beloved team. With the Knicks canning head coach David Fizdale in just his second season with the organization, Rapaport shared a video on Twitter on Friday apologizing to recent ‘Bockers heels in […] The post Knicks fan Michael Rapaport issues NSFW apology to Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Durant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Kevin Durant’s business partner, Rich Kleiman, reacts to Knicks firing of David Fizdale
Rich Kleiman, manager and business partner of Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, shared an image of former New York Knicks point guard Mark Jackson on Twitter this afternoon, likely in an attempt to petition for the Manhattan franchise to hire the ex-Golden State Warriors head coach for their vacant position. pic.twitter.com/AM7uxhZv8u — Rich Kleiman (@richkleiman) […] The post Kevin Durant’s business partner, Rich Kleiman, reacts to Knicks firing of David Fizdale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NetsDaily Dec 5, 2019
Garrett Temple is flying under the radar and it’s time we give him his due
Photo by Emilee Chinn/ June 30, 2019 will forever be remembered as one of the greatest days in Nets history. Roughly an hour before the official 6 p.m. start of NBA Free Agency, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi reported that Brooklyn had won the day, secured the big fish, and pulled off the “clean sweep” of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan. Brooklyn is making a clean sweep tonight: Brooklyn will sign Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan, league sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 Caught up in all the hoopla was a fourth Nets...
ClutchPoints Dec 5, 2019
Rumor: Teams ‘terrified’ Warriors could potentially add ‘All Star-type’ talent via 2020 NBA Draft
The Golden State Warriors are likely to lock down the worst record in the league this season, but the rest of the league knows this fantasy won’t last for long. The title runner-ups will likely get to keep the conditional first-round pick they traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade, along with […] The post Rumor: Teams ‘terrified’ Warriors could potentially add ‘All Star-type’ talent via 2020 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 4, 2019
Kevin Durant responds to Fat Joe dissing decision to sign with Nets over Knicks
As part of a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, rapper Fat Joe claimed that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving joined the Nets instead of the Knicks this offseason because they “didn’t want that smoke” of all that pressure: “Kyrie and Durant — they didn’t want that New York Knicks pressure,” Fat Joe said in his […] The post Kevin Durant responds to Fat Joe dissing decision to sign with Nets over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 4, 2019
Fat Joe rips Nets’ Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving — ‘They didn’t want that smoke’ on Knicks
Renowned hip-hop artist and self-confessed New York Knicks fan Fat Joe has come out to say that he knows exactly why Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decided against joining New York last summer and went to the Brooklyn Nets instead. According to the rapper, both Durant and Irving do not have what it takes to […] The post Fat Joe rips Nets’ Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving — ‘They didn’t want that smoke’ on Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 3, 2019
Kevin Garnett explains why Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant should have signed with Knicks
Former NBA star and future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett is slightly surprised that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant chose to play for the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks. Garnett told Stefan Bondy of theNew York Daily News that the two superstars would have revolutionized the basketball world if they could reestablish […] The post Kevin Garnett explains why Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant should have signed with Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 3, 2019
Kevin Durant on cover of Forbes for Class of 2020 30 under 30 list
Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant is Forbes cover model for their Class of 2020 30 under 30 list. The former No. 2 overall pick announced this news on Tuesday morning through his Twitter account, noting that he was honored for the recognition. I’m honored to be on the cover of this month’s @Forbes. Congrats to […] The post Kevin Durant on cover of Forbes for Class of 2020 30 under 30 list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NetsDaily Dec 3, 2019
Three stars or four? Spencer Dinwiddie makes his mark
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Prior to the season, there was talk that the Nets needed to add a third star, someone to complement Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, if they were to succeed big-time during their title window. Adrian Wojnarowski opined that he thought the third star could be Caris LeVert. Now, with all three stars —KD, Kyrie and Caris— all in street clothes, another candidate has emerged. Spencer Dinwiddie is on a roll. He’s averaging 20.7 points a game overall to go with 5.9 assists. He was and the Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week since Irving...
ClutchPoints Dec 2, 2019
Russell Westbrook, Thunder fans gave Dennis Schröder a tough time for wearing Kevin Durant’s shoes
Dennis Schröder had a rude awakening upon lacing up his Nike KDs after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, quickly catching on to the organization’s utter repugnance for anything with Kevin Durant’s name or brand. Former franchise star Russell Westbrook didn’t let it slip either during his lone year next to Schröder: “Even Russ […] The post Russell Westbrook, Thunder fans gave Dennis Schröder a tough time for wearing Kevin Durant’s shoes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NetsDaily Dec 2, 2019
Deadlines and Commitments - No. 141
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Decision time approaches. December 15 is a double deadline. The Nets need to dump a player as Wilson Chandler’s suspension ends and players who were signed in the off-season can now be traded. So Sean Marks will have a lot of flexibility. December 15 - Wilson Chandler’s suspension ends. At that point, the Nets will have to waive a player to get back to 15, either him, Iman Shumpert, or another player. The Nets could also trade Chandler. And it all could happen prior to December 15. — Free agents signed in the summer —Kevin Durant, Kyrie...
ClutchPoints Nov 30, 2019
Warriors G D’Angelo Russell will miss at least the next two games
D’Angelo Russell was one of the biggest players in the fascinating 2019 offseason, as he was sent to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade with the injured Kevin Durant. While this was a seismic move in a number of ways, Russell has been nothing short of spectacular on offense to start his Warriors tenure, […] The post Warriors G D’Angelo Russell will miss at least the next two games appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NetsDaily Nov 29, 2019
Dinwiddie drops 32 as Nets get B.I.G. win over Celtics, 112-107
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via BROOKLYN, N.Y. — After Thanksgiving, Nets needed some home cooking against the Celtics. And like Biggie once said, “Damn right I like the life I live, because I went from negative to positive.” Playing in the second game of a home-and-home against the 13-5 Boston Celtics, the 10-9 Brooklyn Nets got the redemption they sought, defeating Kyrie’s former team, 112-107, Friday afternoon at Barclays Center. The Nets were yet again without Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert, not to mention Kevin Durant and Wilson Chandler. Instead, Spencer Dinwiddie...
ClutchPoints Nov 28, 2019
Everyone who lost or gained inches due to height rule change
Players like Kevin Durant have been speculated to be in between 6’9″ and 7’0″ but this year, in an effort to emphasize “the integrity of information” the NBA is cracking down and requiring teams to submit official heights (as well as correct ages) for every player on the roster. This rule change likely in part, […] The post Everyone who lost or gained inches due to height rule change appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 27, 2019
Nets star Kevin Durant reacts to fan who called Kyrie Irving ‘mad’ after 329 word IG rant
Injured star Kevin Durant comes into the defense of his Brooklyn Nets teammate Kyrie Irving, who went on an epic rant on Instagram after getting booed at by Boston Celtics fans at TD Garden. Irving took it to his IG stories to criticize the fans who put more importance on the game than the actual […] The post Nets star Kevin Durant reacts to fan who called Kyrie Irving ‘mad’ after 329 word IG rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
