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A home game for San Antonio, a homecoming for Kevin Durant when Suns and Spurs meet in Austin • Feb. 19, 2025, 8:39 AM ET (AP)
The All-Star break is almost over. It's time for the stretch run toward the NBA playoffs • Feb. 17, 2025, 10:46 AM ET (AP)
The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works • Feb. 15, 2025, 5:17 PM ET (AP)
Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game • Feb. 13, 2025, 5:07 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Kevin Wayne Durant
Born September 29, 1988 (age 36) • Washington, D.C. • United States
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