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Is there a 'typo' in Kevin Durant's new tattoo?

Kevin Durant tweeted on Tuesday that he was finishing his massive back tattoo, which you can see the “before” picture of here. As the new photo above shows, it appears the artwork is finished. That may be a problem. The latest addition to Durant’s masterpiece includes a bible verse, which Ball Don’t Lie identified as James 1:2-4: “Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when...
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Kevin Durant’s Giant Back Tattoo Features Jesus, an Angel, a Bible Verse and More (Photo)

It’s safe to say Kevin Durant likes tattoos. The Thunder star recently finished his back tattoo and sent out a picture of the masterpiece on Statigram. The artwork features a giant portrait of what appears to be Jesus next to a bible verse. Above that is an angel flying while carrying what looks like a basketball. Flanking the angel are two hands — one holding up a “three...
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Russell Westbrook visits tornado victims in hospital

On the heels of the announcement that Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant pledged to donate $1 million to the Red Cross to assist in relief efforts in the aftermath of the tragic tornado that tore through the region on Monday, news surfaced that the Thunder organization responded in kind on Tuesday as well, [...]The post Russell Westbrook, Thunder players visit young tornado...
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CLASS ACT

Durant donates $1M for tornado relief

Thunder star Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to the Red Cross for the organization's relief efforts following Monday's tragic tornado in Oklahoma.

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#PRAYFOROKLAHOMA

Athletes react on Twitter to Oklahoma tornado

A mile-wide tornado touched down and tore Moore, Oklahoma to shreds. Kevin Durant and a number of superstars tweeted their support for the victims.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Will Not Use Amnesty Clause on Kendrick Perkins

 Back at the trade deadline of 2011, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge made one of the least popular trades in a long time when he unloaded Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson to the Oklahoma City Thunder in return for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic.   With the lack of size and rebounding from the players on the roster in the last two full seasons, the...
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Thunder GM has no plans to amnesty Perk

Old friend Kendrick Perkins made headlines last week for his underwhelming performance in the playoffs. Perk’s playoff impotence revived speculation that OKC would consider the amnesty provision on their center. Thunder GM Sam Presti says such speculation is inaccurate: “We just haven’t considered using the provision,” Presti said. “I wouldn’t necessarily directly attribute...
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Thunder Mock Drafts – Part I

We did the research for you. We searched the entire internet, talked to all the people that might know. These are who players that a lot of scouts/experts think will be drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder will have two first round draft picks. Let’s see who they think will be in OKC, [...]
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STICKING AROUND

Presti: Thunder not amnestying Perk

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti says the team is not planning to amnesty center Kendrick Perkins despite his big salary.

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The Thunder are reportedly keeping Kendrick Perkins

Well this is certainly a head scratcher. It looks like the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to hold onto Kendrick Perkins. According to Thunder beat writer Darnell Mayberry, Thunder GM Sam Presti recently praised Perkins for about 20 minutes and also said they have no plans to amnesty him. Sam Presti on the amnesty clause: "We just haven't considered using the provision...
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GETTING LITIGIOUS

Ex-NBA union head sues Derek Fisher

Former NBA players association executive director Billy Hunter accuses current NBAPA president Derek Fisher of having a secret deal with owners during the last lockout.

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Video: Tayshaun Prince with the throwdown over the Oklahoma City Thunder

It was not supposed to go down this way. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat were supposed to do battle in the vein of the epic sequels that made Ali vs. Frazier so mighty. How does the saying go? That is why they play the game. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post Video: Tayshaun Prince with the throwdown over the Oklahoma City Thunder appeared first on Players View.
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CLASSY CREW

Thunder fans chant 'O-K-C!' after elimination

The Memphis Grizzlies eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games on Wednesday night, but it was the OKC fans that really won. Check out the amazing show of support from the Thunder faithful who stuck around to still chant and cheer on their team well after the final buzzer sounded. They probably also realize that they will have two very motivated 25 year-olds next year...
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SONIC YOUTH

Rapper: OKC can't use my music

Seattle-based rapper Macklemore has an issue with the Oklahoma City Thunder using one of his hits to pump up their crowd. He even retweeted support from a Seattle sports great to back him up.

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SHE'S A SIZE 4

Cheerleader called 'chunky' defends herself

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