Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Durant (Photos by Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Kevin Durant never lets the fans have a dull moment. With the NBA finals going on, there has been a lot of debate. Many opined that with a significant lack of superstardom, the games might be low on superstardom. Thankfully, with the series still hanging in the balance after Game 4, the fans have remained quite invested. But Stephen A. Smith seems to have had a lapse in concentration. And Kevin Durant immediately cashed in.
In a recently viral picture, Smith could be seen enjoying the Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. However, at the time of the snap, Smith’s mind seemed to be diverted from the game. He was spotted playing solitaire on his cell phone. With the image gaining traction, Kevin Durant mocked the NBA analyst on his Instagram story.
“Cmon Steve,” wrote Durant.
Kevin Durant’s IG Story. 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ltVMFIrtDG
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 14, 2025
Meanwhile, Smith, too, addressed the situation and stated that the picture was taken during a timeout. Now, coming back to Durant, with his trade rumors now at the peak, a possible decision might be reached sooner than anyone anticipates.
Kevin Durant Might Be Traded Very Soon
Kevin Durant (Photo by Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Durant is done with the Phoenix Suns. However, there is still no surety on which team Durant will next play for. With a plethora of possibilities being tossed around, a recent report shed some light on the matter. According to 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro, a decision regarding Durant might be reached as early as next week.
“I expect Kevin Durant will be traded from the Phoenix Suns next week,” said Gambadoro.
Kevin Durant is expected to be traded by the Suns as soon as next week, per @Gambo987
(h/t @esidery ) pic.twitter.com/XaR8VjYNqP
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 12, 2025
Thus, with things looking quite interesting for the two-time NBA champion, it now remains to be seen what happens next.
Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.
Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.
‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.
‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’
‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.
The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.
‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.
‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’
Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.
During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.
Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.
‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.
‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’
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