{
  "id": 3577440,
  "title": "Rockets forward Kevin Durant trains with two more All-Stars amid offseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/rockets-forward-kevin-durant-trains-with-two-more-all-stars-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:36:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-forward-kevin-durant-trains-193601686.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NBA MVP and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has continued his rigorous training regimen this summer, collaborating with various NBA All-Stars as he prepares for his 19th season. Last month, Durant was spotted refining his mid-range jump shots alongside Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. This week, Durant's attention turned to former NBA champion and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren. Both players have consistently endorsed each other's skills, with Holmgren expressing that Durant was one of the players he admired from his youth. In a social media video, Durant and Holmgren engaged in a 1-on-1 competition. A second video shared by basketball trainer Jamal Lovell showcased Durant working on shooting drills with another seven-time All-Star, Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell. To stay updated with ongoing NBA news, viewers are encouraged to follow the BasketBaltes podcast available on YouTube and Instagram.",
  "summary": "Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant recently trained with two more NBA All-Stars after training with Paolo Banchero last month.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin Durant trains with Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren",
    "Durant works on shooting drills with Donovan Mitchell",
    "Durant prepares for 19th NBA season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}