{
  "id": 3790468,
  "title": "Kevin Durant tells the real story behind viral bush photo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kevin-durant-tells-the-real-story-behind-viral-bush-photo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kevin-durant-tells-real-story-182945478.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant clarified the origins of the viral photo showing him hiding behind a bush, stating that the image is not reflective of reality. The incident took place on June 2 when Durant left Nobu Malibu with an unidentified woman, though the Daily Mail did not name her. Durant claimed that the popular narrative that he was attempting to hide from cameras was incorrect and that the photo was simply a result of being surrounded by tall grass. He appeared on Boardroom Talks with Speedy Morman to address the meme, denying any intention to evade attention. Durant's comments put an end to the rumor, allowing him to focus on his second season with the Rockets, which began with impressive averages of 26 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists before an ankle injury cut his playoff run short.",
  "summary": "Kevin Durant finally broke his silence on the viral photo of him \"hiding\" behind a bush, and his explanation makes perfect sense.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin Durant clarified the origins of the viral bush photo.",
    "The photo was not of him hiding from cameras.",
    "Durant denied intention to evade attention during Boardroom Talks."
  ],
  "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."
}