{
  "id": 5892458,
  "title": "‘It’s Crazy That He Continues to Get Better’ — Kevin Durant’s Trainer Reveals What Rockets Star Is Working On Behind the Scenes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/its-crazy-that-he-continues-to-get-better-kevin-durants-trainer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:04:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/crazy-continues-better-kevin-durant-030432063.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant continues to make remarkable improvements despite entering his late 30s. His trainer, Dash Lovell, shared an encouraging insight into Durant's work ethic during an interview. Lovell praised Durant's determination to learn and grow, stating that the future Hall of Famer consistently seeks guidance and improvement. Durant's commitment to his craft is evident, as he remains one of the league's most productive players, averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game during his first season with Houston. The 37-year-old has also maintained an impressive free-throw shooting percentage of 87.4%. Despite missing several games due to injuries, Durant's resilience and dedication to the game show no signs of waning. As Lovell emphasizes, Durant's ability to learn and adapt at this stage of his career is truly remarkable.",
  "summary": "When the Houston Rockets announced Kevin Durant’s arrival ahead of the 2025-26 season, the move sparked excitement about what the team could become. However, things did not go according to plan, and Durant’s trainer, Dash Lovell, defended Durant against criticism following the Houston Rockets’ early playoff exit.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin Durant continues to improve despite being in his late 30s.",
    "Trainer Dash Lovell praises Durant's determination and work ethic.",
    "Durant averages 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kevin Durant's continued improvement in his late 30s underscores his exceptional work ethic and dedication to the game, allowing him to remain one of the league's most productive players.",
  "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."
}