How KD's approach has changed after finally making his return to the court (2:07)

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Durant: 'How good can I be' after movie ending?

Kevin Durant has had his "movie" ending, winning two NBA titles. What he realized afterward is that it was his development as a player that drives him. "I want to experience that stuff [winning titles], but it's not the end-all, be-all of why I play."

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8hKevin Pelton

Should the NBA prevent top buyout players from signing with the best teams?

Kevin Pelton answers your questions on whether the Lakers and Nets should be able to sign top buyout candidates and the reunion of Boogie and Rondo.

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Why Windhorst isn't concerned about the Nets' defense (1:01)

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KD 'dives right into action,' goes 5-for-5 in return

Nets star Kevin Durant said he "wasn't trying to ease into the game" in his return Wednesday night, when he had 17 points on 5-for-5 shooting in a 139-111 rout of the Pelicans.

Durant perfect from the field in return to court (1:57)

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KD reflects on first game back from injury (1:08)

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Durant's perfect return fuels Nets' 139-111 rout of Pelicans

— Kevin Durant returned from a 23-game absence to spark Brooklyn's most explosive half of the season, finishing with 17 points and perfect shooting in the Nets' 139-111 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Blake Griffin drains deep 3-pointer to beat buzzer (0:30)

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Kyrie spins baseline for dunk in traffic (0:26)

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Stephen A.: Without KD, Nets may not win the East (2:23)

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Harden out at least 10 days; KD back in lineup

Nets guard James Harden, on of the front-runners for league MVP, will miss at least 10 days with a hamstring strain, while teammate Kevin Durant returned to the lineup Wednesday.

Stephen A. getting concerned about the Nets' injuries (1:59)

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Kyrie schools Randle twice in 2nd half (0:49)

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Irving scores 40, Nets lose Harden but beat Knicks 114-112

— Kyrie Irving scored 40 points, Jeff Green made two free throws with 3.7 seconds left and the Brooklyn Nets overcome the early loss of James Harden to beat the New York Knicks 114-112 on Monday night.

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5dMalika Andrews

Harden's Nets return lasts 4 minutes (hamstring)

James Harden was ruled out of the remainder of the Nets' game against the Knicks on Monday night due to the right hamstring tightness that had sidelined him the previous two contests. He played just 4 minutes against the Knicks.

Kyrie grins as he flushes fast-break dunk (0:18)

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Kyrie shows off hang time on double-clutch bucket (0:26)

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5dMalika Andrews

Harden (hamstring) available to play vs. Knicks

James Harden is available to play in the Nets' game against the Knicks on Monday night after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury.

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NBA experts debate: Big questions facing the Lakers and Nets right now

Which team should be worried about playoff seeding? Who are their biggest challengers? Our experts break down the two juggernauts.

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NBA Power Rankings: Which reloaded teams are on the rise?

As conference seeding battles continue to take shape, here's where our experts see all 30 teams.

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Bulls beat Nets 115-107, snap 6-game skid

— Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Zach LaVine added 25 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-107 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak.