Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) password, which turned into an unexpected blessing. The NBA star, who first started buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during his Golden State Warriors days in 2016, still hasn't regained access to his account, according to CBNC. Bitcoin is...

NBA and Olympic superstar Kevin Durant is the latest athlete who can add the title of European soccer team owner to his list of investments. Durant has made a small investment in French champion team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). What Happened: Durant joins fellow NBA star LeBron James as an owner of...

The high pay of athletes has been a hot topic in recent years, including the start of the 2024 WNBA season with rookie and number-one overall pick Caitlin Clark's starting salary compared to NBA players. To make matters worse, 14 of the 15 highest-paid NBA players are not on the final four teams...

In recent years, several NBA players have transcended their on-court prowess to become savvy investors, particularly in technology startups, franchises, and health and wellness companies. These moves diversify their income streams and set them up for long-term financial success. Shaquille O’...

Los Angeles-based electric boat manufacturer Arc on Tuesday introduced an electric sports boat meant for the mass market named Arc Sport. The vehicle has 226 kWh of battery capacity, can provide 570 hp of power, can seat 15 people, and starts at $258,000. What Happened: Arc, founded in 2021 by a...

Data intelligence platform Tracer announced a new president to lead the company and a funding round to power the company’s growth. Here are the key details. What Happened: Tracer announced Obele Brown-West has been appointed as the first president of the company. The company also announced a...

Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Ronnie Gets Served In recent years, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) donated almost $300,000 to right-wing legislators who...

Kevin Durant's lifetime contract with Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) solidifies his status in an elite club that includes Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it will include footwear, apparel, and community outreach. Durant's partnership with Nike began in...

Three of the top National Basketball Association players are set for huge paydays in the 2022-2023 season. The paydays come from NBA salaries ranking ahead of other North American sports and also from large endorsement deals. Here are the details. NBA On Top: The trio of LeBron James, Steph Curry...

Creating and leading sports-based companies can lead to important decisions on how Web3 can play a role in connecting with fans and creating new verticals. Executives from Boardroom, Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) and round21 shared their insights into the world of sports and NFTs at VeeCon 2022 in...

A SPAC merger agreement announced Monday brought some additional fanfare with several notable athletes and celebrities among the investors in the company’s PIPE. Here’s a look at the company and deal. The SPAC Deal: Hypebeast announced a SPAC merger with Iron Spark I (NASDAQ: ISAA...

The 94th Academy Awards were filled with top stories such as Beyonce performing, the chance for Lin-Manuel Miranda to join the EGOT club, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) being the first streaming company to win the best picture Oscar. Outside the big headlines...

The NBA All-Star Game this past Sunday showcased fan favorites and the best-of-the-best playing, as well as featuring some very well-paid men who know how to dribble a ball and shoot it through a net a whole lot better than most of us — and who know how to make savvy business...

Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea could hit a new record valuation as a private company, according to a recent report. What Happened: OpenSea is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of $13 billion, according to Newcomer and author Eric Newcomer. The new funding round would be led by Coatue,...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (NYSE: BABA) chairman and co-founder Joe Tsai is showing appreciation for the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: “I like crypto,” Tsai tweeted on Monday night without any context or earlier tweets the would provide...