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Nvidia Secures Hugging Face in $13B Deal After OpenAI Chip Proposal Fails
technology11 days ago

Nvidia Secures Hugging Face in $13B Deal After OpenAI Chip Proposal Fails

Nvidia has agreed to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $13 billion, a deal announced on September 3, 2026. This acquisition follows a failed $100 million investment offer from OpenAI, which emerged after a July security breach involving rogue AI agents. While OpenAI proposed using Hugging Face as a distribution channel for its custom 'Jalapeño' chips, the talks collapsed, prompting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to move quickly. The deal, Nvidia's second-largest ever, secures a critical hub for open-weight models and potentially yields an eight-figure return for early investor Kevin Durant.

via cnbc.com|
#ai-acquisition#hugging-face#kevin-durant
Klay Thompson Fires Back After Durant’s MVP Jab
sports2 months ago

Klay Thompson Fires Back After Durant’s MVP Jab

Klay Thompson clapped back at Kevin Durant after Durant called him “never an MVP candidate” on Instagram, joking about people using his “full government.” Durant had compared the current Philadelphia 76ers to the Warriors dynasty, highlighting Embiid’s 2023 MVP, Brown’s 2024 Finals MVP, and Maxey’s All-Star status while noting LeBron’s impact. He also contrasted the Sixers’ expectations with the Warriors’ past, pointing out that the Warriors’ 2016-17 roster included a reigning MVP (Curry) and Thompson, whereas the Sixers—who hadn’t won since 1983 before their new acquisitions—aim to contend next spring.

via Bleacher Report|
#kevin-durant#klay-thompson#nba
Durant Sees Warrior-Style Dynasty Hopes in LeBron-Headlined 76ers
sports2 months ago

Durant Sees Warrior-Style Dynasty Hopes in LeBron-Headlined 76ers

Durant said the 2026-27 76ers, now with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, could resemble the Warriors’ mid-dynasty with four 25-point scorers, making them a contender and “League Pass-worthy.” He didn’t know James was planning to sign in Philly and praised the market, while noting the Sixers’ core (Maxey and Embiid) alongside Brown/James additions aim to chase their first title since 1983.

via Bleacher Report|
#golden-state-warriors#kevin-durant#lebron-james
LeBron’s Philly Move Ignites Ring-Chasing Talk Around a Star-Studded Sixers
sports2 months ago

LeBron’s Philly Move Ignites Ring-Chasing Talk Around a Star-Studded Sixers

Durant commented on the Sixers’ star-heavy roster after LeBron James joined, noting four 25-point scorers could make Philadelphia a title contender, and the piece discusses James’ new playmaking role and the debate over whether his move is ‘ring chasing,’ while analysts outline what Brown, Embiid, and Maxey must provide to contend for a title.

via Hoops Rumors|
#jaylen-brown#joel-embiid#kevin-durant
NBA Trade Watch: 7 Stars Mounted for Potential Moves Next Season
nba2 months ago

NBA Trade Watch: 7 Stars Mounted for Potential Moves Next Season

SB Nation highlights seven high-profile players who could be dealt over the coming year: Kevin Durant (Rockets), Kyrie Irving (Mavericks), Anthony Davis (Wizards), James Harden (Cavaliers), Tyler Herro (Bucks), Zion Williamson (Pelicans), and Michael Porter Jr. (Nets). The piece weighs each veteran’s contract status, age, and fit with current teams, noting that the spring-to-next-season trade market could heat up as rosters shape up and teams chase contending windows, with LeBron James’ recent 76ers move providing broader context for a flurry of potential transactions.

via SB Nation|
#anthony-davis#james-harden#kevin-durant
Durant Defends LeBron's Legacy After 76ers Signing
sports2 months ago

Durant Defends LeBron's Legacy After 76ers Signing

Kevin Durant defended LeBron James on social media after James announced he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, arguing that a lasting legacy doesn’t require staying with one team in today’s NBA. Durant praised James as someone who embodies the game and pushed back on the idea that longevity with a single franchise is necessary for greatness, citing the modern salary-cap era and relentless media coverage. James will team with Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Embiid, and others as he pursues a fifth title, reflecting the evolving nature of star movements in professional basketball.

via Bleacher Report|
#kevin-durant#lebron-james#nba-free-agency
Star-studded rosters recalibrated: LeBron, Curry and Durant drop into Tier 2 in 2026 NBA Player Tiers
sports4 months ago

Star-studded rosters recalibrated: LeBron, Curry and Durant drop into Tier 2 in 2026 NBA Player Tiers

The Athletic's 2026 NBA Player Tiers move LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant into Tier 2 (the top 30 players) as teams increasingly need multiple stars; Curry and Brunson anchor Tier 2A, with Durant and Leonard in that sub-tier, while 2B–2E flesh out other All-Stars—Harden, Booker, Fox, Murray, Embiid, Haliburton and more—plus a red-flag sub-tier for players dealing with injuries. The piece emphasizes that championships require stacked talent across rosters, not just a single superstar, citing Cavaliers, Knicks and Thunder as examples, and notes health and age influence placement (e.g., Embiid, Haliburton, Kyrie).

via The New York Times|
#basketball#kevin-durant#lebron-james
Durant Out for Game 6 as Rockets Chase Historic Comeback
sports5 months ago

Durant Out for Game 6 as Rockets Chase Historic Comeback

Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 in Houston due to a bone bruise in his left ankle, keeping him out for at least five of six games in the series and likely ruling out a potential Game 7 in Los Angeles. The Rockets won Game 5 on the road without him, getting impactful play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun as their defense and half‑court offense improved. Lakers guard Austin Reaves returned with 22 points and six assists off the bench but faded late. Houston still faces a daunting path to history as they attempt to rally from 0‑3, with Durant’s status hanging over the outcome.

via NBC Sports|
#basketball#kevin-durant#lakers
Durant Out, Lakers Push to Close Out Rockets in Game 6
sports-nba5 months ago

Durant Out, Lakers Push to Close Out Rockets in Game 6

Los Angeles heads to Houston with a 3-2 series lead and a chance to finish the Rockets in Game 6, despite Kevin Durant being ruled out for Houston. Austin Reaves returns with 22 points in Game 5 to bolster the Lakers’ depth, but Houston has won two straight elimination games and is favored at home, keeping the series competitive. The Lakers also face uncertainty around Luka Dončić’s status for a potential second-round matchup, adding urgency to closing out the series quickly.

via heavy.com|
#austin-reaves#kevin-durant#lakers
KD-Led Rockets Clash with LeBron’s Lakers in Game 2 Showdown
sports5 months ago

KD-Led Rockets Clash with LeBron’s Lakers in Game 2 Showdown

NBA.com's live blog recaps Tuesday’s 2026 Playoffs, headlined by LeBron's Lakers hosting Kevin Durant's Rockets in Game 2 as KD and LAL trade leads; it also notes Scoot Henderson’s 31-point Portland win over San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama’s concussion protocol update, and Tyrese Maxey with VJ Edgecombe's 59-point showing lifting Philadelphia to a 111-97 win to even the Celtics series at 1-1.

via NBA|
#kevin-durant#lakers#lebron-james
Durant's Status Could Rewire Rockets' Playoff Hopes vs. Lakers
sports5 months ago

Durant's Status Could Rewire Rockets' Playoff Hopes vs. Lakers

Houston’s Game 1 loss to the Lakers underscored how pivotal Kevin Durant’s health is for the Rockets, who struggled offensively without him. Durant is dealing with a knee contusion and is a game-time decision for Game 2, and his presence has historically boosted Houston’s efficiency and scoring balance. Without him, Houston leaned on Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, and the series now hinges on whether Durant can return at even partial effectiveness to change the dynamics against a Lakers team that took a 1-0 lead.

via Sports Illustrated|
#houston-rockets#kevin-durant#los-angeles-lakers