A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). "So, one of those things where I'm not feeling a ton of pain, but it's just like you don't want to force one of these injuries, go out there and make it worse," Durant said. His latest exchange came with controversial actor Michael Rapaport. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Kevin Durant is addressing the homophobic slurs he used in a private conversation with Michael Rapaport on Instagram, saying he hopes he can move past the incident. Kevin Durant has been punished for his actions against Michael Rapaport.On Friday, the NBA announced it has fined the Brooklyn Nets star $50,000 for "using offensive and derogatory language on social media." In the messages, Durant also mentioned he eventually told Rapaport “all u do is c— suck other men for attention,” referred to him as a “piece of s–t,” and told him to “suck a d–k.” Durant will face off with the Warriors for the first time since signing with the Nets in the summer of 2019. NBA star Kevin Durant apologized Thursday for threatening and profane comments he made to entertainer Michael Rapaport through social media. The Brooklyn Nets superstar said he was sorry that the messages — part of an angry private exchange with actor and comedian Michael Rapaport — had emerged in the public domain. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. It is wrong to say that everyone should simply move past these comments because of a short apology. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Ahead of the Brooklyn Nets’ season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, star forward Kevin Durant shared a loving message to the fans of his former team. The NBA fined Kevin Durant $50,000 for using 'offensive and derogatory language' in his private messages with a sports podcaster . The NBA has fined Durant $50,000 for sending those messages. Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Kevin Durant Durant, who has been out since mid-February with a hamstring injury, apologized while speaking with reporters Thursday for the language in his Instagram direct messages. "I was playing solid before I got injured and feel like we were just starting to figure each other out, James, Kyrie and myself, and different lineups out there on the floor," Durant said. But a subsequent exam showed it to be more serious. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Brooklyn Nets and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. "I'm sorry that people seen the language that I used," Durant said. The problem was Durant using a slew of homophobic slurs that turned this social media fight far too ugly. Kevin Durant spoke briefly about the direct messages he sent Michael Rapaport that included personal insults, homophobic slurs and profanity. Comments are welcome while open. Kevin Durant apologized after making comments toward actor Michael Rapaport that included several homophobic remarks. He may also want to take it easy on social media for a bit and just focus on returning to action on the court. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and actor Michael Rapaport apparently have beef. Durant’s comments to Rapaport will likely end up being a story that passes in the mix of the always-churning news cycle. NBA star Kevin Durant has apologised for sending a slew of homophobic and misogynistic messages to comedian Michael Rapaport. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. In the messages that were shared to social media, Durant referred to Rapoport as a “pale pasty c*m guzzling b*tch” and said all the actor does is “c*ck suck other men for attention.” Durant and Rapaport started feuding on Twitter back in December, starting when Rapaport criticized Durant for an interview he did on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” On Wednesday, Rapaport shared some wild direct messages between the two of them where their conversation escalated fast — and included plenty of profanity, homophobic and misogynistic language. Durant sent threatening and homophobic messages to the Atypical star on social media, and Rapaport shared the messages earlier this week. Kevin Durant Apologizes After Actor Michael Rapaport Shares Offensive Messages from NBA Player this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Durant sent a series of messages to the actor that, most of the time, would be seen as an awesome takedown. NBA is fining Kevin Durant $50,000 for social exchange with actor, sources tell ESPN. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Durant has not played since Feb. 13 and is reportedly close to returning after dealing with an injured hamstring. Kevin Durant apologised Thursday for threatening and profane comments he made to entertainer Michael Rapaport through social media. Rapaport released images of the private messages Tuesday on his Twitter account, and they included homophobic and misogynistic language from the Brooklyn Nets forward. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. He, Kyrie Irving and James Harden have been able to play just seven times together since the Nets acquired Harden in January, but the team has rolled to first place in the Eastern Conference while Durant sits. That just ignores the issue at hand here. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. He could be back sometime next week. Durant is nearing a return from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since mid-February. "I felt like we were starting to gain our rhythm and even though I was out a week before that with [health and safety] protocols, I felt like our team was gaining more chemistry then and that's more so what I care about. ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on March 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. The hope is he learned and better understood why people were upset. Brooklyn coach Steve Nash said the team has discussed the remarks but would keep the conversation internal. How I play, I'll figure that out over time whenever I get out there.". NBA superstar Kevin Durant will be fined $50,000 by the league for a recent exchange of private messages with actor Michael Rapaport, who claims he was threatened by the Brooklyn Nets player. Now comes understand the issue at hand and becoming a better person. He and the Nets thought the injury was minor when he missed his first game Feb. 15 in Sacramento. Kevin Durant is known for being extremely active on social media. Back in December, Kevin Durant let it be known that he wasn’t going to engage much with Charles Barkley on a TNT post-game show. Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant sent a series of homophobic and misogynist direct messages to actor Michael Rapaport in an apparent feud over comments Rapaport made about Durant on social media. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. As per the Nets star, they talk worse daily, but this seems to have upset him. That serves as a major boost for a Nets team already atop the Eastern Conference standings. The Brooklyn Nets star will get into it with anyone, from a celebrity to a regular everyday fan. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant issued a tepid apology late Tuesday after actor Michael Rapaport posted a series of homophobic, expletive-filled messages from him dating back to last year. So just try to be patient with it all and just rehab as hard as I can, and I've been through this situation before so I just try to take myself back to that place.". "That's not really what I want people to see and hear from me, but hopefully I can move past it and get back out on the floor.". Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Durant responded to the messages on Twitter, while replying to a user. Taking down someone like Rapaport is great, but the whole story changes if the language used is hateful in nature. But acknowledging the wrong is a great first step toward moving forward. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 2, 2021. Yelena Dzhanova. Kevin Durant fined $50,000 for messages sent to Michael Rapaport Zac Wassink, Yardbarker 10 hrs ago American expats are heading back to the US for vaccinations CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Astros: Carlos Correa makes it blatantly obvious he’s unlikely to stay in Houston, Brittany Matthews posts adorable photo with Patrick Mahomes on anniversary, NBA considering buyout rule changes because of Lakers and Nets, Kevin Durant Didn't Really Apologize For Awful Things He Said in DMs to Michael Rapaport, This Kevin Durant message brought LaMarcus Aldridge to Brooklyn, Kevin Durant responds to Michael Rapaport outing him for homophobic comments, Blake Griffin fires back at fans who are upset he joined the Nets. "In my mind I'm just like, 'I can play,' but then it's also like you've got to be smart and cautious with this type of injury. Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets sent highly offensive and ugly messages to actor Michael Rapaport. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The NBA fined Nets forward Kevin Durant $50,000 on Friday for his use of offensive and derogatory comments on social media. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant has apologised to fans following the release of a slew of profane social media messages riddled with misogynistic and homophobic language. He agreed that it was his bad, and even mentioned that he and the 51-year-old actor have had worse conversations. Rapaport posted the DMs on his Twitter page earlier this week after he revealed that he was surprised by the message he received from Durant back in December 2020. Durant sent a series of messages to the actor that, most of the time, would be seen as an awesome takedown. NBA star Kevin Durant apologized Thursday for threatening and profane comments he made to entertainer Michael Rapaport through social media. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images). The NBA hasn't weighed in yet on Durant's comments and whether he would be fined. Durant offered a brief apology for the language he used in the messages. Actor and podcaster Michael Rapaport has revealed a private war of words with Kevin Durant over social media in which the Brooklyn Nets star appears to have used a string of homophobic slurs. He noted that he still has a great relationship with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the rest. The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant $50,000 Friday for a profane Twitter exchange with actor Michael Rappaport, ESPN and the New York Times reported. Kevin Durant talked about the messages which were put out on social media from actor and comedian Michael Rapaport earlier in the week. Kevin Durant and Michael Rapaport had a heated exchange via DM which revealed the NBA player used threatening messages and several anti-gay slurs as reported by ESPN. With an injured hamstring apologized after making comments toward actor Michael Rapaport through social media reportedly close to returning dealing. 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