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Nick Wright addresses Kevin Durant's Instagram comments about commentators

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Nick Wright addresses Kevin Durant's Instagram comments about commentators

Summary

Nick Wright responded to Kevin Durant's recent Instagram post where Durant named him and Colin Cowherd among commentators he would take off air. During an appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show, Wright recounted a conversation with Durant following the comment, expressing surprise at the barb. Durant countered that it doesn't matter how Wright feels about him since his bosses at FS1 support him. Wright defended his commentary skills and suggested that both he and Durant face similar criticism regarding their respective professions. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in their relationship, rooted in past critiques Wright made regarding Durant's actions and performance.

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Key Details

•Kevin Durant named Nick Wright in an Instagram post.
•Wright responded on The Dan Le Batard Show.
•Durant suggested Wright was historically critical of him.
•Wright defended his commentary and shared their conversation.
•This situation reflects broader issues in NBA commentary and player relationships.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Wright responds to Kevin Durant’s social media call-out

What they're saying

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Out of nowhere this week, Kevin Durant took to Instagram to give his picks from a random graphic asking NBA fans which commentators they would take off air. Durant’s picks were Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright of FS1. Neither Wright nor Cowherd addressed the goofy barb until Thursday, when Wright joined The Dan Le Batard…
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