During a recent “Up & Adams” appearance, NBA star Kevin Durant appeared to flirt with host Kay Adams. The exchange caught fans off guard and made headlines online.
Flirty Banter on the Air
Durant invited Adams to Houston for a game. “If you come down to Houston, which I’m expecting you to come to a game …” he said, as he maintained a casual tone. Adams countered: “I came to a game — you literally would not even wave.” When pressed, he explained: “Which is crazy.”
Adams reminded him of her earlier message: “Kevin, I think I literally told you I was at the game, I said ‘See you tonight!’” Durant acknowledged her frustration and then pivoted: “It’s alright, we’re moving on … I’ll see you at one of these games in Houston.” He added: “We going for barbecue down in Texas when you get out here.”
The playful overture followed a dispute over Durant’s response during an earlier game she partially attended. Adams claimed he didn’t acknowledge her presence while injured. Durant at first denied the snub but then sought to move past it. “It’s all good, it’s old news,” he said.
Durant also emphasized his new connection to Houston, citing his history at the University of Texas. He pitched the idea of southern hospitality to Adams. “You’ll need to immerse yourself in the culture when you get down here,” he told her.
As of now, Adams has not publicly confirmed whether she will make the trip. But fans have reacted strongly to the moment. One social post read: “KD been shooting his shot at Kay for the longest now lol.”
Durant’s flirtatious approach captured attention beyond sports circles. Some see it as simply playful banter; others view it as a bold media move. For Adams, the encounter adds another layer to her dynamic with high-profile guests.