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Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has never been one to shy away from the use of social media. He’s been known to answer fans, call out reporters and engage in everyday conversation. On Friday, he posted a tweet with an interesting admission regarding footwear. Yessir..Kobe’s, Jordan’s, kai’s…bron doesn’t make 18s but I wanna try his […]

It’s no secret the Los Angeles Lakers still need an influx of shooting. As long as Kyrie Irving remains available via trade, though, the purple-and-gold are apparently highly unlikely to go out and get it. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported on Friday that though Los Angeles has “interest” in acquiring sharpshooters Buddy Hield of the Indiana […]

The news that Kevin Durant requested a trade rocked the entire NBA world. It set the Brooklyn Nets and many hopeful NBA teams into a state of uncertainty. In the roughly three weeks since the trade has been requested, there seems to have been little movement on a deal getting done. Brooklyn is holding a […]

Pat Riley has to be a bit worried right now. The Miami Heat have been trying to come up with a trade package that will lure either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell to South Beach, but it appears that the Brooklyn Nets and the Utah Jazz have just not been amenable to whatever Riley’s front […]

The Miami Heat and Kevin Durant have been heavily linked recently. The Brooklyn Nets star has declared them as one of his preferred destinations, after all. Pat Riley has also shown an interest in trading for the star. One of the names floating around as part of a potential KD deal, however, is All-Star center […]

Stephen Curry had some big shoes to fill as he hosted the ESPYs on Wednesday night. As tradition would have it, the fans were expecting him to come out with savage jabs aimed at his NBA co-stars. Well, the Golden State Warriors superstar gladly obliged — except for one particular Kevin Durant joke. Peyton Manning […]

At this point in the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers better have a solid Plan B in the works. A blockbuster trade deal for Kyrie Irving does not seem to be on the horizon with the Brooklyn Nets playing hardball on the enigmatic star. Right now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Lakers could fall […]

The University of Texas is preparing to honor former Texas athletes by inducting them into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor. Among the 11 people in the Class of 2022 is Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. The university released the names of the inductees and information regarding the ceremony on Wednesday. The release recognizes Kevin […]

Ahead of the 2022 ESPYs awards show, sports fans took a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the past moments from the event. Who could forget Peyton Manning’s infamous roast of now-Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant during the 2017 ESPYs, during which he poked fun at Durant for joining the Golden State Warriors? Well, […]

At this point in the offseason, Kevin Durant is still a member of the Brooklyn Nets. For all we know, he could start the season with the same team, despite his highly-publicized desire to jump ship. Be that as it may, this obviously hasn’t stopped the analysts from talking about potential trade destinations for KD. […]

The Golden State Warriors recently came out of nowhere as a potential destination for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. KD’s sensational return to his former team to link up with Stephen Curry and Co. further picked up steam after reports emerged about how both Durant and […]

The odds may not exactly be in their favor right now, but this has not discouraged the Miami Heat from doing whatever they can to bring a new superstar to South Beach this summer. The Heat have been strongly linked to the two biggest stars in the trade market today, with Pat Riley and his […]

The Golden State Warriors have an embarrassment of riches coming into next season. But despite (or perhaps, because of) that, they’re still reportedly doing their due diligence in inquiring about the services of the available Kevin Durant. However, don’t expect the Warriors to come chasing for their former superstar. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have dominated NBA offseason headlines. People want to know where they will play next year but it remains unclear at the moment. However, an entirely new conspiracy has emerged in reference to Durant’s Brooklyn Nets trade request, per realGM. Dave McMenamin of ESPN shared a wild theory about KD’s real motives […]

Multiple reports have recently come out to say that at this point, Kevin Durant has accepted his fate of not being able to force a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. There just hasn’t been enough traction of late, despite noteworthy efforts from interested teams such as the Miami Heat. At this point, however, renowned […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of a handful of teams that appear to be in serious contention for Brooklyn Nets want-away superstar Kevin Durant. This could be in part because of the fact that KD himself indicated many years ago that he wanted to play in Toronto, but also because of the Raptors’ […]

Despite the fact that Brooklyn Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have both been the stuff of headlines of late, it is clear that there have been no substantial developments with regard to their respective trades away from their current team. At this point, it has become increasingly plausible that Durant and Irving end […]

The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns have been largely considered as the frontrunners to land Kevin Durant; however, there is a surprise team emerging as a dark-horse suitor for the Brooklyn Nets star: the Washington Wizards. Durant is a Washington, D.C. native, so the connection is there. Going back to DC and playing for the […]

The Miami Heat have not had much progress with regard to their reported desire to bring Kevin Durant to South Beach. KD has already identified the Heat as one of his preferred destinations, but at this point, trade talks have yet to really materialize. This likely has a lot to do with Brooklyn’s extremely high […]

Several NBA teams are interested in Kevin Durant, but suitors have one prevalent concern about trading for the Brooklyn Nets superstar. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, teams couldn’t help but wonder whether they can keep Durant happy and motivated to stay with them long-term. As reported earlier, if the Nets couldn’t keep him happy […]

Don’t let their recent inactiveness fool you. At this point, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be working hard behind the scenes to pull off a blockbuster trade deal (or two) that should make a significant impact on their title hopes this coming season. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, not only […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant opened up the trade floodgates when he announced that he would like to be dealt to another team back in June. Given his stature as a superstar, Durant’s trade value was expected to be perhaps the highest the league has ever seen. The Nets have certainly been seeking ‘Godfather-type’ offers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers offseason has been a strange one. After a lackluster season filled with injury troubles, the Lakers are looking to make a quick turnaround and return to a competitive level in the NBA. Plenty of trades involving Los Angeles have been tossed around, most notably for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving. However, […]

The Juan Soto trade is honing in one location: New York City. It’s happening for more reasons than just the New York Yankees and New York Mets having an interest in trading for him. It’s also because his situation is becoming baseball’s version of the Kevin Durant situation. According to Jon Heyman of the New […]

Compared to when the news originally broke, trade rumors involving Kyrie Irving have become much less frequent. NBA fans and media couldn’t help being antsy about a massive superteam breakup underway in Brooklyn. Things have been quieter since, as many have realized that a deal is going to take a while, but reports have emerged […]

It looks like Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is not a big fan of Rob Perez’s idea on where to hold the NBA’s proposed mid-season tournament. On Saturday, the Drew League attracted huge crowd and massive viewership. With that, Rob Perez–popularly known as WorldWideWob–sent an open letter to the NBA advising Adam Silver and co. […]

The Miami Heat want Kevin Durant. As a matter of fact, reports suggest that they’re pulling out all the stops to try and snag the former league MVP from the Brooklyn Nets via a sensational trade deal. At this point, however, it seems that Pat Riley and his front office need to work harder if […]

It’s been quite some time now since Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world by demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Several teams have already been linked to a sensational swoop for the former league MVP, but right now, nothing has materialized just yet. At this point, it has become increasingly clear Durant could end […]

LeBron James grabbed headlines on Saturday when he made a surprise appearance in the Drew League. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar wasn’t just a spectator too, as LeBron suited up to play in the high-profile exhibition game. Apparently, another NBA star that was supposed to make his presence known in the Drew League was none […]

Make no mistake about it. The Miami Heat are serious about their pursuit for another superstar this summer. This could come in the form of either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell — two players that are both on the trade block and have both been heavily linked to Miami. As it is, however, it does […]

This Atlantic Division rivalry continues in Las Vegas as the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics clash again. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Celtics prediction and pick.     The Nets are (2-2) so far in this tournament and will look to finish with a winning record by taking down the […]

Brooklyn Nets fans have yet to see Ben Simmons in action for their team, but they can catch him on Twitch this offseason. Those who have been following him on the popular live-streaming service recently got an intriguing insight from Simmons, particularly about the player the Philadelphia 76ers traded him for, and that’s James Harden. […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving still have a very unclear future. Irving opted in to his contract but is expected to be traded. His potential destination is uncertain. The Los Angeles Lakers have been talked about in rumors, but there would be a lot of moving pieces in a Brooklyn-LA deal. Could Irving return […]

Despite the fact that it’s been over two weeks since Kevin Durant demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, there appears to be real progress in the same. At this point, it wouldn’t be a complete shock if KD ends up suiting up for Brooklyn when the new season starts. NBA guru Brian Windhorst of […]

The Phoenix Suns are interested in Kevin Durant, but they are not that desperate to give the farm away to the Brooklyn Nets. That much is clear after Brian Windhorst of ESPN revealed what the Suns didn’t include in their offer for KD. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, the veteran NBA insider shared that […]

Sean Marks’ future as general manager of the Brooklyn Nets remains in question despite reports that he reached an extension amid the Kevin Durant trade drama. On Friday, several news outlets reported that Marks has agreed to a contract extension with the Nets that would keep him in Brooklyn long-term. Kristian Winfield of the New […]

The Utah Jazz may be focused on working with the New York Knicks for a deal centered around Donovan Mitchell, but the ‘Bockers should not fall under the illusion that the Salt Lake City franchise will trade the All-Star guard to them. As NBA insider Marc Stein reported, the Knicks could face competition in their […]

There hasn’t been a lot of traction in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to offer the Brooklyn Nets an enticing enough package. Well, according to reports, the San Antonio Spurs could be a third team involved who may be in the mix to acquire Russ. Via […]

It feels like forever ago that the NBA world was focused on Ben Simmons’ holdout from the Philadelphia 76ers. The current member of the Brooklyn Nets has not suited up for an NBA game in over a year. The former top pick requested a trade from the Sixers following the team’s playoff collapse to the […]