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The trajectory of the Brooklyn Nets’ entire offseason changed when Kyrie Irving announced his intention to opt into his 2022-23 player option, thus confirming his return to the team amid rumors of his potential exit. Irving’s decision had a clear domino effect, as superstar teammate Kevin Durant will now remain in Brooklyn as well. The […]

The NBA’s 2022 free agency period figures to be an active one, with the likes of Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine and James Harden potentially available in certain scenarios. While there could ultimately be more movement on the trade market, teams will still look to fill in the gaps on their depth charts through free agent […]

After seemingly endless trade and contract rumors, it looks like Kyrie Irving is sticking with the Brooklyn Nets. He exercised his $37 million player option on Tuesday ahead of the 2022 NBA Free Agency period. The Nets guard is focused on proving himself this year. This is according to The Athletic, which reports that “multiple […]

After an outpouring of questions ahead of NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets got their Kyrie Irving answer with the mercurial guard agreeing to opt into the final year of his deal. Kyrie’s intention is to stay on with the Nets and play out the year with the boys in Brooklyn. But that news doesn’t […]

It was reported last week that Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets were at an impasse in contract extension negotiations, with supposed differences over the length of a deal, among other details. As time went on it seemed as if the situation was turning ugly, and there was a point where it looked like the […]

Russell Westbrook is expected to exercise his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. This news comes just minutes after Westbrook posted a carefree jam-out session, which appeared to be a message to his “Westbrick” haters. The Lakers guard tweeted a video of him in the car singing along to Beyonce’s “Break My […]

Kyrie Irving opted into his contract with the Nets and is expected to remain in Brooklyn for the 2022-2023 NBA season. However, the possibility of a trade still looms as a realistic option. And potential suitors have not stopped inquiring about the superstar point guard. According to the Athletic, a number of teams are expected to […]

After plenty of hubbub and reporting suggesting the Brooklyn Nets were preparing to lose both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason, Irving announced Monday that he will exercise his player option for 2022-23 and be back with the Nets. Furthermore, while Irving will be opting in, he apparently won’t be looking for a trade. […]

The Brooklyn Nets underachieved incredibly this past 2021-22 season. Entering as the pre-season favorites to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy in June, the Nets were swept in the first round by the eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA playoffs. In this post, though, we’re going to be looking at some Nets […]

Throughout Kyrie Irving’s ordeal with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant stood by his buddy. Even though he had the chance (and the right) to criticize Kyrie for causing so much drama, KD decided not to. The former league MVP said that he did not want to get involved and that ultimately, this was Kyrie’s decision […]

To say that Kyrie Irving has been heavily criticized for the saga he has dragged the Brooklyn Nets into would be a complete understatement. As it turns out, however, the embattled star is not immune to all the hate he’s been receiving. A case in point is how Kyrie decided to savagely clap back at […]

Before Kyrie Irving chose to pick up his player option with the Brooklyn Nets in 2022-23, the New York Knicks have been linked as a potential sign-and-trade destination for him. Of course nothing in that regard materialized, and it’s because of the ‘Bockers. According to Ian Begley of SNY TV, the Nets never saw the […]

Before Kyrie Irving announced his decision to opt-in to his player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the upcoming season, a potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers to reunite with LeBron James was actually picking up a lot of steam. That deal isn’t exactly dead, but it is clear that Kyrie isn’t ready to […]

Renowned NBA broadcaster Skip Bayless has chimed in on the recent bombshell Kyrie Irving dropped on the NBA. The seven-time All-Star decided on Monday that he would be picking up the player option of his deal with the Brooklyn Nets in 2022-23 for a cool $37 million. For his part, however, Bayless suspects that Kevin […]

The Atlanta Hawks making a move for San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray has been picking up steam. As it turns out, however, Trae Young might not be contented with just one new star teammate. It was recently reported that both Young and Murray want to play with each other. Based on his […]

Kyrie Irving has decided to opt-in to his $36.5 million player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022-23 season, but only after it has been made clear that there is no viable sign-and-trade option for him. Without the ability to find a sign-and-trade deal, Kyrie Irving plans to exercise his $36M player option for […]

Kyrie Irving has opted in to his contract with the Brooklyn Nets, ending the speculation regarding his future with the franchise. Amid rumors of a potential sign-and-trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Irving put the talks to rest by agreeing to return to Brooklyn, where he’ll earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. This is certainly good […]

Amid all the drama regarding his future with the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise $37 million player option on his contract for the 2022-23 season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, “Irving is bypassing on multiple opt-in and trade scenarios to fulfill his four-year commitment to the Nets and Kevin Durant.” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to get Kyrie Irving and reunite him with LeBron James, but unfortunately for the Purple and Gold, the Brooklyn Nets are not interested in what they have to offer. Apparently, in order to pull off a sign-and-trade for Irving, the Lakers are offering Russell Westbrook, per Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

All the drama that Kyrie Irving has been causing within the Brooklyn Nets has now led to rumors about a possible exit for Kevin Durant as well. There is some belief that if his buddy leaves, KD will end up jumping ship, too. Teams from all over the NBA have been put on high alert […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a major dilemma on their hands and could potentially wind up losing both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this offseason. With Irving rumored to be mulling a move to the Lakers, the possibility of Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn will loom over the Nets. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly preparing to lose both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason. The Nets’ situation is obviously the biggest story in the NBA right now as free agency approaches this week, with a massive shift in the league’s landscape on the way if both players do go elsewhere. Count Washington Wizards […]

Drama has completely taken over the Brooklyn Nets this offseason and free agency hasn’t even kicked off yet. Many are speculating Kyrie Irving will leave the franchise as he’s already given the front office a list of teams he’d like to play for. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Kevin Durant, as the superstar forward may […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets is firmly up in the air, with various rumors suggesting the point guard is seeking an exit from the Nets in order to reunite with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The latest rumor from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer suggests that Irving would be willing to opt […]

The Brooklyn Nets have and drama have been attached at the hip for the past three seasons. Some controversy is expected when a team’s roster boasts superstar talent like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, but as both players look to be on the way out, the drama seems to be reaching a boiling point. Reports […]

The Brooklyn Nets are at an impasse with Kyrie Irving as he seeks a long-term extension. However, the organization isn’t willing to reward him with one because of his lack of availability across the last few seasons, which is understandable. With that in mind, Kyrie could be looking for a change of scenery this summer, […]

Brooklyn Nets fans may just have a new go-to line amidst all the Kyrie Irving drama. The Brooklyn Nets point guard answered a question that all NBA fans have had on their minds the past few weeks. When speaking with Complex News’ Pierce Simpson on the red carpet at the BET Awards on Sunday night, […]

After just three seasons, the Brooklyn Nets’ superstar combo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant seems destined for a nasty breakup. Rumors have circulated for weeks about Irving’s desire to move on from Brooklyn, and how that would bring about KD’s departure as well. According to new reports, it seems as though these rumors will […]

A lot of moving parts are in motion right now as the NBA rumor mill is heating up. All eyes are on the Brooklyn Nets as the front office might have to move on from Kyrie Irving a lot sooner than expected. The clock is ticking for him to make a decision, but rumors are […]

It didn’t take long for Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless to respond to Kevin Durant after the Brooklyn Nets star mocked their reconciliation. To recall, both veteran commentators had a little beef recently over some controversial claims regarding their time together at ESPN. Stephen A. basically said Skip begged him to permanently join “First […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a turbulent season and they will have a turbulent summer. Nothing is known about their roster yet, as contract negotiations with Kyrie Irving have hit a significant snag. Of course, his future is heavily linked to Kevin Durant’s, so if he is gone, Durant could be on his way out as […]

Kyrie Irving has been the name most uttered throughout the early stretch of the offseason. His potential exit from the Brooklyn Nets has been the headline with NBA free agency right around the corner. But a quick look at Kyrie’s Twitter account makes it seem like his next destination is the furthest thing from his […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had a rather funny and sarcastic reaction to the news of Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless hashing things out after their reported conflict recently. To recall, both Skip and Stephen A. had a rather heated exchange about their ESPN stint. When Smith said that Bayless begged him to join […]

The NBA world got its everyday fill of drama this past Saturday morning, when Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic engaged in a little tampering session. The Blazers duo both posted an image of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant in a Portland jersey. The intent is clear: Dame wants KD to go to his city. This […]

The quagmire that the Brooklyn Nets find themselves in is one with a whole lot of nuance. One domino has led to another, leading up to this moment with Kyrie Irving on the verge of an exit and Kevin Durant contemplating following suit. According to NBA reporter Logan Murdock, there was at least one piece […]

The Brooklyn Nets are dealing with a full on existential threat for this iteration of the team as we know it. Given the potentially looming departure of Kyrie Irving and the uncertainty surrounding Kevin Durant’s future should that happen, the question may soon become ‘When did it all go wrong?’ NBA writer and reporter Logan […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers made headlines on Saturday night after they were linked to a potential swoop on Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. All this started when Dame posted a photoshopped image of KD in a Blazers jersey, and naturally, it led to NBA fans drawing up all sorts of Durant-to-Portland scenarios. […]

The Miami Heat recently emerged as a potential landing spot for Kyrie Irving amid his contract dispute with the Brooklyn Nets. Well, it sounds like this just isn’t going to happen after team owner Micky Arison came out with a highly controversial tweet about anti-vaxxers. Arison made no mention of Irving in his tweet as […]

Kevin Durant grew closer with Damian Lillard last suymmer while leading Team USA to gold at the Tokyo Olympics, and still has a public, personal affinity for the Pacific Northwest well more than a decade after being drafted by the Seattle Supersonics. Still, odds of the two-time Finals MVP putting the Portland Trail Blazers on […]