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Pretty much every basketball fan was livid when Kevin Durant decided to turn his back on Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder several years back. Most folks felt like Durant was betraying his friend when he opted to sign with the Golden State Warriors instead of staying in OKC. At the end of the […]

What an offseason it has been for the Brooklyn Nets so far. Everything is on the table now that extension talks between the team and Kyrie Irving are becoming “acrimonious” now. The NBA offseason will be focused on how the Nets maneuver their increasingly tense situation and bring in new players. Brooklyn is on the […]

Kevin Durant recently broke his silence about Kyrie Irving’s situation with the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking on his podcast, KD explained why he basically has nothing to say about all this drama. Durant said that this was Kyrie’s livelihood at stake here, which simply means that he can’t get involved. Stephen A. Smith is having none […]

At this point, it is clear that Kyrie Irving is calling the shots. He wants a lengthier deal than what the Brooklyn Nets are willing to offer and if he does not get his wish, it seems that he’s going to walk away. Several teams have already been linked to a potential swoop on Kyrie […]

Kevin Durant is just tired of people and the media lying on his name, especially when it comes to how he feels about the Golden State Warriors. Before and after the Warriors won the 2022 NBA Finals, a lot of talk has been about KD and how the Dubs didn’t need him to win. Some […]

The Brooklyn Nets are caught in the eye of the offseason storm right now. Their problems seem to be compounding on top of one another. The team has been at an “impasse” when it comes to Kyrie Irving and his future in Brooklyn. That’s led to some serious speculation about what Kevin Durant would do […]

Kyrie Irving has been quiet throughout all the drama he’s causing within the Brooklyn Nets right now. On Friday, however, the seven-time All-Star decided to go on Twitter to come out with an NSFW rant amid his ongoing saga with his current team. As always, Irving took a cryptic approach in trying to send his […]

If the Brooklyn Nets were to trade Kyrie Irving, Chris Broussard thinks they should go “big game hunting.” For one, if the Miami Heat want the veteran playmaker, the Nets should demand at least Jimmy Butler. Broussard proposed the idea on the latest episode of First Things First, noting that the Nets should only talk […]

The Miami Heat have been linked with Kyrie Irving as of late after the Brooklyn Nets star included them in his six-team wish list. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst thinks the South Beach franchise could look past Kyrie and focus on Kevin Durant instead. Rumors have it that if Irving ends up leaving the Nets, […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Thursday that Kyrie Irving is now basically on his way out of the Brooklyn Nets. Contract extension talks have not been productive at all, and at this point, it appears that the seven-time All-Star has already made up his mind about jumping ship. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, clearly, is disappointed with the recent ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. While the controversial decision has been leaked last May, it still came as a huge shock after the Supreme Court made the decision. The ruling basically means that a woman’s constitutional right to abortion is now gone. Several […]

As the 2022 NBA Draft was nearing, much of the chatter across the league was instead surrounding the future of Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving reportedly provided the Nets with a list of teams that he would be willing to accept a sign and trade with. That sent the media into a frenzy, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in trouble. On June 29th, star point guard Kyrie Irving must come to a decision on his plus-$36 Million player option. If he declines and chooses to depart from the Nets, which has been rumored to be a real possibility, the front office could lose control of a roster they sacrificed […]

The 2022 NBA free agency period is just a few days away, and Kyrie Irving has yet to opt into his player option with the Brooklyn Nets. If he doesn’t opt-in by June 29, Irving officially becomes a free agent. Earlier this week, it became apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers are the biggest threat […]

The NBA offseason rumors are heating up, especially with the Brooklyn Nets. Their stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could be on the move, which would drastically change the future of the franchise and would have a major impact on the Houston Rockets. Irving is the key, as he is at an impasse with the […]

NBA insider Shams Charania has just dropped a bombshell on Kyrie Irving’s saga with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Shams, it’s only a matter of time before the seven-time All-Star works his way towards a Brooklyn exit. Shams’ sources tell him that Kyrie has made up his mind, and that he is now facilitating a […]

Despite all the activity that has been going on in the NBA over the past week or so, there is no bigger news than that involving Kyrie Irving and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Right now, the departure of the seven-time All-Star from his current team has become a real possibility. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 Even more […]

Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets has been all of a sudden put to question amid reports of Kyrie Irving’s willingness to jump ship. There is some belief that if Kyrie ends up leaving Brooklyn, then Durant could also consider walking away. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has provided a major update on this story as […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Kyrie Irving leaving the Brooklyn Nets to reunite with former teammate LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some were quick to shoot down the prospect of Kyrie moving to Hollywood due to the financial implications of the deal, but as it turns out, there could […]

Just when it seemed like PJ Tucker was a lock to play out his 2-year contract with the Miami Heat, the veteran pulled a fast one and decided to opt-out of his $7.4 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. Entering the 2022 NBA Free Agency, PJ Tucker will certainly have plenty of suitors […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets could find themselves completely rebuilding this offseason with the latest information on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Durant is “monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future” amid Irving’s own questions about his future. This is according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, who broke the news Thursday […]

The Brooklyn Nets have quite the problem: they don’t want to give Kyrie Irving a ton of guaranteed money in his contract extension, but thanks to his relationship with Kevin Durant, they don’t have much of a choice. As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported (as relayed by Evan Sidery of Basketball News), Irving is using […]

As the 2022 NBA Draft quickly approaches, Deandre Ayton has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the market. The Phoenix Suns have yet to make significant progress on an extension for their prized big man, which could point to the fact that the 23-year-old could be on his way out this summer. […]

According to reports, the main reason why extension talks have stalled between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets lies in the length of the new deal. The Nets are unwilling to commit to Kyrie long-term — and for good reason — and Irving just isn’t having any of that. Ric Bucher of FOX Sports points […]

Right now, it feels like Kyrie Irving is being linked to every other team in the NBA. It sounds like the Dallas Mavericks are joining in on the fun. According to a report by Ric Bucher of FOX Sports, a potential partnership between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas has emerged as a possibility. […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving have reached an impasse on their contract negotiations, but thanks to Kevin Durant, both sides have every motivation to work something out. According to NBA insider Marc Stein via Substack, the Nets are still largely expected to keep Irving with a new deal. After all, he and KD went […]

The New York Knicks emerged as one of the first potential landing spots for Kyrie Irving after news broke that he was at an “impasse” with the Brooklyn Nets with regard to a contract extension. Irving moving to the Nets’ most bitter rivals was almost hard to fathom, but apparently, Kyrie’s camp believed this was […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has spent much of the offseason going scorched earth on his haters on social media. Wednesday was much of the same from KD, as the Nets star took some time to clap back at an age-old Colin Cowherd take. Of all the infamous Cowherd hot takes, this one is by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks were named as three potential suitors for Kyrie Irving if his contract talks with the Brooklyn Nets really go south. However, Marc Stein notes that the Miami Heat could also be a player in the Irving sweepstakes should the Nets look to trade him. […]

The future core of the Brooklyn Nets is fuzzy, as it seems like all of their star players want out. James Harden left first, forcing his way out through a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, Kyrie Irving is just days away from becoming a free agent. If he doesn’t opt into his $36.5 million player […]

The Brooklyn Nets are once again on the verge of squandering their immense talent. While Kyrie Irving’s future hangs in the balance, the front office has to get to work retooling the roster. One player that would be a strong addition is P.J. Tucker, who is set to hit NBA free agency. According to Kristian […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in negotiations with Kyrie Irving with the hopes to keep him on the roster for at least one more season. It’s a move the front office must make, as the final decision possibly hinders Kevin Durant’s future with the club. However, everything hangs in the balance of Irving’s choice to […]

Trade rumors are ramping up, especially with the 2022 NBA Draft taking place on Thursday night. It sounds like the Brooklyn Nets may have a busy offseason this year, as Kyrie Irving’s future with the club is up in the air. As a result, opposing teams are keeping tabs on Kevin Durant for now. According […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly at an impasse when it comes to his future with the franchise. This has opened up the possibility of Irving going elsewhere. However, Brian Lewis of the New York Post says the most likely outcome is still that Irving is back with the Nets for 2022-23. Shams […]

With Kyrie Irving being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for a potential reunion with former teammate LeBron James, the big question has been, what does LA need to give up in order to make this deal happen? The Lakers have few valuable assets in their possession right now. This begs the question, though, should […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to be back and healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a Finals run, with many viewing them as a favorite to win it all in 2022-23. The Clippers are built perfectly around Leonard and George, with star power, guard play, length at the wings, and […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving are evidently reaching a breaking point in their relationship. The organization is looking to sign him to a shorter-term deal this summer considering his lack of availability over the last couple of seasons, while Irving himself is hoping for a lucrative multi-year deal. But as Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are seemingly going through a messy divorce for the public to see. Could Irving’s next fling be with the next door neighbor – the New York Knicks? Irving has a player option going into the offseason and can press the eject button if nothing in the form of an […]