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ESPN television personality Stephen A. Smith has been missing from ‘First Take’ for over a month now. He has been recovering from shoulder surgery on a partially torn rotator cuff and bicep. On Sunday night, Smith took to Twitter to announce that he will finally be returning to the television show Monday morning. In his […]

Kevin Durant is the largest domino yet to fall in an otherwise relatively stale offseason. And yet despite his rather public standoff with the Brooklyn Nets, KD still finds the time to clap back against his haters on social media. The former MVP responded to claims by fans that he is ultimately culpable in what […]

Stephen Curry has a better team than Kevin Durant … but we’re not talking about the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets here. On Saturday, Curry’s AAU team took on Durant’s team at the ADG Money Ball Showcase and absolutely dominated. According to Baller TV, Team Curry won the contest 70-53, with guard Silas Demery […]

The Kevin Durant trade saga seems to be reaching a boiling point after he gave the Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum of either firing Sean Marks and Steve Nash or moving him elsewhere. By no surprise, Joe Tsai is committed to his GM and coach.  For now, there is no serious traction in trade talks for […]

Amid all the drama surrounding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this summer, Ben Simmons has emerged as a bit of a forgotten figure for the Brooklyn Nets. Well, not really, considering how the former Rookie of the Year was himself involved in a group chat scandal that saw him allegedly (virtually) walk out on his […]

A Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown swap has been rumored throughout the 2022 offseason, yet an anonymous NBA exec believes Brown is more than happy to stay put in Boston. Per Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports, the source in question made it clear that Brown is “all-in on Boston.” “From everything I’ve been told, Jaylen’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have come out of nowhere as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP reiterated his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets. As it appears, this new development has a lot to do with KD’s current relationship with ex-teammate James Harden. ESPN’s NBA insider Ramona Shelburne recently reported […]

Despite the recent trade rumors linking them with each other, Brooklyn Nets playmaker Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook don’t seem to have any ill feelings towards each other. At the very least, they have no problem working together. Irving and Westbrook were recently spotted putting in the work together in a […]

At the moment, it seems that Kyrie Irving is going to remain with the Brooklyn Nets beyond this summer. Previous reports suggest that the enigmatic point guard has been nothing but loyal to the team ever since he decided to opt into the final season of his current deal. And this is despite all the […]

Kevin Durant has yet to be traded. Despite a previous trade request and a recent ultimatum, the superstar is still technically a member of the Brooklyn Nets. However, a deal is expected to occur. But the Nets have an unsurprisingly absurd asking price for KD which many teams have been unable to meet. The one […]

According to reports, Kevin Durant has identified the Boston Celtics as one of his potential destinations because of the fact that he wants to play with Marcus Smart. Both the Brooklyn Nets and the Celtics seem open to a potential deal, but at this point, it is clear that they are at an impasse. In […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have suddenly emerged as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP reiterated his desire to part ways with the Brooklyn Nets. Is it a mere coincidence that KD’s former teammate James Harden also happens to be a member of the same team Durant reportedly wants to play […]

The Brooklyn Nets are still facing a situation with superstar Kevin Durant. He remains adamant about getting traded and even gave owner Joe Tsai the ultimatum of either choosing him or firing Steve Nash and Sean Marks. However, there is still the chance he stays with the team because the Nets have yet to receive […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has never been one to pull punches. He is not afraid to speak his mind and let be known exactly how he is feeling about things. We’ve seen that time and again, in a number of circumstances. Well, it appears he would like others to join him and engage […]

Kyrie Irving was the subject of some wild NBA rumors regarding his alleged contract demands with the Brooklyn Nets. Per Ric Bucher, Irving’s list of demands included these stipulations. The Nets guard reportedly didn’t want to play more than 60 games or appear in back-to-backs. Well, Irving has responded to that report. The Nets star […]

The trade talks surrounding Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving has slowed down. While there are a lot of suitors for KD, only one team is reportedly interested in Kyrie: The Los Angeles Lakers. There were some concrete negotiations between the two teams, with the Nets looking for both of the Lakers’ first-round […]

Trade me or fire them. That’s reportedly what superstar forward Kevin Durant told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai in an ultimatum as trade talks for the two-time NBA Finals MVP seem to have dried up. It seemed like a superstar player simply expressing his frustration with the direction of the franchise while outlining the only scenario […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant hasn’t changed his stance on wanting to be traded after formally making the request on June 30th. Unless Joe Tsai fires both Steve Nash and Sean Marks, KD is still demanding a move elsewhere. One of the craziest tidbits from this entire saga? Just a day after Durant told the […]

The Brooklyn Nets still find themselves in a tough spot as Kevin Durant remains adamant about wanting a trade unless Joe Tsai fires both Steve Nash and Sean Marks. It’s unlikely that happens and considering the offers they’ve received for KD, there is also the chance he stays put into training camp. As for Kyrie […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as a legitimate trade suitor for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Ever since Boston was rumored to have offered a package headlined by Jaylen Brown for Durant, the speculation has only intensified. Reports that Durant wants to play with Marcus Smart, which emerged Wednesday, had people wondering. How could the […]

Ric Bucher made waves earlier this week when he dropped a report claiming Ben Simmons left a Brooklyn Nets group chat after he was asked by teammates if he would be playing in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. Simmons denied this ever happened, as did Shams Charania. Despite these refutations, Bucher is doubling down […]

Kyrie Irving is not happy with the Brooklyn Nets. The eccentric point guard has been clearly displeased by how his team handled the turmoil of last season. Now, things have reached a boiling point, as Irving has requested to be traded from the team. There was a time, though, when the two sides tried to […]

There has seemingly been no traction on a Kevin Durant trade since his initial trade request at the end of June. He recently met with owner Joe Tsai to reinforce his desires. While teams like the Heat, Suns, and Celtics have made news for being Durant’s most desired landing spots, a darkhorse team has worked […]

Amid all the talks about Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets point-forward Ben Simmons saw his name thrown into the drama for rather shocking reasons. Now, he is firing back on all the false rumors surrounding his name. On Tuesday, Ric Bucher of FOX Sports claimed that ahead of Game 4 of the Nets’ series against the […]

The Kevin Durant trade request has put the NBA world on hold this offseason. With there seeming to be no traction on a potential deal, Durant recently met with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai to reinforce his desires. He also provided an ultimatum that if the organization elects to part ways with GM Sean Marks […]

The Brooklyn Nets are once again in crisis. In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, unhappy superstar Kevin Durant issued an ultimatum. It’s either trade him or fire head coach Steve Nash and General Manager Sean Marks. Fans can blame Durant, Tsai, or Nash and Marks for this new Nets drama, but the real […]

Kevin Durant has been on the lookout for a new team all summer, and the Boston Celtics are reportedly one of the top trade suitors as the offseason drags on. Now, SNY’s Ian Begley reports that “Durant sees Boston as a desired landing spot.” Begley adds that “Durant would also like to play with Boston’s Marcus Smart if he […]

A new suitor has emerged in the sweepstakes for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Per SNY’s Ian Begley, Durant is interested in teaming up with Joel Embiid on the Sixers. “Well, it’s worth noting that, in addition to Boston, Durant also sees Philadelphia as another desired landing spot, per people familiar with the matter. The […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets remain at a standstill with their trade talks and now appear to be facing an even greater impasse. While the former league MVP was certainly being shopped around the association, previous reports have hinted that it might have been more for show – with exorbitant asking prices meant to […]

There are reportedly three teams still left in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes: The Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors. The C’s even offered Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and picks to the Brooklyn Nets a couple of weeks ago, but they also wanted Marcus Smart. Shortly after that report came out, Brown hopped on social […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reportedly gave owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum: trade him or fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. However, as reported by Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Durant’s “issues with the Nets and specifically their owner Joe Tsai go much deeper than his demand they fire […]

Kevin Durant just issued a trade ultimatum and it’s looking like he and the Brooklyn Nets are at a point of no return. Despite that, however, don’t expect the team to fold under pressure and give in to Durant’s demands easily. According to a league source who has spoken with Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, the […]

After Kevin Durant gave his trade ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets and asked them to choose between him and Steve Nash and Sean Marks, a report surfaced that Kyrie Irving shares the same disdain for the coach and the GM. However, that seems to be not true at all. Speaking to the New York Post, […]

Kevin Durant made headlines yet again on Monday after it was revealed that his ultimatum for Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai required the firing of head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks as the conditions for KD to remain with the team. Throughout this entire ordeal, Kyrie Irving has remained mum as his […]

Kevin Durant’s trade ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets didn’t sit well with a lot of people, including league executives and coaches who believe he went too far with his demands. For those who missed it, Durant basically reiterated to Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants out of Brooklyn. He did give the team an […]

Kevin Durant recently issued a trade ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets and owner Joe Tsai in hopes of getting a deal done sooner rather than later. However, contrary to his desire, Brian Windhorst of ESPN claimed it’ll have the opposite effect. Windhorst shared that Durant already had limited options on his trade destinations in the […]

Just when we all thought that the Kevin Durant trade deal was dying down, the former league MVP all of a sudden drops a bombshell on the Brooklyn Nets to make sure that he continues to dominate in the offseason headlines. For their part, the Miami Heat still remain to be one of three teams […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request to owner Joe Tsai and gave an ultimatum of sorts, telling Tsai he needs to fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash if he wants any chance of keeping him around. Tsai soon took to Twitter to back his GM and coach, sending […]

Ben Simmons is no longer the most talked-about player on his own team. Given the level of controversy he’s carried over to the Brooklyn Nets, it’s rather impressive to see that as the case. But that doesn’t mean he’s spared from the ever-critical eye of sports talk shows and the inside sources they supposedly serve […]