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The Brooklyn Nets saga continues to get messier and messier. The franchise seemingly put all their eggs in the superstar basket when they built around Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. The trio never was able to stay on the court together and the conflicting personalities exploded. While James Harden found his way to […]

The drama of the NBA offseason has seemingly been at an all-time high. The most notable storyline has certainly been the trade request of Kevin Durant as he desires out of the franchise. After some reports shortly following the request of offers around the league, the talks had seemingly gone quiet. Durant recently met with […]

An absolute bombshell dropped on Monday as Shams reported that Kevin Durant met with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend and essentially said to either fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks or trade him. There are still three teams in particular who are in on the KD trade talks, with the Celtics, Raptors, […]

Leading up to Monday, there was a belief that Kevin Durant could ultimately stay with the Brooklyn Nets due to the lack of traction on the trade market. But, that whole storyline changed after he met with owner Joe Tsai over the weekend and said he needs to either choose him or Steve Nash and […]

There hasn’t been a lot of movement on the Kevin Durant trade front, but it appears he still wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets. Per Shams Charania, KD met with owner Joe Tsai and said either needs to choose him or fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, […]

Somebody on Twitter just learned that it’s all fun and games when calling out Kevin Durant online — until the Brooklyn Nets superstar hits back. Here’s a certain Michael Patrón, who grumbled about some of the  average joe’s most coming daily issues in life while also mentioning Kevin Durant and alluding to the future Hall […]

It has been nothing short of a total catastrophe in Brooklyn. Despite not having any deals triggered yet, many fans already kind of assume that neither Kyrie Irving nor Kevin Durant will play for the Nets for the entirety of the 2022-23 season. Keep in mind that KD has asked for a move and negotiations […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently lost an integral part of their squad via free agency when Jalen Brunson decided to join the New York Knicks. This time around, it seems like it’s the Mavs who have been snooping around after reports confirm that they have successfully agreed to a deal with a high-ranking executive from the […]

Kevin Durant and James Harden are back together … but not as teammates and certainly not in New York with the Brooklyn Nets. The two stars, who were also teammates during their time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, were seen attending a Travis Scott concert together in London. They also joined Scott backstage to celebrate, […]

Royce O’Neale, who was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, has no mercy … even on his mom. The new Nets forward was with his mother in his latest camp, and while the O’Neal matriarch was probably looking to just bond and have a moment with his son, what he […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving right now and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. After deciding to opt into the final year of his deal with the team, it’s the Nets who are now unsure if they even want to keep the enigmatic superstar in Brooklyn, especially if and when they […]

The Boston Celtics just fell short of winning an NBA title after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Finals. Clearly, their roster is in good shape, but there have been trade rumors recently surrounding Jaylen Brown and Derrick White reportedly being offered to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. It’s truly hard to […]

We’re already approaching the midway point of the offseason, but right now, Russell Westbrook still remains to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers. There has been a lot of talk about Russ potentially committing to do what he can to bring out a better version of himself for the team next season, but the […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s futures are unclear at the moment. It was believed that both would be traded earlier in the offseason. However, nothing has come to fruition and there is a realistic chance that both remain in Brooklyn with the Nets this year. And the Nets’ latest Tweets hint at Irving staying in […]

Kevin Durant is no closer to playing elsewhere more than a month after requesting his exit from the Brooklyn Nets. Finding a workable trade for arguably the best player in the world, believe it or not, has proven impossible for Sean Marks and company so far. One of the main reasons why? The hesitance of […]

Will he or won’t he be traded? That is the ultimate question surrounding Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, who has been the subject of seemingly endless trade rumors even before Kevin Durant made it known that he no longer wanted to call Brooklyn home. The Los Angeles Lakers have been swirling around Irving’s name […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently chimed in on Kevin Durant’s trade saga with the Brooklyn Nets, and let’s just say that Shaq wasn’t too kind with his take. The Hall of Fame big man implied that KD was taking the “easy way” by forcing a trade away from Brooklyn as opposed to grinding it out with the […]

One of the biggest storylines from last season centered around Ben Simmons and his desire to leave the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a long drawn-out saga that eventually ended with Simmons finally getting his wish after he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden. Sixers coach Doc Rivers has now spoken […]

Amid all the drama surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets, much of the talk now has been on who’s to blame for causing such mess. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently pinned the blame on Durant alone, noting that he “put a house together” and should live in it. However, for him, the superstar […]

Trade talks between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers may be stalled at the moment, but Kyrie Irving would still like to reunite with LeBron James. From The Athletic’s Jovan Buha: “…All indications are that the Lakers are Irving’s top destination if he leaves Brooklyn, whether it’s via a trade between now and the […]

It’s been rather quiet on the Kevin Durant trade front lately, with the Brooklyn Nets seemingly struggling to find any team that will offer them the desired package for their superstar. At this point, it definitely feels like KD might stay with the team into training camp and potentially beyond. The latest rumblings from a […]

Kevin Durant is now reportedly set to sit down with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai as his trade saga drags on. He’s already indicated that he wants out, but at this point, Brooklyn’s insane trade demands are making things very difficult for both KD and rival teams that might be interested in the former league […]

It has been over a month now since reports emerged that Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Until today, however, no deal is imminent. The Nets are asking for the sun and moon in any Durant trade. Aside from a plethora of picks and pick swaps, they are also reportedly seeking […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade right before NBA free agency opened just over a month ago, but it has been mostly quiet on the trade front. While the Boston Celtics’ reported inclusion in Durant discussions sparked some life in the rumor mill not too long ago, the excitement has died back down […]

A lot has been said about Ben Simmons’ lack of shooting, with fans and experts alike considering it his biggest weakness and the only thing that’s holding him back from true dominance. However according to his Brooklyn Nets teammate Seth Curry, the Australian point forward doesn’t really need to have shooting in his arsenal. Sure […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of trade negotiations involving Kevin Durant. The superstar has not yet retracted his trade request and the Celtics are a “serious threat” to land him in a trade. Boston’s most realistic trade package for Durant would include Jaylen Brown and perhaps Marcus Smart in order […]

The Kevin Durant trade saga continues with no end in sight. While the reported inclusion of the Boston Celtics as a trade suitor for the Brooklyn Nets star inserted some intrigue into the situation this past week, a deal doesn’t appear to be close. We’re now heading into August and are less than two months […]

There’s no denying that Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are caught in between a rock and a hard place right now. KD has already made it abundantly clear that he wants out, and the Nets have made the necessary moves to try and make this happen. However, Brooklyn hasn’t been very receptive with regard […]

Jaylen Brown has been the stuff of trade rumors of late after the All-Star swingman was linked to a possible move to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for want-away superstar Kevin Durant. This is far from the first time Brown has seen his name dragged in trade whispers, too. As a matter of fact, former […]

It’s no secret that the Miami Heat want Kevin Durant. So much so that the team is reportedly willing to part ways with one of the most important members of their squad in order to land the former league MVP. There have been rumors linking Bam Adebayo as a potential trade centerpiece for the Heat […]

Last season, Kyrie Irving showed that he was willing to forgo basketball in order to stand up for his beliefs. The Brooklyn Nets star is now back as a full-time player, but it remains to be seen where he will spend the rest of his career. Irving ended up acquiescing in his anti-vaccine stance by […]

Kevin Durant requested a trade a few weeks ago but nothing has come to fruition. Although it is believed that he still wants to be moved, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly holding out hope for a different scenario. According to ESPN, the Nets are hoping Durant changes his mind. Sources had reportedly stated that trading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made much headway with regard to a Russell Westbrook-for-Kyrie Irving trade with the Brooklyn Nets. At this point, it seems that LA will need to get creative if they still want to reunite Kyrie with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James in Hollywood. An anonymous NBA insider seems to have […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has found himself in trade rumors for most of the offseason, particularly after Kevin Durant expressed a desire to play elsewhere. The talks have slowed down now though, with a growing belief the duo might end up staying with the Nets after all because teams aren’t meeting the team’s asking […]

When the Brooklyn Nets reportedly refused the Boston Celtics’ offer for Kevin Durant, it was said they wanted Marcus Smart, a role player and more picks included in the package. Now, we know why. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, Nets general manager Sean Marks “has long been a fan of Marcus Smart from afar,” which […]

There is seemingly nothing but uncertainty surrounding the Brooklyn Nets. The offseason has been dominated by contract talks, trade requests, and rumors surrounding the team. While there are some bigger moves sure to be on the horizon, the team must still focus on building a proper roster to compete this season. One name that has […]

At this point, it seems that Carmelo Anthony’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers will come to an end after just one season. The 10-time All-Star remains to be a free agent at the moment, as he has yet to secure a new deal with LA. Right now, a few teams might be circling on […]

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant go way back. These two used to be one of the most explosive duos in the NBA during their time together as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was before KD decided to jump ship to join the Golden State Warriors, and everything sort of went downhill from there […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been quite busy of late as they try and find a trade deal for want-away superstar Kevin Durant. Reports suggest that if this comes to fruition, a Kyrie Irving deal could come shortly after. If and when the Nets are able to successfully pull the plug on their KD-Kyrie experiment this […]