Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 86

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looming as a potential trade suitor for Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving this offseason. No traction has been made on a deal yet, though the Lakers have shown interest in Irving, with the Nets star reciprocating that by including LA on his ‘wish list’ of teams earlier this […]

The Brooklyn Nets never imagined they would be in this scenario. After just three years, both of the mega-stars they acquired (Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving) have requested trades. Now, the team is looking for ways to recoup some value out of the two in a trade. There are many teams that have been interested […]

The Los Angeles Sparks hosted the Seattle Storm on Thursday night in a regular-season matchup. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving made a surprise appearance in the crowd, which only added more fire to the recent trade rumors linking him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kyrie did have a bucket hat on, but it’s not as […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t oblivious to the outside noise sounding off on his potential exit. When it’s been as loud as it has been, it’s hard to imagine him missing all the rumors and reports of the Los Angeles Lakers being keen to swap him with Kyrie Irving and reunite LeBron James with his former co-star. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has been the stuff of headlines of late. KAT recently signed a max extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, further establishing his status as the team’s cornerstone superstar of the future. That’s not the only reason why he’s been the talk of the town, though. It was recently revealed that the Brooklyn Nets offered […]

While there has not been much progress on a potential swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets involving their two superstar point guards in Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, it is clear that this deal isn’t dead just yet. As a matter of fact, this potential blockbuster trade is picking up steam […]

Amid all that has been going on in the NBA since free agency opened, it’s easy to overlook the fact that as of the moment, the Phoenix Suns have yet to make their move on Deandre Ayton. The 23-year-old is now a free agent and it now feels like it’s just a matter of time […]

The Indiana Pacers are willing to do anything to land Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns, but the Kevin Durant drama has been a major roadblock in their pursuit. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Pacers are pondering giving Ayton an offer sheet and even work with the Suns for a sign-and-trade deal for […]

There appears to be no significant progress in Kyrie Irving’s saga with the Brooklyn Nets. At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers still remain the frontrunners to land the enigmatic point guard in a potential blockbuster trade, but at this point, it seems that no one is acting with a real sense of urgency. According […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still keen on trading for Kyrie Irving. Recent reports have said there has been no traction in talks for the Brooklyn Nets star, though. But if you’re asking Meme God Brian Windhorst, one of the brightest basketball minds at ESPN, he firmly believes Kyrie will end up in LA. This […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made one of the most surprising trades of the 2022 calendar year. In a shocking turn of events, they traded for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Now, the team will enter the 2022-23 season as a dark-horse contender behind their twin towers of Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with Anthony Edwards. Based […]

Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets originally signaled a quick beginning to the end. At the moment, that is not yet the case. In fact, reports are coming out that Durant and Kyrie Irving, who is also on the brink of leaving the Nets, may actually stay put. Durant, at the moment, […]

The NBA rumor mill has been buzzing for weeks now, especially since Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Typically, players will communicate with one another to gauge a player’s interest in these moments. However, it sounds like that’s not the case with Durant. According to Chris Haynes, the disgruntled star has “gone […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an obvious interest in Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving. Irving, of course, reciprocated that interest when he provided the Nets with a “wish list” of sorts, in case he were to be signed and traded. The Lakers were on said list. However, it’s not an easy task for LA […]

When Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant announced that he would like to be traded, nearly every NBA team came into play as potential suitors. Not every team would try to trade for him of course, but nearly every team could talk themselves into attempting to make a move for Durant. He’s that talented. As such, […]

The Kevin Durant storm has been pouring torrential rain over this NBA offseason. The Toronto Raptors find themselves one of the most heavily affected, knee-deep in reports and rumors about their interest in the former MVP and two-time NBA champion. But getting a superstar of that caliber has a price – one that most likely […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant set off a firestorm of rumors and speculation when he informed the team that he would like to be traded. One of the teams believed to be a preferred destination, the Phoenix Suns, have some assets, like forward Mikal Bridges and center Deandre Ayton, who would make sense in a […]

With all the reports covering a potential Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade that reunites LeBron James with his previous co-star, it’s gotten to the point where standing pat would feel like an even bigger surprise for Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, a deal of that magnitude involving two of the most polarizing superstars of this […]

Kevin Durant wants out of the Brooklyn Nets, which is music to the ears of several NBA general managers. Any time a player like that wants to switch teams, that’s already a step closer to a dream becoming a reality for the other 29 teams in the league — the dream being having an all-time […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a situation on their hands. Kevin Durant wants a trade, which most certainly means Kyrie Irving is looking to leave the organization too. However, they’re waiting for the best possible packages for both players, most notably KD. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Nets are content with keeping their […]

Nothing has changed: Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are still determined to part ways and find a suitable trade. However, as it has been repeatedly reported, the New York franchise are willing to drag it out if they don’t get the offer they want. Shams Charania of The Athletic noted as much in his […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins has a rather interesting theory about Kevin Durant’s trade request from the Brooklyn Nets after the Kyrie Irving drama. To recall, following Irving’s decision to opt-in to his contract with the Nets, Durant suddenly asked for a trade. He was reportedly “disillusioned” by Brooklyn’s disastrous season and upset with […]

The waiting game between the Brooklyn Nets and other teams continues this offseason, as the Kevin Durant trade speculation has only just begun. A report recently emerged that the Nets would be planning on using their leverage with Durant, meaning a deal shouldn’t be expected anytime soon, a sentiment that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski also expressed […]

So far, it hasn’t been a pretty offseason for the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant requested for a trade, which means Kyrie Irving is likely on his way out as well, despite opting into his player option last week. But, the organization has made it crystal clear they’re going to wait it out for any deals […]

If you think the Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving-Kevin Durant trade predicament is going to be dealt with quickly, buckle up. It’s going to be a long ride. The Nets were put into a tough spot after Durant asked for a trade following Irving opting in for the year. Now, the Nets will need to find […]

Despite opting into his contract for the 2022-23 season, Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets remains uncertain. Kevin Durant’s trade request has sent ripples throughout the league, and one of the biggest repercussions has been the links between Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers. While LeBron James is reportedly keen on a reunion with […]

There is more drama in the Brooklyn Nets’ organization than in the rest of 2022 NBA free agency. Three moves can change all of that. A year ago, Nets GM Sean Marks probably pictured himself relishing in Brooklyn’s triumph this Fourth of July weekend. He was likely hoping to celebrate whatever milestones his star-studded team […]

TJ Warren hasn’t scored an NBA point in over one and a half years. The newest Brooklyn Nets signing has been plagued by a foot injury that’s kept him out of action since December of 2020. Injuries obviously suck and Warren missing out on what’s turned out to be virtually two whole seasons is truly […]

The Brooklyn Nets are being patient with the Kevin Durant trade situation. The Nets are in no rush to make a trade even after his request, because they want to make sure they get this right. There’s even a report out there suggesting Brooklyn could drag this out until training camp. We’ll see if that […]

With rumors of a potential reunion running hotter than the summer sun on milk left out in the heat, it needs to be done. Doing a bit of LeBron James timeline and a Kyrie Irving timeline, we’re going to look at the relationship between the two and how things, from an outsider’s perspective, went south. […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ offseason so far seems to be focused on finding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades. But, they did manage to make a solid signing on Tuesday to bolster their roster, whether the star duo stays put or not. The Nets have signed guard TJ Warren to a one-year deal, who hasn’t played […]

Kyrie Irving’s situation with the Brooklyn Nets, like it has been for the past three seasons, is quite complicated. Throughout his time in Brooklyn, Irving has failed to play in a majority of games and has been the source of much turmoil surrounding the team. He further shocked the world after accepting his player option […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored as the only team interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, with a Russell Westbrook swap discussed as the focal point of the deal. However, the two teams seem unable to agree with who and what else to include beyond the two. Now in the latest […]

If the Brooklyn Nets don’t get the package they want for Kevin Durant, they are more than willing to drag it out even into training camp. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the Nets are even willing to try to work things out with Durant and Kyrie Irving if they really don’t […]

The Golden State Warriors have been expectedly mum since Kevin Durant rocked the league by requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, complying with league rules about tampering. But the reigning champions are rumored to have interest in bringing Durant to The Bay, and Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson reportedly touched base in […]

There is still no movement in the Kevin Durant trade front despite it being days since the superstar forward asked for a move away from the Brooklyn Nets, and by the looks of it, things won’t change any time soon. Brooklyn is not rushing to trade Durant since the team has all the time in […]

From a sheer talent standpoint, the Brooklyn Nets assembled one of the great Big 3’s ever. They’ve already lost James Harden. Now, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are likely on their way out, too. But, there is only one person to blame for this entire debacle: Kyrie. There was a firm belief that KD would […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is catching a lot of flak lately after telling the organization he’d like a trade. Shannon Sharpe is just the latest media figure to roast him. Sharpe went on a wild rant where he essentially said KD is running away from the pressure after the Nets’ abrupt first-round exit a […]

The news of a Kevin Durant trade request has set the NBA world on fire in a significant way. The collapse of what was expected to be a Nets dynasty was rapid and is sure to leave a sour taste in fans everywhere. Teams all around the NBA are scouring together their best offers in […]