Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 91

There’s no denying that at the moment, when it comes to taking control of their own future, players hold much more power now than they did a few years ago. Kevin Durant’s decision to demand a trade from the Brooklyn Nets is a clear testament to this fact. Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, who himself […]

The Phoenix Suns entered this offseason in deflating fashion. They were embarrassed on their home floor in Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. As the game got out of hand, Deandre Ayton was seen on the bench with what appeared to be an obvious division between himself and […]

Right now, reports suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers are the frontrunners to land Kyrie Irving in a potential trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets. They aren’t alone in their chase, though, with the Miami Heat also looking like they’re in the mix for the enigmatic point guard. Frank Isola of ESPN recently reported that […]

Jerry West, who currently sits on the board for the Los Angeles Clippers, previously spent no less than six years with the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member. During that time, he helped lead the Dubs to a couple of titles, while also getting the opportunity to work with some of the greatest […]

According to multiple reports, LeBron James really likes the idea of reuniting with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving. The Los Angeles Lakers have been working behind the scenes to try and make a trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets happen but at this point, nothing has come to fruition. If a LeBron-Kyrie reunion in […]

Just hours before NBA free agency opened up two weeks ago, Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world by announcing that he had requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were likely caught off guard as much as anyone. They had just finally re-signed Kyrie Irving and were looking to run it back with […]

Kevin Durant’s known preference is to play for the Phoenix Suns or Miami Heat. But Deandre Ayton’s offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers complicates a potential trade to the desert, and it’s unclear if Miami has enough assets to entice the Brooklyn Nets in a prospective Durant trade without giving up Bam Adebayo. The market […]

Despite having other roster concerns, the Brooklyn Nets are interested in trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Donovan Mitchell trade rumors have heated up once more. With the Utah Jazz seemingly aimed at rebuilding and potentially targeting French big man Victor Wembanyama, the three-time NBA All-Star looks to be next on the trading block. […]

Michael Jordan’s name just gets thrown a lot these days. After Ja Morant said he would’ve cooked His Airness in a one-on-one, it’s Kevin Durant now who seemed to take a shot at the NBA legend and his supporters. After Durant trolled his haters with a “legacy” question on Tuesday, CLNS Media Network founder Nick […]

Despite Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade rumors pretty much filling the majority of the headlines of late, it is becoming increasingly clear that the Brooklyn Nets are having a hard time finding suitable trade partners for their two superstars. This could have a lot to do with the Nets’ asking price, and at this […]

The Golden State Warriors have been linked with Kevin Durant once again, but the question remains: are they willing to part ways with their young core to reunite with an aging KD? While the Warriors are said to be hesitant about moving their young assets for Durant, one anonymous Eastern Conference GM said that he […]

When Kevin Durant asked for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets before the 2022 NBA Free Agency opened, it sparked a lot of questions. After all everyone thought that drama was over following Kyrie Irving’s decision to pick up his option with the team for 2022-23. Now, according to former NBA player Matt Barnes, he […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Kyrie Irving, as they look to reunite the enigmatic star with his former teammate LeBron James. It feels like the Lakers are now on the brink of bringing Kyrie to LA in a blockbuster deal that will also likely put an end to the […]

The Phoenix Suns was one of the teams that Kevin Durant personally identified as a potential landing spot for him now that he’s declared his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets. This move hasn’t picked up too much steam, with Phoenix seemingly unwilling to give in to Brooklyn’s gargantuan asking price for Durant. Well, NBA […]

Kyrie Irving’s home in the 2022-23 season has yet to be decided. While he is currently under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, the rumors surrounding him joining the Los Angeles Lakers persist. Although seeing Irving team up with LeBron James again would be a sight to behold, Irving will most likely be remaining with Brooklyn. […]

Goran Dragic has wanted to play in Chicago with the Bulls for a long time. The veteran guard got brutally honest on his desire to play in Chicago, as well as his time with the Brooklyn Nets, via translation from @SloHoopsFan on Twitter. Dragic said that he wanted to play with the Bulls last year […]

The Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes are still going. Ever since the star forward requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA world has anxiously awaited news on where he will end up. The Miami Heat are among the teams leading the pack for his services. The Heat are one of the teams Durant would […]

Goran Dragic ultimately signed with the Brooklyn Nets last season after reaching a buyout agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. But, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows playing alongside star duo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Dragic recently spoke to a Slovenian outlet and got brutally honest on how difficult it was at times trying […]

Nobody knows how the Brooklyn Nets will look next season. With the Kevin Durant trade request rocking the NBA offseason and the Kyrie Irving trade rumors to the Lakers for Russell Westbrook in full swing, the team exists on uncertain ground at present. But apparently if it were up to Kyrie Irving, he’s rather shut […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admits trade requests like what Kevin Durant did with the Brooklyn Nets isn’t ideal for the league. With that said, he is hoping they can do something to address it in the future. Speaking during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Silver shared his thoughts about the Durant trade talks […]

In a rather amusing turn of events on Tuesday, Kevin Durant went to Twitter and seemingly took a shot at all the haters questioning his “legacy” with a series of funny tweets. It all started with a single tweet from Durant asking his followers, “Did u add to your legacy today? If so, what did […]

The Brooklyn Nets will only part ways with Kevin Durant for the right price. But what if they don’t get the offer they’re seeking by training camp? Well, according to some NBA execs, the Nets are more than likely to work things out to get him to play. Besides, they have the leverage since KD […]

The Miami Heat have emerged as a serious contender in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. KD himself identified the Heat as one of the teams on his wish list after demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Naturally, the Heat have been doing what they can to try and see if a KD deal could actually […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s trade value has massively increased this offseason, but interested suitors has no one to blame but the Rudy Gobert trade. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the NBA executives he talked to expressed belief that the Minnesota Timberwolves overpaid to get Gobert from the Utah Jazz. To recall, Minnesota gave […]

There have been whispers connecting Kyrie Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers for quite some time. For a brief period of time, it seemed Irving might accept the mid-level exception and sacrifice about $30 million to join the team. The Nets superstar ultimately decided against this and accepted his $36-plus million player option to return to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, among many other teams, have found themselves briefly linked to Kevin Durant after he asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade. However, it appears to be unlikely they will actually pull the trigger and go after KD because of a few different reasons. Via Hoops Hype: The Pelicans have assets to […]

The storyline of this NBA offseason so far is Kevin Durant asking the Brooklyn Nets for a trade. There have been many teams linked to a possible move, but their asking price remains steep, which means a deal has yet to be completed. On Monday, Sportscenter discussed the KD drama and one anchor proceeded to […]

The Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes have dominated the NBA offseason so far. Every team is interested, but Durant has a small list of teams he would be willing to join. One of the teams on that list is the Miami Heat. The Heat are looking for ways to improve their team after they came up […]

Kyrie Irving has become somewhat of a forgotten man on the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. With everyone paying attention to the Kevin Durant trade rumors, Irving’s trade request hasn’t gotten nearly as much attention. A big reason for that is because many teams are not interested in forking over a huge package to land Irving. […]

The NBA world was rocked by the news of Kevin Durant requesting a trade. The former MVP has four years remaining on his contract and is one of the greatest players to ever hit the trade market. The Nets are holding a sky-high bar for what they expect in return for the superstar. Each team […]

The NBA rumor mill has been on fire lately as all eyes are on the Brooklyn Nets. They have yet to trade away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and the anticipation grows with each passing day. The league has changed over the years, as we’ve heard former players complain or enjoy the new NBA. Scottie […]

Drama has ensued around the Brooklyn Nets’ franchise after Kevin Durant requested a trade. Additionally, Kyrie Irving wants out as well, even though he could have done that by simply declining his player option. Regardless, the franchise is busy promoting their 2022-23 season tickets and it’s caused a little ruckus on social media. According to […]

Everyone is on pins and needles to see where the Brooklyn Nets will trade Kevin Durant. It has generated a ton of buzz for the team as well as the NBA as a whole. Recently, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was asked about star players requesting trades and his answer was all about the buzz. […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks fans can officially consider the Kyrie Irving-to-Mavs talks dead after it was revealed that the team has no interest at all in the Brooklyn Nets star. The Mavs had been linked with Irving after Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that they were one of the “several suitors” for the […]

Can it actually happen? Could the Los Angeles Lakers actually land both Kyrie Irving AND Kevin Durant to form a new Big 3 with LeBron James? Well, retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas seems to think so. This idea was first floated by ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst, who said that in order for the Lakers […]

The NBA Summer League is a chance for young players to make their impression on their respective teams, with the hopes of making a big enough impact to warrant a roster spot in the upcoming season. It is also an opportunity for team general managers not only to scout players but also, to engage in […]

Everyone is waiting for the Brooklyn Nets to make a trade involving Kevin Durant and/or Kyrie Irving. The one that may actually happen involves second-year guard Cam Thomas. After a solid rookie season, the shooting guard and LSU product has a good amount of interest around the league. According to Brian Lewis of the New […]

Kevin Durant’s sudden trade request a few weeks ago took the entire NBA world by storm. After just three seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, KD all of a sudden wanted out of the team. It was a shocking move that sent front offices and fanbases into disarray. The first few days after the initial news […]

The Brooklyn Nets have found themselves in an undesirable spot in the 2022 NBA offseason. Their dreams for a championship was instantly squashed when both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving asked for a trade. Now, the team is desperately trying to salvage what is seemingly a lost situation for them. … or is it? Nic […]