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Okay, so the NBA world is in absolute chaos right now after Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Multiple organizations have been reported in showing interest in the superstar small forward and only time will tell where he lands. However, it sounds like some teams are potentially open to the idea of […]

Ever since word got out that Kevin Durant requested a trade, the Brooklyn Nets have received offers from teams around the league. This includes the Miami Heat, which is a top contender for Durant personally. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant has a few teams on his “wish list,” including the Heat and the Phoenix Suns. […]

Despite the fact that Kyrie Irving decided to pick up his player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the upcoming season, it seems inevitable that he will end up leaving the team sooner or later. Kevin Durant’s bombshell announcement about his desire to be traded further puts Kyrie’s future with the Nets into question, and […]

Kevin Durant dropped a bombshell on the league after officially requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The league is in total chaos right now as multiple teams have been reported showing interest in trading for the superstar small forward. However, due to Durant’s trade request, rumors are swirling that the Los Angeles Lakers are […]

Kevin Durant dropped a bombshell on the Brooklyn Nets and NBA free agency by requesting a trade just hours before the start of the moratorium period. While Kyrie Irving decided to exercise his player option earlier this week, it seems Durant wasn’t pleased with how that whole saga went, leading to this trade request. The Phoenix […]

Kevin Durant is back on the move again, three years after he bailed on the Golden State Warriors. As a frenzied bidding war materializes in wake of his shocking trade request from the Brooklyn Nets, though, dreams of the two-time Finals MVP returning to the Bay Area will surely remain just that. Bleacher Report’s Jake […]

The Brooklyn Nets got a shock to their system on Thursday when Kevin Durant officially requested a trade. The organization was likely preparing for NBA free agency to open up Thursday evening, instead, they need to completely pivot to figuring out how and where they can trade the future Hall of Fame forward. Durant reportedly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers gave up everything but the kitchen sink in their blockbuster trade for James Harden back in February. Right before the trade deadline, they traded Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and multiple draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, the team acquired Harden and Paul Millsap. Months later, the Sixers could […]

On Thursday, the NBA world was turned on its head. It was supposed to be all about NBA free agency opening up and player movement. Instead, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant stole the show. He officially requested a trade from the Nets, sending shockwaves through the NBA. Last summer, Durant signed a four-year $198 million […]

Things are going downhill quickly for the Brooklyn Nets. Although Kyrie Irving exercised his player option, Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn. Durant requested a trade from the Nets on Thursday. As if this wasn’t bad enough, the news broke minutes after the Nets tweeted this photo of Ben Simmons. Summer grind 😤 (h/t @BenSimmons25) […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s on-court partnership is surely over. As their star-crossed tenure with the Brooklyn Nets comes to a close, it seems like there was never a real possibility of Durant and Irving returning to the team next season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that despite Irving picking up his player option on Monday, […]

Much attention heading into Thursday centered on the start of the much-anticipated NBA free agency period, but this has all changed thanks to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who has now been linked with the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant has reportedly requested a trade from the Nets. This comes as the […]

So much for the Brooklyn Nets’ status as basketball’s sleeping juggernaut. After Kevin Durant rocked the basketball world on Thursday by requesting a trade, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Brooklyn is prepared to engage in trade discussions for every player currently on the roster. As the Nets prepare to move one of the most valuable […]

The NBA world went into a frenzy on Thursday afternoon as Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade. Definitely a surprising move after Kyrie Irving just opted in, but it’s clear KD wants out. Following the stunning news, the Nets’ title odds have drastically changed from +700 to +1600, per FanDuel. Brooklyn did have […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are watching closely as Kevin Durant requests a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid, ever the agitator, had just three letters to respond to the news of one of the Sixers’ biggest rivals unraveling. LOL — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 30, 2022 In the midst of Kyrie Irving’s uncertain […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he requested a trade on Thursday. Naturally, many wondered what that meant for Nets guard Ben Simmons, whose roller-coaster of a season ended up with a trade to Brooklyn. Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that the Nets are expected to keep Simmons. Source […]

On the day that NBA free agency began, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant stole the show. It’s been reported that Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. This comes just days after his teammate, Kyrie Irving, opted in apparently looking to run it back. The crazy news sent shock waves throughout the NBA, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has reportedly requested a trade, and he already has a pair of teams in mind that he would be open to moving to. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Durant has listed the Phoenix Suns as his “preferred” trade destination. Kevin Durant has the Phoenix Suns listed as a preferred […]

While the Brooklyn Nets deal with Kevin Durant’s trade request, they are also making moves to tweak their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, they have acquired Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale in exchange for a 2023 first-round draft pick. The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round […]

Just days after Kyrie Irving decided to opt into his player option with the Brooklyn Nets, there’s been another drastic turn for the franchise. Kevin Durant has requested a trade. Per Shams: Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022 This is a […]

With NBA free agency set to get underway on Thursday evening, it was widely expected that PJ Tucker would be leaving the Miami Heat to join the Philadelphia 76ers. While Tucker to the Sixers seemed like a done deal that would be announced once the free agency period officially opened up, it looks as if […]

It’s been a hot minute since Ben Simmons stepped on a basketball court in a live game. But, Brooklyn Nets fans should be feeling a tad bit of excitement after his latest update. Simmons took to Instagram after a recent workout and said he’s “feeling incredible” as he continues to rehab after undergoing back surgery. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have to invest in two things: their superstars and their future. That means letting go of aging assets and avoiding depreciating free agents. Keep in mind that the Nets made the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but they got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. That was not supposed to happen. […]

Phoenix Suns big man Javale McGee played a key part in the team’s tremendous season in 2021-22, despite their struggles in the playoffs. But, he was playing on a one-year, $5 million deal and it appears the veteran is looking for more stability in his future in NBA Free Agency. Per John Gambadoro of Arizona […]

In the last ten years, the NBA has seen a significant transition. Teams are shooting 3-pointers at a higher rate than ever before, and the game is moving much faster. Consequently, many teams are now on the hunt for excellent shooters. Thankfully, this year’s crop of free agents will have some of the top shooters […]

It’s been a dramatic offseason for the Brooklyn Nets and it’s likely just getting started. Although Kyrie Irving agreed to sign his player option, the question still remains if he’ll be on the roster next year. Now, it sounds like Brooklyn is losing a veteran guard for the upcoming 2022-23 season, as Patty Mills has […]

Despite an ongoing belief that Kyrie Irving would seek a sign-and-trade, he ultimately opted into his $37 million player option on Monday with the Brooklyn Nets, which means he’ll be running it back with Kevin Durant in 2022-23. The organization was on the brink of potentially losing both of their superstars because if Kyrie did […]

Despite the fact that Kyrie Irving already decided to opt-in to his deal with the Brooklyn Nets for next season, the trade rumors just won’t go away. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly the frontrunners to land Kyrie before he made his decision, but apparently, there were at least three other powerhouse […]

Shaq is without a doubt one of, if not the biggest critic of Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. Recently, the Hall of Fame big man spewed out more slander towards the three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, which drew a hilarious reaction from Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. For starters, here’s what Shaq initially […]

Just days before the 2022 NBA Free Agency, Kyrie Irving exercised his $36.9 million player option with the Brooklyn Nets. The news broke Monday after seemingly endless rumors about him headed to different teams throughout the league. Stephen A. Smith took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice his opinion on Irving’s opt-in. In the two-minute […]

The trajectory of the Brooklyn Nets’ entire offseason changed when Kyrie Irving announced his intention to opt into his 2022-23 player option, thus confirming his return to the team amid rumors of his potential exit. Irving’s decision had a clear domino effect, as superstar teammate Kevin Durant will now remain in Brooklyn as well. The […]

The NBA’s 2022 free agency period figures to be an active one, with the likes of Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine and James Harden potentially available in certain scenarios. While there could ultimately be more movement on the trade market, teams will still look to fill in the gaps on their depth charts through free agent […]

After seemingly endless trade and contract rumors, it looks like Kyrie Irving is sticking with the Brooklyn Nets. He exercised his $37 million player option on Tuesday ahead of the 2022 NBA Free Agency period. The Nets guard is focused on proving himself this year. This is according to The Athletic, which reports that “multiple […]

After an outpouring of questions ahead of NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets got their Kyrie Irving answer with the mercurial guard agreeing to opt into the final year of his deal. Kyrie’s intention is to stay on with the Nets and play out the year with the boys in Brooklyn. But that news doesn’t […]

It was reported last week that Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets were at an impasse in contract extension negotiations, with supposed differences over the length of a deal, among other details. As time went on it seemed as if the situation was turning ugly, and there was a point where it looked like the […]

Russell Westbrook is expected to exercise his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. This news comes just minutes after Westbrook posted a carefree jam-out session, which appeared to be a message to his “Westbrick” haters. The Lakers guard tweeted a video of him in the car singing along to Beyonce’s “Break My […]

Kyrie Irving opted into his contract with the Nets and is expected to remain in Brooklyn for the 2022-2023 NBA season. However, the possibility of a trade still looms as a realistic option. And potential suitors have not stopped inquiring about the superstar point guard. According to the Athletic, a number of teams are expected to […]

After plenty of hubbub and reporting suggesting the Brooklyn Nets were preparing to lose both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason, Irving announced Monday that he will exercise his player option for 2022-23 and be back with the Nets. Furthermore, while Irving will be opting in, he apparently won’t be looking for a trade. […]

The Brooklyn Nets underachieved incredibly this past 2021-22 season. Entering as the pre-season favorites to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy in June, the Nets were swept in the first round by the eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA playoffs. In this post, though, we’re going to be looking at some Nets […]