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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 […]

The Chicago Bulls received a lot of buzz ahead of 2022 NBA Free Agency. Chicago was linked in multiple trade rumors and had some internal concerns ahead of the market opening this past weekend. Some things went well, like Zach LaVine resigning on a massive five-year, $215.2 million contract. Many fans would mark free agency […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There’s no in-depth explanation necessary to understand why it’s virtually guaranteed that Kevin Durant won’t be returning to the Golden State Warriors. The widespread assumption that he’d grown irreversibly crossways with franchise pillars after bailing on Golden State three years ago was always naive. Indeed, Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reported on Sunday that […]

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a tremendous regular season where they won 64 games. Unfortunately, the playoffs didn’t go to plan, getting knocked out in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks. So far in NBA Free Agency, there hasn’t been a lot of activity for the organization. Bismack Biyombo was re-signed, Javale McGee […]

The Miami Heat are coming off an impressive 2021-22 season in which they fell just one win short of making the NBA Finals. The heroic performance of Jimmy Butler increased the faith the franchise can still compete. The focus of the offseason is to retool and attempt to get over the playoff hump that was […]

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 […]

A major bombshell was recently revealed about Kevin Durant reportedly being “in conversation” with his former Golden State Warriors teammates about a potential return to the Dubs. KD has been angling for a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets and at this point, the Warriors have emerged as a potential landing spot for the former […]

The Miami Heat, the Phoenix Suns, and the Toronto Raptors are the three teams that are being heavily linked to Kevin Durant after he shocked the basketball world with a trade demand from the Brooklyn Nets. What’s even more shocking, though, is that the Golden State Warriors now appear to be in the mix as […]

The Toronto Raptors’ interest in trading for Kevin Durant has caused quite the stir amongst fans. On one hand, there are fans who feel that getting a player of Durant’s caliber is worth any price. On the other hand, a certain portion of the fanbase feels strongly about refusing to give up major assets for […]

The Brooklyn Nets want a LOT for Kevin Durant, and they are not budging when it comes to their asking price. In fact, the Nets are actually aiming for bigger returns for Durant. As Brian Lewis of the New York Post noted, while Brooklyn is not hoping to get a player of KD’s caliber, they […]

Amid his trade demand from the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant has been on the receiving end of some massive backlash. However, he couldn’t care less. On Twitter, Nets fans are bashing KD after his alleged reason for asking a trade surfaced. According to reports, he is both “disillusioned by the Nets’ disastrous season” and “upset […]

Kevin Durant wants out of the Brooklyn Nets. The former league MVP and future Hall of Famer made this abundantly clear when he demanded a trade away from his current team after just two seasons (three if you count the first year he sat out due to injury). At this point, it feels like Durant’s […]

The NBA offseason is at a standstill with every team shooting their shot for Kevin Durant. Could the Brooklyn Nets star’s ex – the Golden State Warriors – be in the best position to force a reunion? Reports are swirling that the Warriors both have interest and own one of the best packages in a […]

While half of the league reportedly has interest in trading for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, only few have a legitimate chance of landing him. Now according to the latest odds, the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors are heavy favorites. The Suns leading the race doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since they were one […]

After a rather eventful start to NBA free agency on June 30, things have seemingly quieted down with just a few signings and trades here and there. Apparently, Kevin Durant’s trade demand had a role in that. According to NBA insider Keith Smith, some free agents currently available are waiting to see what happens with […]

It’s no secret that any team that has interest in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets will need to give up a massive haul in order to land the former league MVP. The Nets are well aware of their position on the negotiating table and despite KD’s highly-publicized desire to leave, Brooklyn should still […]

If the Golden State Warriors really want to trade for Kevin Durant and reunite with him, they can definitely offer one of the better packages out there. On Sunday, Marc J. Spears of ESPN and Andscape revealed that the Warriors indeed have an “interest” in Durant after the superstar forward demanded a trade from the […]

The Miami Heat are one of the teams that are currently considered a favorite to land Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. After all, KD himself identified Miami as one of his preferred destinations. At this point, it appears that the Heat are working hard to make this blockbuster deal come to fruition. Any potential Kevin […]

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. He is practically seven feet tall with an even longer wingspan. He is a well above average ball handler and is one of the deadliest shooters the world has ever seen. That’s especially true considering his size. Until Dirk Nowitzki, […]

Kevin Durant is looking to leave the Brooklyn Nets this offseason via trade. The only destination that is not in play, reportedly, is the Golden State Warriors. Durant left Golden State after three years there and seemingly does not have a very good relationship with the key players there, namely Draymond Green. Even years later, […]

Kevin Durant absolutely broke every NBA fan’s mind when he shockingly requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Not even a day removed from Kyrie Irving’s contract decision, the former MVP decided he’s had enough of the franchise. Now, the team is left scrambling to pick up the shattered pieces of their superteam. A big […]

The San Antonio Spurs have blown up their roster, but that doesn’t mean they have to be awful this coming season. After the historic deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks, it is crystal clear that the Spurs are committed to a total rebuild of their roster. This was further underscored by the […]

It looks like Toronto Raptors’ interest in Kevin Durant is deeper than what was initially reported. On Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN mentioned the Raptors as dark horse candidates to land Durant. He mentioned that the Toronto franchise is “lurking” and could make a push for a potential trade for the superstar. However, according to […]

The Toronto Raptors have been linked with a potential trade for Kevin Durant, and according to the latest rumors, the Brooklyn Nets star isn’t against the idea of moving to Canada. As Michael Grange of SportsNet reported, there is at least a growing sense that Durant is open to playing in Toronto with the Raptors […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young couldn’t help but call out a reporter for his ridiculous trade suggestion of swapping him and Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. After being informed of the rule that the Nets cannot get Bam Adebayo in a trade with the Miami Heat because the big man is on designated rookie extension, […]

The Phoenix Suns seemed to grab pole position in the chase for Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets star listed them as one of his ideal destinations and one that has several assets it could exchange for the former NBA MVP. However, even with pieces such as Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and a Deandre Ayton sign-and-trade, […]

The Phoenix Suns continue to make a flurry of moves in free agency, making two key additions on Saturday to get Chris Paul and Devin Booker more help. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns are trading for Jock Landale from the Atlanta Hawks to add another big man to their roster. It […]

The Brooklyn Nets are willing to grant Kevin Durant’s trade request, but for those thinking the franchise will be in a rush to do so, then they’re mistaken. Brooklyn has no reason to find a trade for Durant as soon as possible. With that said, they are more than willing to wait until the right […]

The Orlando Magic once again missed out on the postseason. It is one more disappointing year for the organization as they seek to come back to the top of the NBA. The entire rebuild is now effectively taking the Magic 10+ years, so they need to get their things in order very soon. Now, they […]

While Kevin Durant trade rumors were swirling around, the Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences, dealing four first round picks to the Utah Jazz for star center Rudy Gobert. The blockbuster deal was one of the more aggressive ones in NBA history, as not many teams have felt so emboldened as to part ways with […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA ever since he requested a trade. Many people are speculating where KD will end up. Rumors are flying with media, fans, and people in the NBA trying to find out which team Durant will be traded to. So it wasn’t all that surprising […]