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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request to owner Joe Tsai and gave an ultimatum of sorts, telling Tsai he needs to fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash if he wants any chance of keeping him around. Tsai soon took to Twitter to back his GM and coach, sending […]

Ben Simmons is no longer the most talked-about player on his own team. Given the level of controversy he’s carried over to the Brooklyn Nets, it’s rather impressive to see that as the case. But that doesn’t mean he’s spared from the ever-critical eye of sports talk shows and the inside sources they supposedly serve […]

Can the New Orleans Pelicans shock the NBA world and trade for Kevin Durant? Durant recently doubled down on his trade request after giving the Brooklyn Nets a Steve Nash-based ultimatum. But the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors are still considered the most favorites to acquire the superstar. However, the Pelicans profile as […]

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai has given a vote of confidence to head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks in light of Kevin Durant’s ultimatum. Durant’s trade request has put the team in a precarious position. Do they adhere to his request and trade him or try to make it work with Durant […]

Another shocking twist in the Kevin Durant saga over the side of the Brooklyn Nets greeted NBA fans Monday when Shams Charania revealed that the future Hall of Famer forward and team owner Joe Tsai had a meeting over the weekend in which Durant doubled down his desire to get traded somewhere else. Moreover, Durant […]

On Monday, Kevin Durant gave Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum. KD reiterated his demand to be traded unless Tsai opts to fire both head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. Clearly, Durant doesn’t particularly like these two prominent members of the organization. As it turns out, enigmatic Nets superstar Kyrie Irving […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins couldn’t believe the alleged trade ultimatum Kevin Durant gave the Brooklyn Nets. In case you missed it, it was revealed on Monday that Durant met with Nets owner Joe Tsai and asked to choose whether to trade him or fire head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. […]

To say that Ben Simmons’ tenure with the Brooklyn Nets has been surrounded by controversy would be an understatement. This is besides the fact that the former Rookie of the Year hasn’t even played a single minute for his new team. One of the most contentious moments of Simmons’ time with the Nets transpired during […]

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, […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are coming off an impressive NBA Finals run and although they fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a Larry O’Brien, the future certainly looks bright. But, that didn’t stop the organization from exploring the possibility of trading for Kevin Durant, even offering star guard Jaylen Brown as […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Miami Heat are still seen as potential landing spots for stars Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell. One, not both. But, there hasn’t been a lot of movement on the trade front involving the two All-Stars, which could result in the Heat shifting their focus elsewhere. The player they may pursue? Charlotte Hornets veteran Gordon […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stephen Curry his risen atop the NBA hierarchy once again after a championship season in 2021-22 with the Golden State Warriors. That’s why the latest take from Kevin Durant’s ex-teammate Mike James is sure to ruffle some feathers. In a recent appearance on the Players Choice podcast, Mike James was asked to list his top five […]

With LeBron James and Kevin Durant declining, the search for the next face of the NBA is on. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, however, believes he’s next in line to take over. Edwards has never been short in confidence, and that much is clear once again in his recent interview with Complex. When asked whether […]

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 […]

With recent rumors about Kevin Durant being swapped for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, it appeared as if Boston’s front office was breaking up the band. However, at his basketball camp on July 3oth, Jayson Tatum seemingly put any potential departures to rest. When asked about whether or not he’s reached out to teammates and […]

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 […]

With Jaylen Brown finding himself in trade rumors yet again, former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins thinks the Boston Celtics have permanently damaged their relationship with the star swingman. For those not in the know, the Celtics reportedly offered Brown, along with Derrick White and a first-round pick, to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics are now the latest team to join the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. After a few weeks of relative silence, the men in green have reignited the discussion about the Brooklyn Nets star. Already, some fans are discussing how he’ll fit in with the core of the team if he gets traded there. It’s […]

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 […]