The New Orleans Pelicans remain interested in a deal for Kevin Durant, according to a source, and can put together a compelling package around All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, role players like Herbert Jones, Devonte Graham and Jose Alvarado, and the remaining draft compensation they received from both the Los Angeles Lakers in the Anthony Davis trade and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Jrue Holiday trade.
Source: Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News
Source: Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Like Durant, Kyrie Irving also not a fan of Steve Nash, Sean Marks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/09/rep… – 1:33 PM
Report: Like Durant, Kyrie Irving also not a fan of Steve Nash, Sean Marks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/09/rep… – 1:33 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Odds on if Kevin Durant will be traded before season starts per @betonline_ag:
Yes 3/2
No 1/2
Odds on Kevin Durant’s new team IF traded:
Celtics 4/7
Suns 7/2
Warriors, Raptors 4/1
Trail Blazers 9/1
Grizzlies 12/1
Clippers 14/1
Hawks, Knicks 16/1
Lakers 18/1
Bulls, Thunder 22/1 – 12:52 PM
Odds on if Kevin Durant will be traded before season starts per @betonline_ag:
Yes 3/2
No 1/2
Odds on Kevin Durant’s new team IF traded:
Celtics 4/7
Suns 7/2
Warriors, Raptors 4/1
Trail Blazers 9/1
Grizzlies 12/1
Clippers 14/1
Hawks, Knicks 16/1
Lakers 18/1
Bulls, Thunder 22/1 – 12:52 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
interesting that @betonline_ag doesn’t include the Heat on Kevin Durant’s next team odds. pic.twitter.com/JGnXLjOapO – 12:52 PM
interesting that @betonline_ag doesn’t include the Heat on Kevin Durant’s next team odds. pic.twitter.com/JGnXLjOapO – 12:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most mid-range shots made in 2022:
348 — DeMar DeRozan
226 — Kevin Durant
219 — Devin Booker pic.twitter.com/BhwMwO9i43 – 12:31 PM
Most mid-range shots made in 2022:
348 — DeMar DeRozan
226 — Kevin Durant
219 — Devin Booker pic.twitter.com/BhwMwO9i43 – 12:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2022; KD vs Marks w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/zHc5xbcbAR
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/ROdPvwUJW3 – 12:15 PM
Free pod: Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2022; KD vs Marks w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/zHc5xbcbAR
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/ROdPvwUJW3 – 12:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 10,000 points before turning 25:
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
Tracy McGrady
Buckets. pic.twitter.com/YoUzqB7VnC – 11:31 AM
Players with 10,000 points before turning 25:
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
Tracy McGrady
Buckets. pic.twitter.com/YoUzqB7VnC – 11:31 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
I’ll be on @AZSports in Phoenix at 11:30am to talk Kevin Durant and the Nets. – 11:25 AM
I’ll be on @AZSports in Phoenix at 11:30am to talk Kevin Durant and the Nets. – 11:25 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kevin Durant was asked about Steve Nash’s job performance in April. This is how KD responded:
“I think [Nash] has done a great job. The last two years, he’s been dealt a wild hand… I think he’s handling it all perfectly, to be honest.”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/kd-kyrie-and… – 11:23 AM
Kevin Durant was asked about Steve Nash’s job performance in April. This is how KD responded:
“I think [Nash] has done a great job. The last two years, he’s been dealt a wild hand… I think he’s handling it all perfectly, to be honest.”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/kd-kyrie-and… – 11:23 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Don’t ever come into my office again and make ultimatums about who I should keep and who I should fire”
According to @Frank Isola, this is how Kevin Durant’s meeting with Joe Tsai should’ve went pic.twitter.com/fRKL0fPXRC – 11:13 AM
“Don’t ever come into my office again and make ultimatums about who I should keep and who I should fire”
According to @Frank Isola, this is how Kevin Durant’s meeting with Joe Tsai should’ve went pic.twitter.com/fRKL0fPXRC – 11:13 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I don’t see this marriage ending any time soon.”
@Tim Bontemps on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets 👀 pic.twitter.com/Swl67I3zmE – 11:10 AM
“I don’t see this marriage ending any time soon.”
@Tim Bontemps on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets 👀 pic.twitter.com/Swl67I3zmE – 11:10 AM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
NEW Woj post just dropped. ESPN’s totally bizarre day of pretending the KD trade demand story didn’t exist ($) houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/woj-and-espn… – 11:08 AM
NEW Woj post just dropped. ESPN’s totally bizarre day of pretending the KD trade demand story didn’t exist ($) houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/woj-and-espn… – 11:08 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Kevin Durant reiterates his trade request. How will this affect KD, Kyrie, and the Lakers? Plus, the commonalities between Brooklyn’s mess and the Lakers’ with Russ. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how… – 11:08 AM
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Kevin Durant reiterates his trade request. How will this affect KD, Kyrie, and the Lakers? Plus, the commonalities between Brooklyn’s mess and the Lakers’ with Russ. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how… – 11:08 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to average 30+ PPG in the Finals:
Rick Barry
Allen Iverson
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Michael Jordan
Jerry West
Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/yW3o7vkV5A – 10:05 AM
Players to average 30+ PPG in the Finals:
Rick Barry
Allen Iverson
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Michael Jordan
Jerry West
Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/yW3o7vkV5A – 10:05 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
On Kevin Durant, the diva-may-care who’d rather burn it all down than accept the difficulties of the NBA and realities he created cbssports.com/nba/news/why-k… – 10:02 AM
On Kevin Durant, the diva-may-care who’d rather burn it all down than accept the difficulties of the NBA and realities he created cbssports.com/nba/news/why-k… – 10:02 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s relationship with the Nets coaching staff has been a wild ride…
A Thread 🧵
Back in 2019, KD claimed that one of the reasons he wanted to come to Brooklyn was because of head coach Kenny Atkinson (based on som YouTube research): pic.twitter.com/IMQZOEEpPn – 9:29 AM
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s relationship with the Nets coaching staff has been a wild ride…
A Thread 🧵
Back in 2019, KD claimed that one of the reasons he wanted to come to Brooklyn was because of head coach Kenny Atkinson (based on som YouTube research): pic.twitter.com/IMQZOEEpPn – 9:29 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kevin Durant’s reported ultimatum and the Nets’ response: What it means for Durant’s trade request, the Heat and other teams around the league miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:03 AM
Kevin Durant’s reported ultimatum and the Nets’ response: What it means for Durant’s trade request, the Heat and other teams around the league miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:03 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Went long on the latest news in this season of APOCALYPSE NETS. 🔓
Joe Tsai’s options:
1. Fire Marks & Nash
2. Trade KD & Kyrie
3. Change KD’s mind
4. Call KD’s bluff
I don’t think No. 4 is in the Nets’ best interest. But I’m rooting for it. ziller.substack.com/p/apocalypse-n… – 8:58 AM
Went long on the latest news in this season of APOCALYPSE NETS. 🔓
Joe Tsai’s options:
1. Fire Marks & Nash
2. Trade KD & Kyrie
3. Change KD’s mind
4. Call KD’s bluff
I don’t think No. 4 is in the Nets’ best interest. But I’m rooting for it. ziller.substack.com/p/apocalypse-n… – 8:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
ICYMI: Kevin Durant gives an ultimatum and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai reacts #NBA
https://t.co/0xoTbn8VVz pic.twitter.com/86t8oHY0Dl – 8:03 AM
ICYMI: Kevin Durant gives an ultimatum and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai reacts #NBA
https://t.co/0xoTbn8VVz pic.twitter.com/86t8oHY0Dl – 8:03 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Celtics, Heat, Raptors: Breaking down three leading Durant trade options nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/09/cel… – 8:00 AM
Celtics, Heat, Raptors: Breaking down three leading Durant trade options nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/09/cel… – 8:00 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
Who has the lesser communications team: The U.S. Justice Department, or Team Durant? – 7:37 AM
Who has the lesser communications team: The U.S. Justice Department, or Team Durant? – 7:37 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
As much as I wish we were leading with @FTFonFS1 with the total train wreck that is going to be the Patriots’ offense this year, I do think we are going to start with the latest in the KD saga… and how I think KD might’ve just checkmated Joe Tsai and the Nets. Can’t wait. – 7:02 AM
As much as I wish we were leading with @FTFonFS1 with the total train wreck that is going to be the Patriots’ offense this year, I do think we are going to start with the latest in the KD saga… and how I think KD might’ve just checkmated Joe Tsai and the Nets. Can’t wait. – 7:02 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
KD: sign these players, trade away these players, give this guy a big contract, fire this guy, give up the future for that guy
Nets: done
KD: I don’t have faith in this front office – 10:18 PM
KD: sign these players, trade away these players, give this guy a big contract, fire this guy, give up the future for that guy
Nets: done
KD: I don’t have faith in this front office – 10:18 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Kevin Durant has reportedly given the Nets an ultimatum.
@Rick Kamla on why the Nets need to choose KD #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/vEiBDDzw1Q – 10:12 PM
Kevin Durant has reportedly given the Nets an ultimatum.
@Rick Kamla on why the Nets need to choose KD #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/vEiBDDzw1Q – 10:12 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Aunque un equipo se beneficiará pronto al incorporar a Kevin Durant entregando menos valor de lo que recibe en ese canje, 29 otros propietarios de la NBA deben estar llamando alarmados a Adam Silver. Empeoran las relaciones obrero-patronales. #Barrunto
youtube.com/watch?v=MlDPHm… – 10:06 PM
Aunque un equipo se beneficiará pronto al incorporar a Kevin Durant entregando menos valor de lo que recibe en ese canje, 29 otros propietarios de la NBA deben estar llamando alarmados a Adam Silver. Empeoran las relaciones obrero-patronales. #Barrunto
youtube.com/watch?v=MlDPHm… – 10:06 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The only way you can consider Sean Marks a failed GM is to think entrusting his team to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving was the failure. – 9:54 PM
The only way you can consider Sean Marks a failed GM is to think entrusting his team to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving was the failure. – 9:54 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Nets owner Joe Tsai responded to Kevin Durant’s reported demands on Monday night with a strong message masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 8:37 PM
Nets owner Joe Tsai responded to Kevin Durant’s reported demands on Monday night with a strong message masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 8:37 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Kevin Durant after seeing Joe Tsai’s tweet pic.twitter.com/S7L8HzCUAo – 8:37 PM
Kevin Durant after seeing Joe Tsai’s tweet pic.twitter.com/S7L8HzCUAo – 8:37 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kevin Durant’s salary over the next four seasons:
2022-23: $42,969,845 (age 34)
2023-24: $46,407,433 (age 35)
2024-25: $49,856,021 (age 36)
2025-26: $53,282,608 (age 37) – 8:25 PM
Kevin Durant’s salary over the next four seasons:
2022-23: $42,969,845 (age 34)
2023-24: $46,407,433 (age 35)
2024-25: $49,856,021 (age 36)
2025-26: $53,282,608 (age 37) – 8:25 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Wonder if if New Orleans comes in with the “everything but Ingram” offer now.
That’s six picks, three swaps, Jonas, Graham, Alvarado, Herb and Daniels.
Does anyone beat that? Like is Jaylen on a two-year deal better than that? And how good is a CJ/Ingram/KD/Zion/Nance five? – 8:18 PM
Wonder if if New Orleans comes in with the “everything but Ingram” offer now.
That’s six picks, three swaps, Jonas, Graham, Alvarado, Herb and Daniels.
Does anyone beat that? Like is Jaylen on a two-year deal better than that? And how good is a CJ/Ingram/KD/Zion/Nance five? – 8:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I leave for Hawaii in 9 days. I’m gonna need some resolution on the KD front before then please – 8:16 PM
I leave for Hawaii in 9 days. I’m gonna need some resolution on the KD front before then please – 8:16 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With Joe Tsai backing Sean Marks and Steve Nash, this feels like a pivotal moment for the Kevin Durant sweepstakes eventually reaching its conclusion.
We’re officially six weeks away from training camps beginning. – 8:09 PM
With Joe Tsai backing Sean Marks and Steve Nash, this feels like a pivotal moment for the Kevin Durant sweepstakes eventually reaching its conclusion.
We’re officially six weeks away from training camps beginning. – 8:09 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kyrie has had some amazing, incredible one-liners in his remarkable career, but this one was maybe the best:
“When I say I’m here with Kevin (Durant), I think that it really entails us managing this franchise together alongside Joe (Tsai) and Sean (Marks),” pic.twitter.com/j7w4b4b1dd – 8:07 PM
Kyrie has had some amazing, incredible one-liners in his remarkable career, but this one was maybe the best:
“When I say I’m here with Kevin (Durant), I think that it really entails us managing this franchise together alongside Joe (Tsai) and Sean (Marks),” pic.twitter.com/j7w4b4b1dd – 8:07 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If Kevin Durant tells you there’s something you can do to salvage your franchise’s relationship with him, you pretty much have to take whatever that thing is into consideration, even if it’s dumping an exec/coach. – 7:47 PM
If Kevin Durant tells you there’s something you can do to salvage your franchise’s relationship with him, you pretty much have to take whatever that thing is into consideration, even if it’s dumping an exec/coach. – 7:47 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
How will Celtics fill out roster + more on KD rumors w/ @jacksobd | @WinningPlaysPod powered by @betonline_ag & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:45 PM
How will Celtics fill out roster + more on KD rumors w/ @jacksobd | @WinningPlaysPod powered by @betonline_ag & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:45 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Taking questions for tomorrow’s @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck. We’ll be addressing the latest KD bombshell — any others, fire away! – 7:11 PM
Taking questions for tomorrow’s @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck. We’ll be addressing the latest KD bombshell — any others, fire away! – 7:11 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @CBSSportsRadio now to talk Kevin Durant and the Nets. – 6:58 PM
Jumping on @CBSSportsRadio now to talk Kevin Durant and the Nets. – 6:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story on today’s news is up. Kevin Durant’s ultimatum to Joe Tsai raises more questions than answers on this whole matter. What to make of all this as training camp continues to get closer: theathletic.com/3488165/2022/0… – 6:47 PM
Story on today’s news is up. Kevin Durant’s ultimatum to Joe Tsai raises more questions than answers on this whole matter. What to make of all this as training camp continues to get closer: theathletic.com/3488165/2022/0… – 6:47 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @OverDrive1050/@TSN1050Radio in five minutes to talk about Kevin Durant’s double-down with Nets owner Joe Tsai. Join us. – 6:28 PM
Jumping on @OverDrive1050/@TSN1050Radio in five minutes to talk about Kevin Durant’s double-down with Nets owner Joe Tsai. Join us. – 6:28 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
When Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving chose the Nets in the summer of 2019, and the Nets said “yes,” they failed to read the terms and conditions that come with these unique superstars. More for @NYDNSports nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 6:20 PM
When Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving chose the Nets in the summer of 2019, and the Nets said “yes,” they failed to read the terms and conditions that come with these unique superstars. More for @NYDNSports nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 6:20 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
My July 3rd BS Pod with Russillo laid out the KD/Sean Marks situation and why it was heading for a bad place.
youtu.be/mxIGkhfy6PY – 5:00 PM
My July 3rd BS Pod with Russillo laid out the KD/Sean Marks situation and why it was heading for a bad place.
youtu.be/mxIGkhfy6PY – 5:00 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Back in July, clairvoyant @Bill Simmons thought Sean Marks could get caught in the middle of the drama between KD and the Nets.
📼: https://t.co/PW8m8AJgs0 pic.twitter.com/Jks0tYRnPY – 4:59 PM
Back in July, clairvoyant @Bill Simmons thought Sean Marks could get caught in the middle of the drama between KD and the Nets.
📼: https://t.co/PW8m8AJgs0 pic.twitter.com/Jks0tYRnPY – 4:59 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Celtics, Raptors and Heat remain most significant candidates to complete a trade for Kevin Durant sportando.basketball/en/celtics-rap… – 4:13 PM
Celtics, Raptors and Heat remain most significant candidates to complete a trade for Kevin Durant sportando.basketball/en/celtics-rap… – 4:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Another jam-packed over 2 hour episode: Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2022; KD vs Marks. Join @Danny Leroux
and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 4:09 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime: Another jam-packed over 2 hour episode: Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2022; KD vs Marks. Join @Danny Leroux
and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 4:09 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Report: Kevin Durant issues ultimatum of trade or get rid of Steve Nash and Sean Marks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 4:02 PM
Report: Kevin Durant issues ultimatum of trade or get rid of Steve Nash and Sean Marks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 4:02 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kevin Durant tells Nets’ owner Joe Tsai: Trade me or fire Sean Marks and Steve Nash nj.com/nets/2022/08/k… – 3:58 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Kevin Durant tells Nets’ owner Joe Tsai: Trade me or fire Sean Marks and Steve Nash nj.com/nets/2022/08/k… – 3:58 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant tells Nets owner Tsai he must choose between him and the pairing Marks-Nash sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 3:57 PM
Kevin Durant tells Nets owner Tsai he must choose between him and the pairing Marks-Nash sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 3:57 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Durant reiterates trade demand, gives owner Tsai ultimatum: Me or Nash, Marks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/08/rep… – 3:49 PM
Report: Durant reiterates trade demand, gives owner Tsai ultimatum: Me or Nash, Marks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/08/rep… – 3:49 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Nets won more playoff games (1) in 2019, with Kenny Atkinson as head coach and Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, D’Angelo Russell on the roster, than they did in 2022 with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the roster.
And in 2019, Brooklyn had tons of cap space and all their picks – 3:29 PM
The Nets won more playoff games (1) in 2019, with Kenny Atkinson as head coach and Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, D’Angelo Russell on the roster, than they did in 2022 with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the roster.
And in 2019, Brooklyn had tons of cap space and all their picks – 3:29 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Hawks, Grizzlies, and Raptors are my favorite Durant teams right now, but Brooklyn’s asking price might be too steep – 3:28 PM
Hawks, Grizzlies, and Raptors are my favorite Durant teams right now, but Brooklyn’s asking price might be too steep – 3:28 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
For what it’s worth, I can’t speak to Kevin Durant being close with Nick Nurse, per se, but it does seem like he respects Nick and the Raptors. He praised the way Nurse coaches last season – 3:19 PM
For what it’s worth, I can’t speak to Kevin Durant being close with Nick Nurse, per se, but it does seem like he respects Nick and the Raptors. He praised the way Nurse coaches last season – 3:19 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Kevin Durant reportedly gives the Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum https://t.co/Ek9JbiapEu pic.twitter.com/ALZS9QKG8s – 3:17 PM
Kevin Durant reportedly gives the Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum https://t.co/Ek9JbiapEu pic.twitter.com/ALZS9QKG8s – 3:17 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Today’s Kevin Durant news, and the reported fact he doesn’t want to work with Steve Nash, seemingly makes the Sept. 26 start of camp a Brooklyn deadline for a deal. Otherwise . . . awkward. So at least now we have somewhat of a roadmap and timetable. – 3:15 PM
Today’s Kevin Durant news, and the reported fact he doesn’t want to work with Steve Nash, seemingly makes the Sept. 26 start of camp a Brooklyn deadline for a deal. Otherwise . . . awkward. So at least now we have somewhat of a roadmap and timetable. – 3:15 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Durant will be 34 next season, his 16th year of service. He’s had several major injuries and fallouts with former teams.
He’s also Kevin ****ing Durant. – 3:14 PM
Durant will be 34 next season, his 16th year of service. He’s had several major injuries and fallouts with former teams.
He’s also Kevin ****ing Durant. – 3:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Some thoughts on the latest from @Shams Charania that mentions the Celtics as one of the top 3 ‘significant candidates’ to land Kevin Durant next to a pair of East rivals masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 3:05 PM
New: Some thoughts on the latest from @Shams Charania that mentions the Celtics as one of the top 3 ‘significant candidates’ to land Kevin Durant next to a pair of East rivals masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 3:05 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Summer of 2019: Kevin Durant signs with Sean Marks-led Nets.
Summer of 2020: Kevin Durant vouches for Steve Nash.
Summer of 2021: Kevin Durant signs $200 million extension with Marks/Nash-led Nets.
Summer of 2022: pic.twitter.com/V7D0YxFFyH – 2:56 PM
Summer of 2019: Kevin Durant signs with Sean Marks-led Nets.
Summer of 2020: Kevin Durant vouches for Steve Nash.
Summer of 2021: Kevin Durant signs $200 million extension with Marks/Nash-led Nets.
Summer of 2022: pic.twitter.com/V7D0YxFFyH – 2:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Nets are in a position to compete for a title because of Durant. With respect to Nash and Marks, this feels like a no brainer. – 2:50 PM
The Nets are in a position to compete for a title because of Durant. With respect to Nash and Marks, this feels like a no brainer. – 2:50 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Sean Marks going to end up sending KD to Sacramento for junk just as payback – 2:44 PM
Sean Marks going to end up sending KD to Sacramento for junk just as payback – 2:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Hasn’t Joe Tsai done everything Kevin Durant wanted him to do already? Or am I crazy? – 2:40 PM
Hasn’t Joe Tsai done everything Kevin Durant wanted him to do already? Or am I crazy? – 2:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
With all that being said about picking between KD or the coach and GM, I’d keep an eye on the Kyrie situation again
Not a report lol – 2:38 PM
With all that being said about picking between KD or the coach and GM, I’d keep an eye on the Kyrie situation again
Not a report lol – 2:38 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Didn’t Nash get the job pretty much entirely because KD wanted him? It wasn’t even known that he was interested in being a head coach before that. – 2:35 PM
Didn’t Nash get the job pretty much entirely because KD wanted him? It wasn’t even known that he was interested in being a head coach before that. – 2:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No mention of the Suns in that Shams article. Lists the Celtics, Heat and Raptors as the “most significant” trade partners, and also provides Tsai with a pathway to keeping KD around. Less than ideal! – 2:35 PM
No mention of the Suns in that Shams article. Lists the Celtics, Heat and Raptors as the “most significant” trade partners, and also provides Tsai with a pathway to keeping KD around. Less than ideal! – 2:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
Story: theathletic.com/3485297/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
Story: theathletic.com/3485297/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
More on this storyline
Kevin Durant’s boundless love for basketball is not a reason to believe he’ll show up for training camp if the Nets don’t acknowledge his trade request. That has been the prevailing belief — that Durant, a 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP, is above the idea of holding out of camp because he is a master of his craft and a lover of the game. A source, however, pushed back on the idea that Durant will show up to training camp in September if his request goes unfulfilled. -via Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News / August 9, 2022
Cody Mallory: “If it gets to the point where he (KD) doesn’t play, the Nets will wait him out. The trade packages are not going to get worse no matter what happens. The Nets can cut a deal now that is less than value and get it over with, or they can try to make this work.” “@Tim Bontemps -via Twitter / August 9, 2022
Pat McAfee: “It’s clear that Kevin Durant has checked out of Brooklyn.. Joe Tsai made it clear that he’s siding with Sean Marks & Steve Nash” ~@Shams Charania #PMSLive -via Twitter / August 9, 2022