What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Kevin Durant and the Nets “have agreed to move forward with our partnership,” Nets GM Sean Marks said in a statement today. KD and Rich Kleiman met with Marks, Steve Nash, Joe and Clara Wu Tsai in LA yesterday. – 11:08 AM
Kevin Durant and the Nets “have agreed to move forward with our partnership,” Nets GM Sean Marks said in a statement today. KD and Rich Kleiman met with Marks, Steve Nash, Joe and Clara Wu Tsai in LA yesterday. – 11:08 AM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
“Kevin Durant trade discussions are over and he is staying put” pic.twitter.com/VsnC4fe4A4 – 11:05 AM
“Kevin Durant trade discussions are over and he is staying put” pic.twitter.com/VsnC4fe4A4 – 11:05 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
With Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn, we’ll see if a Donovan Mitchell trade is the next domino to fall. – 11:05 AM
With Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn, we’ll see if a Donovan Mitchell trade is the next domino to fall. – 11:05 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Sooooo the Pelicans should face Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons in the season opener 🍿🍿🍿 – 11:04 AM
Sooooo the Pelicans should face Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons in the season opener 🍿🍿🍿 – 11:04 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Now that the Kevin Durant situation officially passed
Now the power forward addition should be the focus – 11:03 AM
Now that the Kevin Durant situation officially passed
Now the power forward addition should be the focus – 11:03 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wanted a Kevin Durant trade mainly because it would lead to a Kyrie trade, but I’m at least grateful for the resolution. Didn’t need this hanging over the entire season. And yea, as someone who made a premature Nets Finals bet, at least that has a bit of life again. – 11:03 AM
I wanted a Kevin Durant trade mainly because it would lead to a Kyrie trade, but I’m at least grateful for the resolution. Didn’t need this hanging over the entire season. And yea, as someone who made a premature Nets Finals bet, at least that has a bit of life again. – 11:03 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets announce Kevin Durant, Steve Nash and Sean Marks met and will move forward on trying to bring a championship to Brooklyn. – 11:02 AM
Nets announce Kevin Durant, Steve Nash and Sean Marks met and will move forward on trying to bring a championship to Brooklyn. – 11:02 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Steve Nash, Joe Tsai and Sean Marks met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles on Monday and have decided to move forward with partnership, Nets say. – 11:01 AM
Steve Nash, Joe Tsai and Sean Marks met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles on Monday and have decided to move forward with partnership, Nets say. – 11:01 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
What the hell happened to Stephen A during his vacation? He just said a big 3 of KD, Kyrie + Simmons with Mark Jackson coaching would win the East. Can we get Stephen A some orange juice and maybe a warm towel? – 10:24 AM
What the hell happened to Stephen A during his vacation? He just said a big 3 of KD, Kyrie + Simmons with Mark Jackson coaching would win the East. Can we get Stephen A some orange juice and maybe a warm towel? – 10:24 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
I wrote about the glacial pace of the KD saga with caution against drawing grand theories since everyone involved appears to be stalling, lying and bluffing. ziller.substack.com/p/whos-really-… – 10:12 AM
I wrote about the glacial pace of the KD saga with caution against drawing grand theories since everyone involved appears to be stalling, lying and bluffing. ziller.substack.com/p/whos-really-… – 10:12 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most All-NBA selections in the 2010s:
10 — LeBron
9 — KD
8 — Russ
They also combined for half of the MVP awards. pic.twitter.com/jbS6uIV66A – 10:06 AM
Most All-NBA selections in the 2010s:
10 — LeBron
9 — KD
8 — Russ
They also combined for half of the MVP awards. pic.twitter.com/jbS6uIV66A – 10:06 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Second part of the mailbag is up. Expectations for TJ Warren, the KD and Kyrie Irving situations and more: theathletic.com/3526545/2022/0… – 9:03 AM
Second part of the mailbag is up. Expectations for TJ Warren, the KD and Kyrie Irving situations and more: theathletic.com/3526545/2022/0… – 9:03 AM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
ICYMI – I’d resisted going deep on a scenario that very likely won’t happen, but this morning’s news tipped the scales. (For me writing, not a deal happening.)
Kevin Durant to the Grizzlies? It’s not crazy, but it is complicated dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 7:40 PM
ICYMI – I’d resisted going deep on a scenario that very likely won’t happen, but this morning’s news tipped the scales. (For me writing, not a deal happening.)
Kevin Durant to the Grizzlies? It’s not crazy, but it is complicated dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 7:40 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
put out *two* pods today:
lakers/lebron/the future
🍎 https://t.co/9jdVn0uZUx
✳️ https://t.co/sW8MffBIs2
📺 https://t.co/d2rBwJq4aK
kd/grizzlies + jazz/knicks
🍎 https://t.co/UKsGvqns9D
✳️ https://t.co/e6RBAi2lv2
📺 https://t.co/I6IghaWxKq (don)
📺 https://t.co/GfAtUSMphF (kd) pic.twitter.com/g1B58mPJiK – 6:35 PM
put out *two* pods today:
lakers/lebron/the future
🍎 https://t.co/9jdVn0uZUx
✳️ https://t.co/sW8MffBIs2
📺 https://t.co/d2rBwJq4aK
kd/grizzlies + jazz/knicks
🍎 https://t.co/UKsGvqns9D
✳️ https://t.co/e6RBAi2lv2
📺 https://t.co/I6IghaWxKq (don)
📺 https://t.co/GfAtUSMphF (kd) pic.twitter.com/g1B58mPJiK – 6:35 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Jayson Tatum’s Wrist Injury + Nets Should Trade KD ASAP | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast | Powered by @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Jayson Tatum’s Wrist Injury + Nets Should Trade KD ASAP | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast | Powered by @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Every NBA team: KD is a top 5 player and we want to trade for him
Nets: Okay give us 2 All Stars & multiple picks.
NBA team: No
Nets: 1 All Star & picks?
NBA team: No
Nets: 1 near All Star?
NBA team: No
Nets: Fine. Desmond Bane.
NBA team: …
Nets: …?
NBA team: No – 5:28 PM
Every NBA team: KD is a top 5 player and we want to trade for him
Nets: Okay give us 2 All Stars & multiple picks.
NBA team: No
Nets: 1 All Star & picks?
NBA team: No
Nets: 1 near All Star?
NBA team: No
Nets: Fine. Desmond Bane.
NBA team: …
Nets: …?
NBA team: No – 5:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most free throws attempts + field goals attempts per game by an active player:
27.5 — LeBron
27.3 — Luka
27.0 — Embiid
26.3 — Durant pic.twitter.com/XFJ9kMpXXq – 5:05 PM
Most free throws attempts + field goals attempts per game by an active player:
27.5 — LeBron
27.3 — Luka
27.0 — Embiid
26.3 — Durant pic.twitter.com/XFJ9kMpXXq – 5:05 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 MORE Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell SLOP
🔘 *Can* the Grizzlies trade for KD? Should they? (1:12)
🔘 Death, taxes and the Knicks/Jazz/Mitchell (11:58)
🎧 https://t.co/g9d0gFTbJv
🍎 https://t.co/3vdOPbYmK4
✳️ https://t.co/lQWpklAy3q pic.twitter.com/kE3IFcNyNm – 4:15 PM
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 MORE Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell SLOP
🔘 *Can* the Grizzlies trade for KD? Should they? (1:12)
🔘 Death, taxes and the Knicks/Jazz/Mitchell (11:58)
🎧 https://t.co/g9d0gFTbJv
🍎 https://t.co/3vdOPbYmK4
✳️ https://t.co/lQWpklAy3q pic.twitter.com/kE3IFcNyNm – 4:15 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Updated odds on where Kevin Durant will play next season via @DraftKings:
Nets = -170
Celtics = +225
Suns = +300
Raptors = +600
Heat = +800 – 3:51 PM
Updated odds on where Kevin Durant will play next season via @DraftKings:
Nets = -170
Celtics = +225
Suns = +300
Raptors = +600
Heat = +800 – 3:51 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Reactions to Jayson Tatum’s comments on his wrist, a photo with Kevin Durant, and losing in the Finals
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/08/22/kar… – 3:44 PM
Reactions to Jayson Tatum’s comments on his wrist, a photo with Kevin Durant, and losing in the Finals
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/08/22/kar… – 3:44 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Whoa bro! Where is this animosity coming from?? I thought we were BFF’s?!
And please KD show me one lie I’ve ever told on here. I’ll happily Venmo you $25 for every one
Also – the great thing about social media is players can deny any lie that’s reported or any rumor they chose pic.twitter.com/qN1xpMpf1s – 3:06 PM
Whoa bro! Where is this animosity coming from?? I thought we were BFF’s?!
And please KD show me one lie I’ve ever told on here. I’ll happily Venmo you $25 for every one
Also – the great thing about social media is players can deny any lie that’s reported or any rumor they chose pic.twitter.com/qN1xpMpf1s – 3:06 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Kevin Durant to the Grizzlies? It’s not crazy, but it is complicated dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 2:06 PM
Kevin Durant to the Grizzlies? It’s not crazy, but it is complicated dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 2:06 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Desmond Bane will not be made available for Kevin Durant? Next. They not serious. – 1:36 PM
Desmond Bane will not be made available for Kevin Durant? Next. They not serious. – 1:36 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
Couple of #NBA gambling notes: #Grizzlies still +2100 to win title amid news of their interest in Kevin Durant. #Hornets are +12000; #Wizards +16000 despite news of their interest in Donovan Mitchell. Defending champs #Warriors still 3rd shortest odds behind #Celtics and #Bucks. – 1:36 PM
Couple of #NBA gambling notes: #Grizzlies still +2100 to win title amid news of their interest in Kevin Durant. #Hornets are +12000; #Wizards +16000 despite news of their interest in Donovan Mitchell. Defending champs #Warriors still 3rd shortest odds behind #Celtics and #Bucks. – 1:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
For what it’s worth, I’ve spent the last 30 minutes looking at KD-Denver trade packages and can’t get past three factors:
1. The Nuggets aren’t trading Murray
2. MPJ’s value is low
3. The Nuggets can trade *One* first round pick
Unless the Nets strongly value MPJ, it’s a no. – 12:57 PM
For what it’s worth, I’ve spent the last 30 minutes looking at KD-Denver trade packages and can’t get past three factors:
1. The Nuggets aren’t trading Murray
2. MPJ’s value is low
3. The Nuggets can trade *One* first round pick
Unless the Nets strongly value MPJ, it’s a no. – 12:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
FWIW, rival teams and the Nets are playing this as they should. The stress test comes when the games start, there’s no reason for BKN to sell Durant short before then. Conversely, no one should be offering top dollar right now, at least not until Marks/co pass the stress test. – 12:07 PM
FWIW, rival teams and the Nets are playing this as they should. The stress test comes when the games start, there’s no reason for BKN to sell Durant short before then. Conversely, no one should be offering top dollar right now, at least not until Marks/co pass the stress test. – 12:07 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
More and more teams inquiring about Kevin Durant #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 11:16 AM
More and more teams inquiring about Kevin Durant #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 11:16 AM
More on this storyline
Ian Begley: Nets’ GM Sean Marks announced that Nets have met with Kevin Durant and are ‘moving forward with their partnership’ together. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/Wy5ZWXd3iC -via Twitter @IanBegley / August 23, 2022
“Players like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Grant Hill have shown them the way in terms of using their platforms,” Tanner said. “Obviously, they earn a lot of money playing on the court, but they can also use the platform to go far beyond that in terms of wealth and investments. So they’ve seen those examples and players are learning from it.” Those opportunities will continue to expand for players moving forward, especially if the NBA salary cap grows in ways people think it may after the next TV deal is negotiated, where we could see salaries grow 30-40% and in several years see the highest-paid players approach $100 million per year. -via boardroom.tv / August 23, 2022
Sirius XM NBA: “That’s where the lack of trust began to seep in” @Chris Haynes tells @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson why he thinks Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are at odds. pic.twitter.com/IAVMyQ7rl7 -via Twitter @SiriusXMNBA / August 23, 2022