You talk to people over in Los Angeles, they still really feel like Kyrie Irving is coming to them next year. I’m curious to see how that goes over with recent events.
Source: Spotify
Source: Spotify
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Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
While Kyrie Irving was LA’s prized target, the Lakers seemed to have their sights set on Patrick Beverley as a potential point guard addition from the moment he was moved to Utah in the Rudy Gobert trade: bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 11:42 PM
While Kyrie Irving was LA’s prized target, the Lakers seemed to have their sights set on Patrick Beverley as a potential point guard addition from the moment he was moved to Utah in the Rudy Gobert trade: bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 11:42 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
ICYMI:
As Durant stays in Brooklyn (no shock), league reacts to Joe Tsai/Nets taking a stand w/KD & Kyrie:
“He gave them the keys to the Ferrari and they took it out and they wrecked it – and he decided he wasn’t going to give them another set of keys.”
bit.ly/3Khp4OX – 4:18 PM
ICYMI:
As Durant stays in Brooklyn (no shock), league reacts to Joe Tsai/Nets taking a stand w/KD & Kyrie:
“He gave them the keys to the Ferrari and they took it out and they wrecked it – and he decided he wasn’t going to give them another set of keys.”
bit.ly/3Khp4OX – 4:18 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, YouTube version. We talk Plan B’s for the Lakers with KD/Kyrie staying put. Hield? Turner? Utah Jazz supporting players? Standing pat? Schröder??? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtube.com/watch?v=BwQ2I-… – 4:03 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, YouTube version. We talk Plan B’s for the Lakers with KD/Kyrie staying put. Hield? Turner? Utah Jazz supporting players? Standing pat? Schröder??? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtube.com/watch?v=BwQ2I-… – 4:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
With Kyrie Irving now off the market, it’s time for the Lakers to move on to Plan B.
They can do a lot worse than Myles Turner and Buddy Hield as a consolation prize. The catch, of course, is that such a deal will likely require two first-round picks: theathletic.com/3531820/2022/0… – 2:19 PM
With Kyrie Irving now off the market, it’s time for the Lakers to move on to Plan B.
They can do a lot worse than Myles Turner and Buddy Hield as a consolation prize. The catch, of course, is that such a deal will likely require two first-round picks: theathletic.com/3531820/2022/0… – 2:19 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Next Nets’ concern: Is there an NBA writer out there with genuine sources to confirm or deny my contention neither KD nor Kyrie want to play with Ben Simmons?! – 1:14 PM
Next Nets’ concern: Is there an NBA writer out there with genuine sources to confirm or deny my contention neither KD nor Kyrie want to play with Ben Simmons?! – 1:14 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
I am fairly flummoxed that Kyrie Irving, living in LA, wasn’t invited to the meeting between Nets management and Kevin Durant/his rep. None of his business? Shades of a trade to come? Or downright disrespectful? – 12:49 PM
I am fairly flummoxed that Kyrie Irving, living in LA, wasn’t invited to the meeting between Nets management and Kevin Durant/his rep. None of his business? Shades of a trade to come? Or downright disrespectful? – 12:49 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Kevin Durant (and by extension, Kyrie Irving) is staying in Brooklyn! So what’s Plan B for the Lakers? Hield/Turner? Becoming “Jazz West?” Standing pat? Dennis Schröder? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kev… – 10:40 AM
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Kevin Durant (and by extension, Kyrie Irving) is staying in Brooklyn! So what’s Plan B for the Lakers? Hield/Turner? Becoming “Jazz West?” Standing pat? Dennis Schröder? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kev… – 10:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Rick Pitino believes Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons can lead the Brooklyn Nets to the championship #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 9:33 AM
Rick Pitino believes Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons can lead the Brooklyn Nets to the championship #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 9:33 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: What’s next for the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back? Why Durant wasn’t traded, how the Nets will fill out their roster, including a potential free agent center target, and expectations from rival NBA executives on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/sources-… – 9:19 AM
Story: What’s next for the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back? Why Durant wasn’t traded, how the Nets will fill out their roster, including a potential free agent center target, and expectations from rival NBA executives on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/sources-… – 9:19 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
As Durant not surprisingly stays in Brooklyn, league reacts to Joe Tsai/Nets taking a stand on KD & Kyrie:
“He gave them the keys to the Ferrari and they took it out and they wrecked it — and he decided he wasn’t going to give them another set of keys.”
bit.ly/3Khp4OX – 9:12 PM
As Durant not surprisingly stays in Brooklyn, league reacts to Joe Tsai/Nets taking a stand on KD & Kyrie:
“He gave them the keys to the Ferrari and they took it out and they wrecked it — and he decided he wasn’t going to give them another set of keys.”
bit.ly/3Khp4OX – 9:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m pretty sure my mom could name five NBA players if only because she reads what I write so the names “Russell Westbrook,” “Myles Turner,” “Kyrie Irving,” “Buddy Hield” and “LeBron James” must be seared into her head by now. – 8:58 PM
I’m pretty sure my mom could name five NBA players if only because she reads what I write so the names “Russell Westbrook,” “Myles Turner,” “Kyrie Irving,” “Buddy Hield” and “LeBron James” must be seared into her head by now. – 8:58 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets are a ‘championship-caliber’ team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, Rick Pitino says nj.com/nets/2022/08/n… – 6:03 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Nets are a ‘championship-caliber’ team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, Rick Pitino says nj.com/nets/2022/08/n… – 6:03 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
NEW:
As Durant unsurprisingly stays in Brooklyn, league reacts to Joe Tsai/Nets taking a stand on KD/Kyrie:
“He gave them the keys to the Ferrari and they took it out and they wrecked it — and he decided he wasn’t going to give them another set of keys.”
bit.ly/3Khp4OX – 5:44 PM
NEW:
As Durant unsurprisingly stays in Brooklyn, league reacts to Joe Tsai/Nets taking a stand on KD/Kyrie:
“He gave them the keys to the Ferrari and they took it out and they wrecked it — and he decided he wasn’t going to give them another set of keys.”
bit.ly/3Khp4OX – 5:44 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The Rockets and Pacers are sitting in a much better leverage position with the Lakers now that Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook is off the table.
A swath of role players is objectively more appealing than running the Westbrook experiment back. – 5:19 PM
The Rockets and Pacers are sitting in a much better leverage position with the Lakers now that Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook is off the table.
A swath of role players is objectively more appealing than running the Westbrook experiment back. – 5:19 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
What does Durant, Irving staying in Brooklyn mean for top of East? nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/23/wha… – 1:55 PM
What does Durant, Irving staying in Brooklyn mean for top of East? nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/23/wha… – 1:55 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Typically, changes to the NBA national-television schedule come a week or so out. But have to wonder if there already is some tinkering being done with Kevin Durant confirmed back to Brooklyn. Few trios more intriguing than Durant-Kyrie-Simmons. – 1:16 PM
Typically, changes to the NBA national-television schedule come a week or so out. But have to wonder if there already is some tinkering being done with Kevin Durant confirmed back to Brooklyn. Few trios more intriguing than Durant-Kyrie-Simmons. – 1:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Got a question in the mailbag that said KD and Kyrie’s problems could be solved by smoking weed less, so we’re at THAT part of the offseason. – 12:47 PM
Got a question in the mailbag that said KD and Kyrie’s problems could be solved by smoking weed less, so we’re at THAT part of the offseason. – 12:47 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Perhaps Kyrie and KD return with some humility after the former couldn’t get a max contract, and the latter couldn’t command Nets asking price on the trade market. – 12:37 PM
Perhaps Kyrie and KD return with some humility after the former couldn’t get a max contract, and the latter couldn’t command Nets asking price on the trade market. – 12:37 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Nets potential depth chart:
PG:
Kyrie Irving
Patty Mills
SG:
Joe Harris
Seth Curry
Cam Thomas
SF:
Kevin Durant
Royce O’Neale
PF:
Ben Simmons
T.J. Warren
C
Nicolas Claxton
Day’Ron Sharpe – 12:18 PM
Nets potential depth chart:
PG:
Kyrie Irving
Patty Mills
SG:
Joe Harris
Seth Curry
Cam Thomas
SF:
Kevin Durant
Royce O’Neale
PF:
Ben Simmons
T.J. Warren
C
Nicolas Claxton
Day’Ron Sharpe – 12:18 PM
Kyrie Irving @KyrieIrving
VIII•XXIII
Love you Big brother @Kobe Bryant
Happy Solar Return, and 🥂’s to you.
You and all the angels celebrate up in Paradise!
The Black Mamba lives on…..♾ – 12:16 PM
VIII•XXIII
Love you Big brother @Kobe Bryant
Happy Solar Return, and 🥂’s to you.
You and all the angels celebrate up in Paradise!
The Black Mamba lives on…..♾ – 12:16 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Guys, I’m starting to think this Kyrie trade isn’t going to happen. BK – 11:57 AM
Guys, I’m starting to think this Kyrie trade isn’t going to happen. BK – 11:57 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I’m excited we get to see the new-look Big 3 in Brooklyn. I think Ben Simmons is a nice fit alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Then you mix in Joe Harris’ return, TJ Warren, Seth Curry, Nic Claxton. Nets should be one of the best teams in the East. – 11:51 AM
I’m excited we get to see the new-look Big 3 in Brooklyn. I think Ben Simmons is a nice fit alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Then you mix in Joe Harris’ return, TJ Warren, Seth Curry, Nic Claxton. Nets should be one of the best teams in the East. – 11:51 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
2022-23 Brooklyn Nets depth chart
1: Irving, Mills, Williams
2: Curry, Harris, Sumner
3: Simmons, Thomas, Warren
4: Durant, O’Neale, Edwards
5: Claxton, Sharpe
Healthy Harris, Sumner, Warren will be huge upgrade for the Nets. Plus, Simmons.
Championship level #NetsWorld – 11:44 AM
2022-23 Brooklyn Nets depth chart
1: Irving, Mills, Williams
2: Curry, Harris, Sumner
3: Simmons, Thomas, Warren
4: Durant, O’Neale, Edwards
5: Claxton, Sharpe
Healthy Harris, Sumner, Warren will be huge upgrade for the Nets. Plus, Simmons.
Championship level #NetsWorld – 11:44 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With Kyrie Irving officially off the table, the Lakers should revisit trade discussions with the Pacers.
Offloading Russell Westbrook for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield sure feels like LA’s best opportunity to improve their roster (via @basketbllnews): basketballnews.com/stories/lakers… – 11:43 AM
With Kyrie Irving officially off the table, the Lakers should revisit trade discussions with the Pacers.
Offloading Russell Westbrook for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield sure feels like LA’s best opportunity to improve their roster (via @basketbllnews): basketballnews.com/stories/lakers… – 11:43 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
This summer the Nets had two very important issues to deal with: Kevin Durant’s trade request and Kyrie Irving’s future. In both cases they achieved their goal. They kept them in Brooklyn, keeping the roster at a championship level. Big success for the Nets! #NetsWorld #Brooklyn – 11:37 AM
This summer the Nets had two very important issues to deal with: Kevin Durant’s trade request and Kyrie Irving’s future. In both cases they achieved their goal. They kept them in Brooklyn, keeping the roster at a championship level. Big success for the Nets! #NetsWorld #Brooklyn – 11:37 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
The Lakers really should have given the Nets whatever they wanted for Kyrie when they had the chance. Enjoy Westbrook for another season! – 11:26 AM
The Lakers really should have given the Nets whatever they wanted for Kyrie when they had the chance. Enjoy Westbrook for another season! – 11:26 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
it’ll be interesting to learn who the Mavs possibly passed on as they appeared to prioritize being there to pick up pieces at the fringe of any Durant/Kyrie deals. – 11:11 AM
it’ll be interesting to learn who the Mavs possibly passed on as they appeared to prioritize being there to pick up pieces at the fringe of any Durant/Kyrie deals. – 11:11 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
With Kyrie out, here’s my guess on the Russ situation.
The Lakers would prefer Turner and Hield to a Utah package.
There are Utah packages available for one first. The Indy package needs two.
The Lakers would prefer an inferior package for one first than a better one for two. – 11:09 AM
With Kyrie out, here’s my guess on the Russ situation.
The Lakers would prefer Turner and Hield to a Utah package.
There are Utah packages available for one first. The Indy package needs two.
The Lakers would prefer an inferior package for one first than a better one for two. – 11:09 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
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
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
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
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Another report Nets now plan to keep Kyrie Irving this season nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/22/ano… – 5:48 PM
Another report Nets now plan to keep Kyrie Irving this season nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/22/ano… – 5:48 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets planning to keep Kyrie Irving as training camp approaches nj.com/nets/2022/08/n… – 11:44 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Nets planning to keep Kyrie Irving as training camp approaches nj.com/nets/2022/08/n… – 11:44 AM
More on this storyline
The Lakers’ luxury tax payment goes up incrementally following this deal, but that could change by a potential Westbrook trade. While Beverley could play both guard positions, his arrival could indicate that the Lakers are getting closer to trading Westbrook. With Kevin Durant committed to Brooklyn, it appears Kyrie Irving will remain with the Nets for now. One option that could still be available for the Lakers includes trading Westbrook and draft picks to the Pacers for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield. -via HoopsHype / August 25, 2022
Multiple NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype projected the Nets to contend for a top-four seed in the East. With Durant and Irving returning, Simmons expected to be fully healthy, shooters in Harris, Curry and Mills, Claxton’s projected development, O’Neale’s on-ball defense, and the scoring upside of Warren, the Nets believe they’ve upgraded their depth and talent. -via HoopsHype / August 24, 2022
Kevin O’Connor: And so for KD now in this situation for the last couple of weeks, while we’ve been off, there’s been many reports saying how even if they were to trade Kevin Durant, they want to keep Kyrie Irving, because Woj had reported the Lakers are willing to give up both 27 in the 29 and their first-round picks in the distant future to get Kyrie Irving. But the Nets are saying they’re gonna keep him and now it looks like there will be no Kyrie trade at all, because they are keeping Kevin Durant. So for Brooklyn now what they get is time, they get time with Kevin Durant to try to fix whatever needed to be fixed. To try to show as you said, with all these additions, Royce O’Neal, TJ Warren, Ben Simmons coming back, hopefully staying healthy, that this is indeed the place where he can win. -via Apple Podcasts / August 24, 2022