?Another Old Washed Big Name Player?: Kevin Durant?s Nets in Talks to Steal 38-Year-Old Lakers Veteran, Causes NBA Twitter Juggernaut

The Brooklyn Nets coming into the 2022-23 season were one of the favorites to come out of the East. But the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving-led Nets have been a massive disappointment so far. The Nets stand among the league’s worst teams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with an underwhelming record of 2-5. However, a recent report suggests the Nets are attempting to make an addition to their roster.

A team consisting of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons currently sits with one of the worst records in the league. The Nets have failed to deliver on expectations so far. They seem to be plagued with a multitude of problems both on and off the court. Many fans are urging the team’s management to take serious action before it is too late. However, the fans were disappointed when news came out regarding the Brooklyn Nets and a former Laker.

Carmelo Anthony is in talks with the Brooklyn Nets

According to a reliable insider report, The Brooklyn Nets have had talks with 10x All-star and veteran forward Carmelo Anthony. Anthony played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021-22 season. Now a free agent, Anthony looks to sign with an NBA squad and contribute with whatever he has left.

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Following the report, the Nets fans vehemently expressed their disapproval on Social Media. Many fans believe signing an aging player will not solve the Nets’ problems. Carmelo Anthony, now 38 years old, did not make any notable contributions to the Lakers last season coming off the bench.

According to fans, Anthony is an aging veteran well past his prime and relies heavily on the ball to make buckets. Moreover, signing another ISO-heavy player with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the same roster makes the move redundant. One of the other major reasons why fans disapprove of the move is that Anthony lacks on the defensive end and can be a liability for the already weak defense of the Nets.

Here are some of the fan reactions following the report:

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The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the worst defensive teams this season. They rank at the bottom of every significant defensive category.
The 6’10” All-Star guard Ben Simmons who specializes in defense, has been a massive disappointment so far. This season, Ben Simmons has not met expectations and has underdelivered on his potential. Simmons has been one of the league’s elite defenders for the past few years, making multiple All-NBA defensive teams. However, despite a lack of production on offense, Simmons has also failed to deliver on the defensive end. His handicap on both ends of the floor has severely hurt the Nets.

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Other than Simmons, the Nets don’t have any other elite defenders. Thus the Brooklyn team have had to rely heavily on their offense to bail them out. If this continues, the Nets will meet a similar fate to what the Lakers met last year. Do you think the Brooklyn Nets will make the finals this year? Let us know in the comments below.