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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Basketball – Men – Group A – France v United States – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – July 25, 2021. Kevin Durant of the United States on the bench REUTERS/Brian Snyder
via Reuters
Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Basketball – Men – Group A – France v United States – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – July 25, 2021. Kevin Durant of the United States on the bench REUTERS/Brian Snyder
The Brooklyn Nets have almost suspended trade talks involving superstar Kevin Durant, recent reports suggest. In fact, the New York franchise has almost stopped making phone calls to make a deal happen. This major update amid a wildfire of Kevin Durant trade rumors for the past few days have left NBA fans utterly confused.
It has been over two weeks that Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn. Various teams have displayed interest to broker a deal to land the 33-year-old superstar. But the Nets’ exorbitant demands have made it difficult for teams to approach an agreement.
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As it turns out, Brooklyn is well aware that a Kevin Durant trade could change the complexion of the league. As a result, they are determined to extract as many quality players and draft picks as possible from a possible trade.
Nets have almost suspended Kevin Durant trade talks
The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly almost suspended Kevin Durant trade talks. “The trade talks involving Kevin Durant have slowed to a trickle,” ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said recently. “They are not aggressively, I am told, making the outgoing calls.”
https://twitter.com/_Talkin_NBA/status/1549734997967396864?s=20&t=neGqX25zAVMXEaPBHUEIPA
This report upends the entire narrative of the upcoming season. If KD stays in Brooklyn, they could easily emerge as a legitimate title contender next season.
Meanwhile, the whole fiasco has left NBA fans in a state of utter confusion. In fact, they flooded social media with their reactions after the new update on KD’s future spread on the internet. Here are some of the best reactions.
He deserve that trade
— Daequan Terrell (@daequan_terrell) July 20, 2022
Not one team is offering even an All star caliber player…this deal isn’t happening. He has 4 years left. Play or you can sit out and ruin your legacy.
— Joey Buckets (@joey_buckets3) July 20, 2022
rather sit out then play where I don’t want to.
— Wizforthawin (@Wizmytwiz) July 20, 2022
KD: "You been trying to make my trade happen?"
Sean Marks: pic.twitter.com/cMKSKbhEB1
— Bet Holmgren (@Set_Holmgren) July 20, 2022
This is just annoying BC it's holding up the entire free agent market
— TK (@TKamung) July 20, 2022
Teams are too cheap, they wanna trade for a top 3 player in the league and don’t wanna give up their best player 😅
— T-McGrady the1 (@dou_mcgrady) July 20, 2022
As they shouldn’t. Force him to play for you. It’s pretty simple.
— Rob Rinehart (@RobMRinehart) July 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/ethann314/status/1549749411437240320?s=20&t=r8Bp9M7lvAhA-5v5lat7Yg
They shouldn’t, they have all the leverage in this situation, KD has a 4 year contract. If he decides he doesn’t want to play he doesn’t get paid.
— NO Blue Check P (@NYJGreen16) July 20, 2022
Would probably be easier to bring players to Brooklyn at this point🏀🏀🏀
— J.. (@Outwitjdubu) July 20, 2022
Keep your 34 year old who hasn't won a meaningful game or been healthy the past few years can't believe the packages y'all want for him
— Shy (@ShyGwalla) July 20, 2022
Well KD and Kyrie will stay with the nets next season and lakers are stuck with Russ 😭 I don’t think Miami doesn’t have a chance anymore 🤦🏾♂️
— Isaiah Ellis (@IsaiahE08405649) July 20, 2022
They realized that Durant, Irving, and Simmons may be the core of the best team in the league. Worth going through some drama for sure.
— Donovan Mitchell Stan (@jdthatch1) July 20, 2022
kyrie and kd will both be nets next season. stop all this bs comic book story shit. y’all so gullible thinking neither of them were getting traded
— h𖤐t (@triptoplutoo) July 20, 2022
The Brooklyn Nets in the upcoming season
The Brooklyn Nets could implement a clever trick this offseason. If no suitable opportunity appears on the horizon, Kevin Durant could end up staying in Brooklyn.
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As it turns out, very few teams have the ability to meet the Nets’ high demands without sacrificing their core stability. Moreover, it is not in KD’s best interest to sign for a team that doesn’t have the suitable pieces to contend for a title. At the end of the day, the 2014 MVP will be looking to win his third title in the next few years.
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Mar 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) high fives guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Pistons 130-123. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Therefore, Brooklyn might present the best opportunity for the 12-time All-Star. Kyrie Irving has already exercised his player option for the next season. In addition, Ben Simmons could report to work sometime in the middle of the season.
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