Kevin Durant tells Nets owner to trade him or fire Steve Nash, Sean Marks: Sources
2 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant tells Nets owner to trade him or fire Steve Nash, Sean Marks: Sources

New York Times  

In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources with direct knowledge of the meeting tell The Athletic. https://t.co/W1voNf9MDC https://t.co/0lbBay2OxF — Shams Charania August 8, 2022 The Nets have direct knowledge of the reasons behind Durant’s request, sources said, and understand that the 12-time All-Star will continue to be resolute in his stance. GO DEEPER Kevin Durant's trade ultimatum raises more questions for Nets than answers After Durant’s trade request on June 30, the Nets engaged in conversations with almost every team in the league, according to sources. The Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to acquire Durant, sources said, with Boston’s package centering around All-Star forward Jaylen Brown seen as a viable deal.

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Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn. It’s up in the air on what may happen.” The fans were undeniably thrilled in July 2019, when Durant and Kyrie Irving decided together to sign with the Nets as free agents. “The people that follow the Brooklyn Nets, they understood what we went through …

Can Celtics make a big splash trading for Jrue Holiday after Bucks added Damian Lillard?
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Celtics make a big splash trading for Jrue Holiday after Bucks added Damian Lillard?

New York Times  

Editors’ Note: Jrue Holiday has been traded to the Celtics. Considering the Clippers are also keen on Holiday, they wouldn’t be looking to help the Celtics complete the deal unless there was another team about to beat them both to the punch. GO DEEPER Hollinger: Damian Lillard deal questions and Jrue Holiday trades that make sense Boston’s toughest roadblock is …

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history
1 year, 4 months ago

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history

Firstpost  

It’s the richest contract in NBA history, surpassing the $264 million deal signed by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic last summer. The Celtics’ wing has agreed to terms on a five-year supermax contract extension that will pay him up to $304 million, his agent said Tuesday. And that’s hard to find.” Those sentiments were echoed by All-Star Jayson Tatum, who has …

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history
1 year, 4 months ago

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From the moment this past season ended, Celtics president …

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.

Slate  

There was once a time among the NBA’s chattering classes that Kevin Durant all but walked on water. No young athlete stays sainted forever, but it’s hard to think of one whose career has taken a downright stranger set of turns since that period of universal approbation than Kevin Durant. Durant’s Phoenix Suns—his third team in the past five years—are …

NBA: Durant signs ‘lifetime contract’ with Nike
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Durant signs ‘lifetime contract’ with Nike

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant has signed a ‘lifetime contract’ with sportswear giant Nike, the NBA star said on Friday, following in the footsteps of greats Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only basketball players to have lifetime deals. We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically,” Durant, a twice NBA champion and 13-times All-Star, said in a statement via Boardroom. …

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'
1 year, 8 months ago

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'

Daily Mail  

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is set to make his comeback from injury on Wednesday, according to reports. The team's recent big addition slipped during the warm-up before the Oklahoma City Thunder game on March 8 and has been out of action since due to an ankle sprain. Durant has played in only three games for the Suns since being …

Kevin Durant set to make debut with Phoenix Suns, joining forces with Devin Book
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin Durant set to make debut with Phoenix Suns, joining forces with Devin Book

Hindustan Times  

The NBA has been buzzing with excitement since news broke out that Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns watches play in the second half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Durant has been recovering from an MCL sprain since early January, but he's expected to make his …

NBA: Suns have ‘all the pieces’ to win title, says Kevin Durant after blockbuster trade
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Suns have ‘all the pieces’ to win title, says Kevin Durant after blockbuster trade

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old superstar joined Phoenix last week in a stunning move that has reignited the Suns’ hopes of finally winning their first NBA championship. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have been transformed into NBA title contenders following his recent blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets. “So we got guys that been there and that’s half the battle, …

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant is leaving Brooklyn, as Kyrie Irving just did and James Harden before that. The Nets traded Durant to the Suns on Thursday as part of a four-team deal, a blockbuster that kicked off the NBA’s trade deadline day. The Nets acquired Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a …

NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

Slate  

LeBron James passed two milestones this week, one of them historic, the other less so. Prior to its expiration, the Los Angeles Lakers, who at the time of this writing are mired in 13th place in the Western Conference with a record of 25–30, shipped out guard Russell Westbrook and a lightly protected 2027 first-round draft pick for point guard …

NBA: Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Nets- Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Nets- Reports

The Hindu  

Hours after Mat Ishbia took over as owner of the Phoenix Suns, the team made a stunning acquisition, getting star forward Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets late Wednesday night, according to The Athletic and ESPN. In his NBA career with the Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State and Brooklyn, he has averages of 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and …

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources

New York Times  

The Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns for a package including Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation, league sources told The Athletic. Durant, a 13-time NBA All-Star, was in his third season with the Nets, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. GO DEEPER Amick: Kevin Durant …

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts
1 year, 10 months ago

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s no denying it’s championship or bust for the Phoenix Suns. Late Wednesday night in Arizona, hours after introducing team governor Mat Ishbia and on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns worked out a blockbuster deal to send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round draft selections to the Brooklyn Nets for …

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era

New York Times  

NEW YORK – And now, the Kevin Durant era is over in Brooklyn. “I’m just glad he got out of.” 🎥 @MarkG_Medinapic.twitter.com/SxPvUbpr5v — The Athletic February 9, 2023 Upon their arrival in 2019, Durant and Irving were handed the keys to the franchise, joining a group of players who bonded like a college team the season before and surprised everyone …

Vecenie: Why Suns’ Kevin Durant bet is a chance worth taking
1 year, 10 months ago

Vecenie: Why Suns’ Kevin Durant bet is a chance worth taking

New York Times  

Many times, when a new owner takes control of a team, they want to stamp their mark on it in a big way. The Suns are acquiring superstar forward Kevin Durant in a trade that will at the very least rival the team’s acquisition of Charles Barkley in 1992 as the most important deal in the franchise’s history. The Suns …

NBA Trade Deadline Roundup: Kevin Durant to Suns, Lakers ship Russell Westbrook
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Trade Deadline Roundup: Kevin Durant to Suns, Lakers ship Russell Westbrook

New York Times  

The 2023 NBA trade deadline was as busy as we’ve seen it with multiple superstars requesting trades and ultimately switching conferences ahead of the 3 p.m. Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are among the players landing on new teams. Here’s a recap of the biggest trade deals to know: Irving to Mavericks Former Brooklyn Nets star Irving was …

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving's trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets has reportedly ignited a wave of interest among rival teams… for Kevin Durant. 'Among rival teams, there's far more interest in inquiring on Kevin Durant's reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade request and how that may impact KD's future with the Nets,' read a Wojnarowski tweet. Although he's signed in Brooklyn through the …

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets: Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets: Reports

Firstpost  

New York: Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address. Irving’s agent and stepmother, Shetellia Irving, told Bleacher Report last week that she had reached out to the Nets regarding a new deal. Kyrie Irving — whose current deal with the Nets expires after this season — is eligible for a four-year contract worth …

AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address. Irving’s agent and stepmother, Shetellia Irving, told Bleacher Report last week that she had reached out to the Nets regarding a new deal. Kyrie Irving — whose current deal with the Nets expires after this season — is eligible for a four-year contract …

Kyrie Irving 'tells the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded'
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving 'tells the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded'

Daily Mail  

The two parties were reportedly unable to come to an agreement on a new deal Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded ahead of next week's deadline, according to a report. Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded ahead of next week's deadline The 30-year-old guard will be an unrestricted …

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets

LA Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has asked the team to trade him by the NBA’s Feb. 9 deadline. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving wants out of Brooklyn, and like last summer the Lakers are among the favorites if the Nets decide to honor his trade request. But my focus, initially, if I could do it over, would be to heal and …

Now that Kyrie Irving has requested trade, where does he fit? What does it mean for Nets?
1 year, 10 months ago

Now that Kyrie Irving has requested trade, where does he fit? What does it mean for Nets?

New York Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from Brooklyn, league sources tell The Athletic, an ask that comes about seven months after teammate Kevin Durant did the same before pulling back when a move never materialized. These non-basketball factors are still part of the calculus, even if Irving might want to reunite with LeBron James and make a run …

NBA trade deadline: What Shams is hearing about Jakob Poeltl, John Collins, Fred VanVleet and more
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA trade deadline: What Shams is hearing about Jakob Poeltl, John Collins, Fred VanVleet and more

New York Times  

Just under one month remains before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, and as team executives ramp up conversations, the marquee names of this year’s marketplace are beginning to emerge. The Houston Rockets also have guard Eric Gordon as a trade candidate but have set an asking price of a good young player or first-round pick for Gordon, league sources …

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant said the team has the ability to tune out all the turbulence. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke Friday at the Nets’ shootaround in Washington ahead of the evening’s game against the Wizards. Our game Unites people and I wanna make sure that’s at the …

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult
2 years, 1 month ago

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kevin Durant said Friday the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week a bit differently — a week in which his coach was fired and teammate Kyrie Irving was suspended for posting a link to an antisemitic work. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke …

As Lakers stumble early, Russell Westbrook trade possibilities linger: Shams’ Inside Pass Notebook
2 years, 2 months ago

As Lakers stumble early, Russell Westbrook trade possibilities linger: Shams’ Inside Pass Notebook

New York Times  

We are one week into the NBA season and teams across the league are still working on finding their footing on and off the floor. Off to an 0-3 start, the Lakers will be a pivotal team in this season’s trade market because the expectations are the franchise will continue to scan options using Russell Westbrook’s expiring $47 million deal …

Nash keen to downplay drama around Durant's demands
2 years, 2 months ago

Nash keen to downplay drama around Durant's demands

China Daily  

Nets coach 'not really bothered' by offseason saga The final days of a disappointing Brooklyn Nets season ended not with Ben Simmons on the floor with his teammates, but on the floor of his home, the pain from a back injury shooting through his lower body. Durant is back with the Nets for another season after requesting a trade in …

NBA: Steve Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant's demands of Nets
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Steve Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant's demands of Nets

Firstpost  

Durant pointed to how poorly the Nets played while he was sidelined by a knee injury in January and February as one of the reasons for his frustration New York: The final days of a disappointing Brooklyn Nets season ended not with Ben Simmons on the floor with his teammates, but on the floor of his home, the pain from …

Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant’s demands of Nets
2 years, 2 months ago

Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant’s demands of Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The final days of a disappointing Brooklyn Nets season ended not with Ben Simmons on the floor with his teammates, but on the floor of his home, the pain from a back injury shooting through his lower body. “Knowing Kevin as long as I have, it didn’t really bother me the way maybe everyone would think,” Nash …

Durant, Irving try to move on after Nets’ turbulent summer
2 years, 2 months ago

Durant, Irving try to move on after Nets’ turbulent summer

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant asked to leave, though figured he wouldn’t. “There were options,” Irving said, “but not many, I’ll tell you that, because again, this stigma of whether or not I want to play, whether or not I’m going to be committed to the team, which I thought was really unfair at times. Marks said the Nets didn’t …

Durant sticking with Nets after 'agreeing to move forward'
2 years, 4 months ago

Durant sticking with Nets after 'agreeing to move forward'

China Daily  

Kevin Durant, pictured during Game 4 of last season's Eastern Conference playoffs between Brooklyn and Boston, will remain with the Nets after holding talks with the club's management, the team said in a statement on Tuesday. The Nets said Tuesday that the team's leadership met a day earlier with Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles and "agreed …

NBA: Kevin Durant set to stay with Brooklyn Nets after management talks
2 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant set to stay with Brooklyn Nets after management talks

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant looks set to remain with the Brooklyn Nets after holding talks with the club’s management team, the Nets said in a statement on Tuesday. Durant, who requested a trade from the club on 30 June, met Nets chiefs in Los Angeles on Monday to discuss his future. A statement from Nets manager Sean Marks on Tuesday indicated that …

Here’s how Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn will affect the rest of Lakers’ offseason
2 years, 4 months ago

Here’s how Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn will affect the rest of Lakers’ offseason

LA Times  

The Brooklyn Nets attempts, albeit half-hearted, to trade star forward Kevin Durant have ended with the organization releasing a statement saying the two sides have reconciled. “Steve Nash and I, together with Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement posted to …

Amick: Kevin Durant, Nets reconciliation was always the right call, even with lingering concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

Amick: Kevin Durant, Nets reconciliation was always the right call, even with lingering concerns

New York Times  

When last I saw Sean Marks, I could hardly tell his professional world was crumbling all around him. Fewer than two months later, with the Nets’ Tuesday announcement that Kevin Durant has decided to “move forward with our partnership” fewer than three weeks after he had called for the GM and head coach Steve Nash to be fired, here’s Marks …

Kevin Durant no longer seeking trade from Brooklyn Nets
2 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant no longer seeking trade from Brooklyn Nets

New York Times  

Kevin Durant’s time in Brooklyn isn’t over after all. For starters, if healthy – and it’s a qualification that has followed the Nets since Durant and Kyrie Irving signed in 2019 – Brooklyn possesses one of the deepest rosters in the Eastern Conference. Ben Simmons is expected to be healthy for the start of the season, joining Durant and Irving …

Kevin Durant and the Suns’ cruel summer: What a blockbuster trade (or not) would mean to Phoenix
2 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant and the Suns’ cruel summer: What a blockbuster trade (or not) would mean to Phoenix

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Let’s start with Jerry Colangelo because that’s always the best move in these situations. That’s who he is.” Last season the Suns posted the NBA’s best record but fizzled in the playoffs, losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals. ‘If the Suns are having a car wash, you’re there.’ That was because with Charles Barkley, …

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum
2 years, 4 months ago

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum

China Daily  

Kevin Durant has reportedly told the Brooklyn Nets he will leave the team unless changes are made to the club's coaching team. AFP Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant indicated that he lacks faith in the team's …

NBA: After Kevin Durant ultimatum, Brooklyn Nets owner backs Steve Nash, Sean Marks
2 years, 4 months ago

NBA: After Kevin Durant ultimatum, Brooklyn Nets owner backs Steve Nash, Sean Marks

Firstpost  

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant New York: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. The 33-year-old …

A timeline of Kevin Durant’s Nets’ tenure: From arrival with Kyrie Irving to moving forward in Brooklyn
2 years, 4 months ago

A timeline of Kevin Durant’s Nets’ tenure: From arrival with Kyrie Irving to moving forward in Brooklyn

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was updated Aug. 23, 2022, to reflect news of Kevin Durant, Steve Nash, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai agreeing to “move forward with” their partnership in Brooklyn: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai may need to change his name to Joe Sigh after the offseason he’s had. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the message from the …

Why Kevin Durant’s trade ultimatum raises more questions for Nets than answers
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Kevin Durant’s trade ultimatum raises more questions for Nets than answers

New York Times  

The Brooklyn Nets’ summer saga continues to take weird turns, and on Saturday, it reached an ultimatum. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Nets star Kevin Durant, in a meeting with owner Joe Tsai in London, doubled down on his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks …

Kevin Durant roundtable: Is a Celtics-Nets trade a realistic possibility?
2 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant roundtable: Is a Celtics-Nets trade a realistic possibility?

New York Times  

Just when we thought we had covered all our bases on Kevin Durant this summer, we’re back with a fresh roundtable to break down all the latest intel flowing through The Athletic. But while Durant and Irving are two different personalities and people at two different stages of their careers, you’d think the Celtics learned about unhappy stars and the …

Kevin Durant trade rumors explained: Where could he go and why is it taking so long?
2 years, 5 months ago

Kevin Durant trade rumors explained: Where could he go and why is it taking so long?

New York Times  

Right before free agency began, we got the electrifying news from our own Shams Charania that Kevin Durant was requesting a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. With the Nets not coming to terms on a deal with Irving, that’s when Durant told Brooklyn he would like a trade. Nets also get Philadelphia’s first-round pick from the Ben Simmons trade, …

Celtics offer Jaylen Brown package for Kevin Durant, the latest on Donovan Mitchell and more: Inside Pass
2 years, 5 months ago

Celtics offer Jaylen Brown package for Kevin Durant, the latest on Donovan Mitchell and more: Inside Pass

New York Times  

As the calendar nears August and much of the roster maneuvering that happens via the NBA draft and free agency is behind us, the dog days of the offseason are here. The Nets have set an incredibly high threshold for the return the franchise wants in a Durant trade — a two-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, a former league …

NBA: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets after three seasons
2 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets after three seasons

Firstpost  

Durant spent three seasons with Brooklyn, not playing in the first of those years while he recovered from the Achilles injury. He averaged 29.9 points in 55 games last season Kevin Durant may be taking his quest for more titles elsewhere. The news also came exactly three years to the day after Durant announced that he was joining Brooklyn in …

NBA free agency: Jazz trade Rudy Gobert to Timberwolves in massive deal
2 years, 5 months ago

NBA free agency: Jazz trade Rudy Gobert to Timberwolves in massive deal

LA Times  

Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said. —The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics improved their backcourt depth Friday by acquiring combo guard Malcolm Brogdon in a muitl-player trade with the Indiana Pacers, a person familiar with …

Inside the Kyrie Irving-Nets negotiations and the future in Brooklyn
2 years, 5 months ago

Inside the Kyrie Irving-Nets negotiations and the future in Brooklyn

New York Times  

With the eyes of the basketball world on the Nets and their potential superstar breakup, Kyrie Irving put an end to the speculation on Monday. Irving’s agent, Shetellia Riley Irving, and the Nets front office held extensive and productive extension discussions over the past six days, with sources on both sides describing good-faith negotiations to reach a new deal. The …

Kyrie Irving returns to Nets: Answering CBA questions around his decision
2 years, 5 months ago

Kyrie Irving returns to Nets: Answering CBA questions around his decision

New York Times  

The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Monday that Kyrie Irving will pick up his player option for the 2022-23 season rather than opting out to become an unrestricted free agent. The CBA allows veterans to get up to a 20 percent pay bump in the first new year of an extension, which would permit Irving and the Nets to add …

‘We’ve seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden deal
2 years, 10 months ago

‘We’ve seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets no longer needed to wait for Kevin Durant to get healthy, or for Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, or for James Harden to make a decision about free agency. “If we realize this is not going to work, short-term or long-term, then it’s time to say for both parties involved, this is better off,” …

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