Category: nba

What KD wanting out means for Brooklyn and his legacy | THE HERD

Kevin Durant broke the NBA world by requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The question is where he will suit up next season. Kyrie Irving’s future is also ambiguous as the Nets plan to trade the point guard. This marks KD’s fourth stop after stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Nets. Does this tell something about the veteran forward? Joy Taylor explains why she is ‘on KD’s side,’ but also warns him about how a fifth stop would impact his legacy.

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Why the KD, Kyrie trade won't happen for Lakers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright proposes three trade scenarios for Kevin Durant after the Brooklyn star reveals he’s out on playing for the Nets this season. Watch as he explains that while a specific Los Angeles trade would work, he doesn’t see it happening for the Lakers. Plus he reveals two other NBA teams that would be perfect landing spots for KD.

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Kevin Durant looks to get out of Brooklyn | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In a shocking turn of events, news broke yesterday that Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The former MVP and his business manager are working with the Nets front office to find a new team to take him on, despite everyone getting the feeling things would settle down in Brooklyn after Kyrie Irving made the decision to opt in to another season. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard share their thoughts in this development, and what this means for the future of the Nets.

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Suns, Clippers emerge as primary suitors for Kevin Durant | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kevin Durant has reportedly requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. This news comes on the heels of Kyrie Irving flirting with the possibility of leaving Brooklyn for LA to joins LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving opted into the final year of his Nets deal however Kevin Durant has asked the Nets to trade him just days later. Ric Bucher shares which team will be the best fit for Kevin Durant.

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KD requests trade, reportedly has Suns and Heat on wish list | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Shams Chanaria reported that Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. General Manager Sean Marks is working with KD and his business manager on a trade. The veteran forward reportedly has the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat on his wish list. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho share their reactions, including what this means for KD’s future and the Nets’ next steps.

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Luka's Mavs expected to lose Jalen Brunson to Knicks | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Free Agency has begun for the 2022 offseason, and the Dallas Mavericks are rumored to be at risk of losing Jalen Brunson, who was key in supporting Luka Dončić in the Mavs’ playoff run. With the New York Knicks offering him a four-year deal in excess of $100 million, Nick Wright decides whether it would affect the Mavs at all should they lose Brunson to another team in the league.

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James Harden declines $47M option with 76ers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright shares his thoughts on James Harden, who declined a $47M option with the Philadelphia 76ers in favor of becoming a free agent and keeping the possibility of negotiating a new deal with the team open. This leaves Philly free to spread the money into reshaping the Sixers’ bench, and Nick applauds Harden’s willingness to accept less money to give the team the best chance possible to get to a championship.

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Draymond Green credits KD for Warriors winning second title | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in eight seasons after defeating the Boston Celtics on the road in Game 6. The team won two of those rings with Kevin Durant. On ‘The Old Man and the Three Podcast’/Draymond Green Show, Draymond credited KD for their second title, saying quote: ‘I don’t think that team wins another championship if Kevin doesn’t come.’ The veteran forward went on to explain that ‘”teams figured us out and at that point, I don’t think Steph Curry had figured out ‘I’m going to get a bucket whenever I want to..’ I think he was still growing into that.'” Chris Broussard reacts to Draymond’s comments.

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Knicks pursuing Jalen Brunson with four-year, $110M offer | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The New York Knicks passed on Kyrie Irving but are not doing so with Jalen Brunson. The Knicks are reportedly all in on signing the former Dallas Mavericks point guard, trading Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons to clear up cap space. They can now offer Brunson a four-year, $110 million deal. Nick Wright explains why the Knicks going all in on Brunson is an ‘awful idea.’

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Kyrie Irving returns to Nets, opts into $36.5M player option | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kyrie Irving is expected to exercise his $36M player option to re-join the Brooklyn Nets next season. The move comes on the heels of Irving proving the Nets with a list of the NBA teams he would be interested in joining if he were traded away from the Nets. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho react to Kyrie Irving re-joining Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets.

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