Category: Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets

Brandon King

It has been said that the second season of the NBA is the offseason. Already we have seen big contract options picked up by stars , Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, whose future with their teams . A five-time all star who hasn’t been on an NBA court since March 23, 2021 was bought out and seemingly will have a new team next season. The Atlanta Hawks made a move to substantially upgrade their backcourt with the acquisition of former San Antonio Spur Dejonte Murray. However, as we stand just…

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Kyrie Irving ( wisely) opts in to 2022-23 Player Option

Brandon King

This portion of the Kyrie Irving saga seems to have reached a conclusion. Monday afternoon Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the star guard had deicided to opt-in for to his $37 million player option for the upcoming 2022-23 season. l The Nets and Irving had seemingly reached gridlock and many in the media , and more than a few Lakers fan, were beating the drum of a potential reunion with LeBron James in Los Angeles. However the only way that cane happen, and perhaps it may still…

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Kevin Durant officially debuts KD 15 in play-in game

Brandon King

I’m old enough to remember when NBA players debuting new shoes in the postseason was a major thing. With the proliferation of PEs and the releases for every holiday and seemingly any 24 hours that end in “day”, the breaking out of a new sneaker in the postseason has lost its significance. Despite the act itself losing some of its luster doesn’t mean we will see new models unveiled in the playoffs. Such is the case for Kevin Durant, who officially unveiled the latest model in his signature series, the…

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Kyrie could be back as full-time player sooner rather than later

Brandon King

There is developing news out of the Big Apple that gives Nets fans hope and could put the Eastern Conference , and possibly the rest of the Association, on notice. As had been previously speculated but now reported by The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, NYC will get rid of their widely criticized vaccine mandate over the course of the next few weeks, meaning Kyrie Irving would be able to participate in home games. Irving exercised that body autonomy that we are supposed to have ( but some how was…

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Nets says Kyrie won’t play or practice until he meets vaccination eligibility requirements

Brandon King

There is a very real possibility that the basketball will not get treated to the basketball genius that is Kyrie Irving, at least not this season. Tuesday, Sean Marks announced that star guard Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he fulfills local COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Marks said this in a statement: “Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any…

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DeAndre Jordan to reportedly sign 1/$2.6 million deal once waivers are cleared

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From Paul Kasabian of B/R DeAndre Jordan will sign a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Brooklyn Nets dealt Jordan to the Detroit Pistons earlier Friday: Charania and Wojnarowski both reported that the Pistons intended to waive Jordan following a buyout, making him a free agent if he clears waivers. Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic also added that Jordan intends to give back $4 million of the remaining $20 million on his deal as…

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Spencer Dinwiddie headed to Wizards as part of five-team deal

Brandon King

From nba news services Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie reportedly will join the Washington Wizards on a three-year, $62-million deal as part of a multi-team trade between the Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The Nets reportedly will receive a 2024 second round pick and a 2025 Draft swap with Washington in exchange for Dinwiddie. The Spurs will receive forward Chandler Hutchison and a 2022 second round pick from Washington as part of the deal. The draft night tradesbetween the Wizards,…

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Glen Davis is still happy Kyrie was injured

Brandon King

When former NBA player made a comment which reveled in the injury suffered by Kyrie Irving Sunday , he rightfully drew rancor from many both on and offline. No matter how intense a series or rivalry is wishing for, much less celebrating an opponent’s injury is a line that is typically something that is eschewed and even frowned upon. Despite deleting the comment , the man who is perfectly fine with being call “Big Baby” decided to hop back on social media and go full heel, digging in his heels…

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Glen Davis disgustingly delights in Kyrie Irving injury

Brandon King

When Kyrie Irving went down in a heap after landing on the foot of Giannis Antetokounmpo Sunday in Game 4 of their second round playoff series, opponents ,fellow players and people with basic human decency sent well wishes to the Nets guard. Glen Davis did not fall into that category. Davis seemed to relish in Irving’s plight, as he commented on social media, “that’s the same ankle stomp on lucky “ and a shrug emoji. Davis initially got his large panties in a bunch when Irving stepped on the Celtics’…

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