Kevin Durant requests a trade out of Nets: Funniest memes and reactions
When it looked like the Nets were heading into next season at full strength, Shams Charania just reported one of biggest bombshell news of the offseason. Kevin Durant has reportedly requested a trade out of Brooklyn, and social media went wild.
After weeks in which the future of Kyrie Irving stole all the headlines, it seemed that the Nets were finally putting all the pieces together to come back stronger next season. Unfortunately, it didn't last long.
In a shocking turn of events, the Nets would lose their biggest superstar ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. On Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn.
While multiple GMs are already trying to figure out how to land the 12-time NBA All-Star, people on social media have immediately reacted to the bombshell news. Here, let's take a look at some of the best memes and reactions.
Kevin Durant requests trade out of Brooklyn: Best memes and reactions
Unsurprisingly, as soon as Shams broke the news, people started to predict where KD could land this offseason. Others have also remembered the fact that Kyrie just opted into his player option with the Nets.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.