The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-may-be-stuck-in-brooklyn-20220722-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> don’t want lowball offers for superstar forward <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jayson-tatum-reacts-to-the-kevin-durant-rumors-20220727-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant.</a> They’ll only consider moving him for a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-celtics-were-never-serious-on-trading-jaylen-brown-until-kevin-durant-20220726-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top-tier trade package</a>, as he’s still under contract for the next four seasons.
Multiple teams have reached out to Sean Marks in an attempt to land Durant. Nonetheless, the Nets remain unmoved in their stance, as they should. K.D. will only be available to the team that’s willing to go the extra mile.
With that in mind, Fox’s Chris Broussard believes the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/celtics-icon-not-sure-trading-for-kevin-durant-is-whats-best-for-boston-20220728-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> could lead the race to land him as long as they one-up their current offer. Notably, that means parting ways with three of their five starters.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Should Ask For Three Starters And Three Picks For Kevin Durant</h2>
“If they wanna give up Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and if I’m the Nets, I’m demanding Robert Williams III as well and three first-round picks,” Broussard said. “If they wanna give up some type of deal like that, then maybe it happens.”

<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-39"> </div>
</div>

<h2>Antoine Walker Urges Celtics To Keep Their Young Stars</h2>
While some would do whatever it takes to land Durant, Celtics icon Antoine Walker urged his team to reconsider it. He believes in the young core and thinks it would be a mistake to break them up, even for Durant:
“I am so disappointed this morning because I think this is a terrible decision,” Walker said on First Things First.“This will be a terrible decision to go in, and I know people will be like, ‘This is Kevin Durant. This is arguably a top-three player in the league! Of course, you make a trade for that.’ You don’t tear up what you’ve worked so hard to build.”
“We are talking about a team that is young. I know everybody hates to talk about age, but Jaylen Brown is 25, Tatum is 24, Smart’s 28, Robert Williams is 24. Your core is young,” Walker explained. “You just lost in the sixth game of the finals. Everything is in place, and I was just giving them praise for having the best summer, to me, out of every team in the league.”

<div style="text-align:center">
<div class="ck-twitter" id="twitter-7">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
“The Celtics don’t need Kevin Durant. People will say, ‘This is KD, arguably a Top 3 player in the league!’ You don’t tear up what you’ve worked so hard to build.”
 — <a href="https://twitter.com/WalkerAntoine8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WalkerAntoine8</a> on why it’d be a terrible decision for the Celtics to go all-in for KD: <a href="https://t.co/blrDZI83u1">pic.twitter.com/blrDZI83u1</a>
 — First Things First (@FTFonFS1) <a href="https://twitter.com/FTFonFS1/status/1551585953558499330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2022</a> </blockquote></div>
 </div>
</div>
Walker has a valid point right there, and it’s not like the Celtics aren’t fresh off a trip to the NBA Finals. Durant isn’t getting any younger and has proven to be very high-maintenance. So, why fix what’s not broken?

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1659107123198" id="ckePolls_1659107150180" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA Rumors: Analyst reveals how the Celtics could land Kevin Durant now

NBA Rumors: Analyst reveals how the Celtics could land Kevin Durant now - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-celtics-were-never-serious-on-trading-jaylen-brown-until-kevin-durant-20220726-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> shockingly emerged as a realistic destination for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-this-is-how-the-celtics-can-land-kevin-durant-and-keep-jayson-tatum-20220726-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>. Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, and Miami Heat were also interested in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-gm-explains-why-he-doesnt-want-kevin-durant-back-20220722-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">former MVP,</a> yet the Celtics made the most impressive offer thus far.
Brad Stevens surprised the NBA community by making a trade package centered around Jaylen Brown. And even though it wasn’t enough to convince the Brooklyn Nets to trade Durant, it proved that he’s available in any further negotiation.
Needless to say, that has prompted mixed takes all over the internet. That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jayson-tatums-profile-age-height-jersey-family-and-contract-20220615-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jayson Tatum</a>, who teamed up with KD in the Olympics, had to clear the air and affirmthat those decisions were above his pay rate.
<h2>NBA News: Jayson Tatum Says He Doesn’t Get A Say In Any KD Trade</h2>
“I don’t make anything of it. I just play basketball,” Tatum said, per ClutchPoints.“I played with (Durant) in the Olympics, he’s a great player. But that’s not my decision. I love our team, I love the guys that we got.I don’t believe everything I see on TV. I seen some sh*t about me that was a lie, so you never really know what is/isn’t true.”

<div style="text-align:center">
<div class="ck-twitter" id="twitter-56">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
“I don’t make anything of it. I just play basketball… I don’t believe everything I see on TV. I seen some sh*t about me that was a lie, so you never really know what is/isn’t true.”
 Jayson Tatum on Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown rumors.
 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/jschwartz115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jschwartz115</a>)<a href="https://t.co/D6SswSRzRQ">pic.twitter.com/D6SswSRzRQ</a>
 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1552091307534823424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a> </blockquote></div>
 </div>
</div>
<h2>Brian Scalabrine Advises The Celtics Not To Trade For Durant</h2>
Former Celtics player Brian Scalabrine isn’t so hyped about the prospect of KD arriving in TD Garden. Per the Red Mamba, Durant isn’t getting any younger andeven thoughall players age differently, not many NBA players have thrived in their late 30s:
“My only concern with Kevin Durant is I have no idea how long 7-foot, long, lanky, super highly-skilled is gonna last,” Scalabrine said.“I have no reference point. The Lakers traded for Anthony Davis and won a bubble championship, but there’s no guarantee that he will go back to being in his prime. Everybody ages differently.”
“… I don’t know how Kevin Durant ages,” Scalabrine added. “If he ages gracefully, the Celtics should do that trade. But if he falls off a cliff somewhere down the road, it’ll be tough because you’re giving up a young, hungry, hardworking, first-in-the-gym kinda guy for someone like KD, I don’t know how much longer he has left.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-100"> </div>
</div>

At the end of the day, the Celtics will have to decide whether they want to win a championship now or remain a contender for years to come. As for Brown, that only shows how cold and ruthless this business can be.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658927474394" id="ckePolls_1658927508770" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA News: Jayson Tatum reacts to the Kevin Durant rumors

NBA News: Jayson Tatum reacts to the Kevin Durant rumors - Bolavip US

It’s beennearly a month since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-gm-explains-why-he-doesnt-want-kevin-durant-back-20220722-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> submitted a trade request out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nets-turn-down-massive-celtics-offer-for-kevin-durant-20220725-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a>, yet his future continuesto draw speculation. In a shocking turn of events, the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-this-is-how-the-celtics-can-land-kevin-durant-and-keep-jayson-tatum-20220726-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celtics</a> were the latest team to be linked with KD.
Bostonnow seemto be frontrunners in the race for the12-time NBA All-Star byproposinga package centered around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jaylen-browns-contract-what-is-the-celtics-players-salary-and-net-worth-20220615-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jaylen Brown</a>, keeping Jayson Tatumout of the deal. Brown has been mentioned in trade rumors before.
When the team got off to a bad start last year, there were whispers about a possible divorce. However, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, this is the first time the franchise is seriouslythinking about parting with Brown.
<h2>Rumor: Kevin Durant’s availability makes Celtics considertradingJaylen Brown for the first time</h2>
(Via Bleacher Report)
“This seems to be the first moment the Celtics have truly explored the possibility of moving Brown. All the way back in 2018, Boston never made Brown available in its efforts to land Kawhi Leonard from the Spurs, sources told B/R.
“When Anthony Davis was on the trade block in 2019, the Celtics only internally deliberated on including Brown in a package to New Orleans—the Pelicans’ one significant offer for Davis came from Los Angeles, sources said. And when Boston inquired about Ben Simmons last fall, the Sixers held firm in their own demand for an All-Star-caliber centerpiece and additional assets, and their talks never grew substantive.
“When Boston stumbled to 23-24 in January, team personnel only began to consider the possible returns from parting with Brown this offseason, sources said, to better optimize the Celtics’ contending window starring Jayson Tatum. The Celtics did not seriously entertain any inquiries for Brown ahead of the February trade deadline, sources said.”
The Celtics have already proven to have what it takes to have a deep run in the playoffs, yet landing Durant would take them to new heights. Therefore, it would make sense to ship Brown if that’s what it takes to get KD.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-96"> </div>
</div>

NBA Rumors: Celtics were never serious on trading Jaylen Brown until Kevin Durant

NBA Rumors: Celtics were never serious on trading Jaylen Brown until Kevin Durant - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nets-turn-down-massive-celtics-offer-for-kevin-durant-20220725-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> shocked the NBA community by submitting a very generous offer for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-gm-explains-why-he-doesnt-want-kevin-durant-back-20220722-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>. If anything, no one expected <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jaylen-browns-contract-what-is-the-celtics-players-salary-and-net-worth-20220615-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jaylen Brown</a> to be available, not even for one of the best players in NBA history.
But the Nets know that they can’t cave in that easily. Durant still has four years left in his contract, and they’ve given up way too much to just comply to his trade request. Whoever wants him will have to meet their price.
Fortunately for Boston, that doesn’t mean they need to part ways with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jayson-tatums-profile-age-height-jersey-family-and-contract-20220615-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jayson Tatum</a> to get Durant. However, they’ll still need to make plenty of sacrifices if they’re serious about landing the two-time NBA champion.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Celtics Don’t Need To Include Jayson Tatum In Any Trade For Kevin Durant</h2>
(Transcript via Adrian Wojnarowski)
“The Nets’ posture on a potential trade has been largely unchanged: They want a massive return that potentially includes multiple unprotected first-round picks, pick swaps and impactful players for Durant, sources said.
The Celtics consider All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum off limits in any trade talks, but Boston is able to construct a package for Durant that could include Brown and as many as three unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027 and 2029) — and two pick swaps (2024 and 2026). Brown, 25, has two years and $56 million left on his current contract.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-3"> </div>
</div>

All things considered, that would be a reasonable return for Durant, given how many picks and pick swaps the Utah Jazz got for Rudy Gobert. But in reality, should the Celtics part ways with two of their key players?
Brad Stevens will have a tough decision to make. The team is fresh off a trip to the Finals, and both Smart and Brown outplayed Tatum during stretches at that stage. Also, it’s not like KD has proven to be reliable when it comes to leading a franchise all the way.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658842956351" id="ckePolls_1658842966478" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA Rumors: This is how the Celtics can land Kevin Durant and keep Jayson Tatum

NBA Rumors: This is how the Celtics can land Kevin Durant and keep Jayson Tatum - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-tired-of-kyrie-irving-wants-to-join-the-warriors-20220715-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving’s situation</a> was one of the biggest reasons behind the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-trying-to-force-kyrie-irving-out-of-brooklyn-20220719-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets’ debacle</a>. His status as a part-time player hurt his team on the courtand reportedly drove <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/james-harden-willing-to-take-huge-pay-cut-to-help-sixers-edge-closer-to-nba-crown--20220708-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Harden</a> away mid-season.
The spotlight was never on the hardwood. All people talked about was Kyrie and whether he’d get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it also took a toll on the team’s chemistry. They couldn’t practice together, and eventually, he could only play on the road.
The Nets were aware of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-theres-a-new-candidate-to-trade-for-kyrie-irving-20220722-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie’s importance</a> on and off the floor and were eager to go the distance to get him to suit up. That’s why they reportedly hired a lobbyist to try and convince new NYC Mayor Eric Adams to lift the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
<h2>NBA News: Nets Hired A Lobbyist To Try And Get The Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Lifted</h2>
(Transcript via Brian Lewis and Josh Kosman of The New York Post)
“It’s clear the mandate change and Irving’s stance put an end to those title hopes. Sitting second in the East on Jan. 15, the Nets dropped 16 of 21 after Durant suffered a left knee injury. They fell to eighth by the time he returned six weeks later — and Tsai took action.
On Feb. 6, Irving said, ‘Anything can happen these next few days, the next week. Just crossing my fingers that something can come up either before All-Star break or even just after.’ Two days later — with the Nets on an eight-game losing skid — they hired ex-New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson to lobby new Mayor Eric Adams about changing the mandate so Irving could play at home.
After the Nets had lacked the time or possibly the interest in lobbying de Blasio, financial records show they agreed to spend $18,000 a month on lobbying Adams for 18 months.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-8"> </div>
</div>

Irving made a personal decision, just like millions of people. He protested the vaccine and claimed to be the voice of the voiceless. He stood by his decision regardless of how it would affect his team or how much money he’d give up.
While no one can judge a man by taking a stance for what he believes in, Irving’s decision may have propelled a disaster for a franchise that risked everything so he and Kevin Durant could lead them to an NBA championship.

NBA News: Nets paid $300,000 to try and get the NYC Covid-19 vaccine mandate lifted

NBA News: Nets paid $300,000 to try and get the NYC Covid-19 vaccine mandate lifted - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-gms-think-kevin-durant-cant-win-a-ring-without-stephen-curry-20220720-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> sweepstakes continue to stealall of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-gm-explains-why-he-doesnt-want-kevin-durant-back-20220722-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA headlines</a>. The two-time champion reportedly wants out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-may-be-stuck-in-brooklyn-20220722-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a>, and there’s no shortage of teams looking to lure him away.
But as much as everybody would love to have Durant on their roster, the Nets have set a historical asking price for his services. He’s still under team control for the next four seasons, so that’s far from a surprise.
Notably, several teams have expressed concerns about potentially meeting that asking price and still not being able to win a ring. But that’s not the case with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-gets-a-harsh-reply-from-glen-davis-after-criticizing-boston-celtics-fans-20220716-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-gets-a-harsh-reply-from-glen-davis-after-criticizing-boston-celtics-fans-20220716-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">,</a> as they’ve just submitted a massive offer to try and get him.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Celtics ‘Leaning Towards’ Making Massive Push For Kevin Durant</h2>
“The Boston Celtics recently offered a package around one-time All-Star Jaylen Brown for Durant and have emerged as a real threat to acquire Durant, league sources tell The Athletic,” Shams Charania reported.
“The Celtics offered Brown, guard Derrick White and a draft pick to the Nets for Durant, sources said. The proposal was rejected, and Brooklyn has asked Boston — in any proposal — to include Brown, Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, draft picks and potentially one more rotation player, those sources added. Currently, the Celtics are less inclined to include Smart along with multiple other player or pick assets, but the franchise is mulling over next steps on how to approach discussions,” the report continued.
“As of right now, the Celtics have emerged as a serious possibility as a landing spot for Durant,” Charania sentenced. “They have tremendous interest in bringing him in and view him as a piece that could take them over that final hurdle. Although there is work to be done, there is a deal to be had that would suffice the Nets’ overwhelming ask.”

<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-73"> </div>
</div>

It’s been nearly 15 years since the Celtics last won an NBA championship, and they’re fresh off a trip to the NBA Finals, so we get where this is coming from. But again, trading away most of the core that got them there would be a risky move, even if it lands them one of the best to ever do it.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658754902712" id="ckePolls_1658754918604" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA Rumors: Nets turn down massive Celtics offer for Kevin Durant

NBA Rumors: Nets turn down massive Celtics offer for Kevin Durant - Bolavip US

Everybody got caught up in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-bam-adebayo-on-kevin-durant-trade-rumors-20220721-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> trade request, so it seems like most people forgot about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-trying-to-force-kyrie-irving-out-of-brooklyn-20220719-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a>. But even though he opted in on the final year of his contract, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-gms-think-kevin-durant-cant-win-a-ring-without-stephen-curry-20220720-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> would still welcome a trade.
Some rumors even state that Durant’s trade request was just a trick to force the Nets to trade Kyrie. But, as expected, KD has gauged way more league-wide interest than the often-controversial point guard.
That’s why Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson believes the time is right for a team to swoop in and lure Kyrie away when no one else is looking. Per the insider, we should keep an eye on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-miami-heat-are-not-giving-up-on-kevin-durant-trade-20220711-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> as a potential suitor.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Could Trade For Kyrie Irving</h2>
“I mentioned the Mavericks, and I mentioned the Phoenix Suns, But I think the Miami Heat could be in play for either Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant,” Robinson said. “I think that ultimately both Kevin and Kyrie know their worth, they know what they can bring to an organization, and I don’t think they’re rushing to make magic happen on the Nets’ part.”
“If I’m Miami or I’m looking at Brooklyn, I’m looking at a possible situation where Miami could make Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, and Max Strus available as well as a first-round pick for Kyrie Irving and a second-round pick,” Robinson added.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-21"> </div>
</div>

The Heat have been linked to nearly every big name available, and we already know how Pat Riley operates, so this wouldn’t be far-fetched at all. They’ve been close to a ring lately and only need another star.
However, it would also imply that they’re out of the race for both Durant and Donovan Mitchell, so we’ll have to wait and see how this situation unfolds and how much the Nets will ask for his services.

NBA Rumors: There's a new candidate to trade for Kyrie Irving

NBA Rumors: There's a new candidate to trade for Kyrie Irving - Bolavip US

Every single team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-theres-a-new-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-20220718-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> would go to great lengths to have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-bam-adebayo-on-kevin-durant-trade-rumors-20220721-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>. But his huge contract, a recent history of injuries, and well-documented character issues are significantred flags, even for one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatest players of all time.</a>
Multiple teams reached out to the Brooklyn Nets to try and trade for Durant. But he still has four years left in his contract, meaning it would require a historical return for them to let him go right now.
That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-gms-think-kevin-durant-cant-win-a-ring-without-stephen-curry-20220720-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>GM Bob Myers confirmed that his team is out of the race for his services. If anything, he believes their core can run it back and win the NBA championship again without him.
<h2>NBA News: Warriors GM Confirms They Won’t Trade For Kevin Durant</h2>
“I like our team and where it’s at,” Myers told NBA.com. “I want to give the guys a chance to do it again. We kept most of it together, but we have to stay healthy. I didn’t think we’d make it last year, but we did. I watch like you do. We’ll see what happens.”
“It’s a good group. We’re lucky. It’ll be fun to see,” Myers added. “We were really hunting last year. Now I guess we’re back to being the hunted, which I didn’t think we’d be. We’ll see. I think we can handle it.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-12"> </div>
</div>

<h2>Durant Could Be Stuck With The Nets</h2>
Notably, it seems like the Warriors aren’t the only team that would rather pass on KD. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, no franchise can afford to meet the Nets’ steep demands for him:
“[Kevin] Durant’s price is so high that nobody can afford to pay it,” Windhorst said on NBA Today. “Right now, everybody’s waiting for the price to get lower. I’m not hearing anything changing as far as the demand phase of this process.”
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors won a championship before Durant arrived in the Bay and another one after he left. So, if someone can afford to snub him, that’s definitely Bob Myers.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658500302369" id="ckePolls_1658500345752" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA News: Warriors GM explains why he doesn't want Kevin Durant back

NBA News: Warriors GM explains why he doesn't want Kevin Durant back - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-biggest-fear-kevin-durant-suitors-have-about-trading-for-nets-star-20220718-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant’s</a> trade request has drawn hot takes left and right. Some believe he’s running away again; some claim he’s got every right to do what’s best for his career, and some just pity the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-how-kyrie-irvings-player-option-influenced-kevin-durants-trade-request-20220714-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> for having to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-theres-a-new-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-20220718-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deal with all of this.</a>
The Nets have gone through plenty of drama over the past couple of seasons. From Kyrie Irving missing games to go party, James Harden wanting out, Kyrie not getting the vaccine, and then Ben Simmons not even playing.
Durant was the franchise cornerstone, and they dealt with all of that because that’s the price they had to pay to keep him around. That’s why now, they won’t <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-bam-adebayo-on-kevin-durant-trade-rumors-20220721-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">let him go</a> at a discount regardless of what he wants.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets May Not Trade Kevin Durant After All</h2>
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Nets have set quite thesteep price for the two-time NBA champion. The price is so high that no other team in the league is willing to meet their demands:
“[Kevin] Durant’s price is so high that nobody can afford to pay it,” Windhorst said. “Right now, everybody waiting for the price to get lower. I’m not hearing anything changing as far as the demand phase of this process.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-26"> </div>
</div>

<h2>Rival Teams Aren’t Sure About Trading For KD</h2>
Also, according to NBA insider Marc Stein,rival executives are hesitant to trade away multiple assets for a player that’s very high-maintenance and nearly impossible to please. Apparently, they know they can’t keep him happy:
(Transcript via Marc Stein)
“Some of it can be attributed to the fact that Durant’s most desired destinations — Phoenix and Miami — are contending teams less than flush with the sort of trade assets that the Nets covet.
“The persistent scuttle around the league, though, is that clubs interested in Durant mostly fear their ability to keep him content more than they feel any concern about his advancing age. ‘If the Nets can’t keep him happy, after everything they’ve given him, how are we supposed to?’ one Western Conference team official told me.”
At the end of the day, it seems like Durant will have no choice but to run it back with the Nets. He’s still got four years left in his contract, so he could still leave somewhere down the line, just not right now.

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant may be stuck in Brooklyn

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant may be stuck in Brooklyn - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-how-the-miami-heat-could-get-donovan-mitchell-20220713-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> are looking to upgrade and disgruntled Brooklyn Net <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-gms-think-kevin-durant-cant-win-a-ring-without-stephen-curry-20220720-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant </a>could be that upgrade. The 2-time NBA champion made a trade request and almost instantly has been linked to many teams in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-darvin-ham-says-anthony-davis-not-lebron-james-is-the-most-important-laker-20220721-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA.</a>
While Durant’s contract could be an issue for some, the 12-time All-Star wants to go to a competitive team, enter the Miami Heat. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski the Nets are seeing what options might come their way with the Heat being one of the teams.
When asked about the possibility of being traded, Bam Adebayo was very honest with his response. At the moment <a href="https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.com/renderBanner.do?zoneId=1664248" rel="sponsored,nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the Heat and Nets have 15-1 odds to win the NBA title</a>.
<h2>Bam Adebayo comments on trade talks</h2>
“I can’t control that, It is what it is, control what you can control. Obviously, it’s an opportunity for something, but in my opinion, control what you can control” Adebayo said to the Sun Sentinel.
Meanwhile Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stated in an interview that the desire of NBA superstar players pushing to be traded to other big teams is starting to get a little overboard, “You know what? You’ve got to separate reality from talk, right? When a guy’s got three or four years left, the team’s got the choice.”

<div style="text-align:center">
<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" data-height="412" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:412" hspace="5" vspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220721_BUS_196050_kevin_durant_crop1658433697402.jpg_22069893_871d70a6.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=412" width="740" height="412"></figure><figcaption> Kevin Durant (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure>
</div>
While Durant is heavily linked with Miami the Nets are looking for a big trade and Bam Adebayo could be involved in that package. There are also rumors that the Nets want to part ways with Ben Simmons as well.
Think you’re an NBA expert? <a href="https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.com/renderBanner.do?zoneId=1664248" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in the game at BetMGM!</a> 
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-3"> </div>
</div>

NBA: Bam Adebayo on Kevin Durant trade rumors

NBA: Bam Adebayo on Kevin Durant trade rumors - Bolavip US

No one can deny <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-theres-a-new-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-20220718-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant’s</a> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-biggest-fear-kevin-durant-suitors-have-about-trading-for-nets-star-20220718-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">talents or skills</a> on the basketball court. He’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-tired-of-kyrie-irving-wants-to-join-the-warriors-20220715-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a walking cheat code</a>, a seven-footer who can put the ball on the floor, shoot from all three levels, and score like few players can.
But as undeniably great as he’s been, his leadership and character have often been a subject of debate around NBA circles. Some believe he doesn’t have what it takes to lead a franchise, and history isn’t exactly on his side.
Durant’s two NBA championships came with the Golden State Warriors, a team that won before he got there and after he left. That’s why some NBA GMs believe he can’t win without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-is-the-tom-brady-of-the-nba-former-boston-star-kendrick-perkins-explains-why-20220719-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> by his side.
<h2>NBA GM Says Kevin Durant Can’t Win Without Stephen Curry</h2>
“Everyone pretty much knows KD probably isn’t winning any titles, not without Steph, which is why no one wants to mortgage the farm for him,” an unnamed NBA executive told Sam Amico of Hoopswire.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-96"> </div>
</div>

<h2>Rival Teams Also Doubt KD’s Ability To Lead Them To A Ring</h2>
That sentiment is similar to what ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported. Per Woj, teams are hesitant to trade for Durant because it would mean getting rid of most of their good players,and they don’t trust KD to win on his own:
“He is under contract for four years and my sense is the owner is willing, unless they get a deal for Kevin Durant, he is willing to have an uncomfortable situation,” Woj said. “Brooklyn is trying to trade Kevin Durant, and you look at the marketplace, five first-round picks for Rudy Gobert or whatever Donovan Mitchell might fetch. I think the hard part for teams is ‘Maybe we can get Kevin Durant in a trade, but will we have enough to win a championship?&apos;”
<div style="text-align:center">
<div class="ck-youtube" id="youtube-97"> </div>
</div>
Add the fact that Durant is coming off injury-riddled seasons, and it would be more than enough to scare away multiple teams. So, for now, we wouldn’t be shocked to see him in Brooklyn again next season.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658322741249" id="ckePolls_1658322752877" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA GMs think Kevin Durant can't win a ring without Stephen Curry

NBA GMs think Kevin Durant can't win a ring without Stephen Curry - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-3-dark-horse-destinations-for-russell-westbrook-20220719-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> situation got out of control as soon as he arrived in Los Angeles. The bad fit was evident from day one in preseasonand <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/darvin-ham-issues-warning-to-lebron-james-anthony-davis-russell-westbrook-20220608-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Davis’</a> constant injuries didn’t do much to ease <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lebron-james-anthony-davis-russell-westbrook-make-huge-commitment-ahead-of-next-season-20220719-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Lakers’</a> problems, either.
Westbrook became the team’s scapegoat. The roster was poorly built, injury-prone, and old, and it’s not like that was hard to predict. But as much as Rob Pelinka was responsible, Westbrook was getting pointed at by the fans.
So, with LeBron James now pushing for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nets-turn-down-lakers-offer-for-kyrie-irving-hit-them-with-counter-offer-20220715-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Kyrie Irving reunion</a>, it seems like Westbrook finally had enough. That’s why he even parted ways with his agent, as he failed to get him traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Russell Westbrook Had His Former Agent ‘Begging’ Nets GM To Trade For Him</h2>
“Russell Westbrook had his former agent Thad Foucher begging Sean Marks directly every day to come to Brooklyn,” tweeted Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson.
Westbrook’s former agent released a statement after his firing, further complicating the situation. He claimed that he tried to convince Westbrook to embrace his role with the Lakers and drive his trade value up, but to no avail:
“This is an unprecedented level of tea-spilling from an agent in real-time,” The Athletic’s Jovan Buha wrote. “It clearly speaks to a troubling dynamic behind the scenes, as the partnership evidently soured to the point that Foucher felt the need to get ahead of the report and publicly defend himself. According to league sources, the split caught several people around the Lakers off guard.”
“Every story has two sides, and we’ve yet to hear Westbrook’s recounting. The only communication we’ve seen from him so far is that he liked a tweet saying the split with Foucher had nothing to do with the Lakers,” Buha added. “Considering Westbrook’s history with the media, he’s unlikely to address the matter until training camp, if at all.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-71"> </div>
</div>

Coach Darvin Ham has constantly defended Westbrook and even claimed that he’s got a plan to bring him back to MVP form. But it’s clear that he wants nothing to do with the purple and gold and will do whatever it takes to leave, except for declining his $47 million player option.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658321980737" id="ckePolls_1658321999976" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA News: Russell Westbrook had his former agent 'begging' the Nets to trade for him

NBA News: Russell Westbrook had his former agent 'begging' the Nets to trade for him - Bolavip US

Most analysts predicted that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-biggest-fear-kevin-durant-suitors-have-about-trading-for-nets-star-20220718-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>–<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nets-turn-down-lakers-offer-for-kyrie-irving-hit-them-with-counter-offer-20220715-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> duo could either be historically dominant <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-theres-a-new-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-20220718-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">or implode</a> when things got tough. Three years later, we can all agree that one of those predictions was right on point.
Irving failed to show his commitment to the organization, so the Nets didn’t want to sign him to a contract extension. He responded by trying to force his way out, once again running away from any sort of accountability.
Durant had his back through all the ups and downs. But enough is enough, even for good friends like him. That’s why, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, KD’s trade request wasn’t about leaving the Nets <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-tired-of-kyrie-irving-wants-to-join-the-warriors-20220715-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">but forcingthem to move Kyrie.</a>
<h2>NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Requested A Trade So The Nets Trade Kyrie Irving Instead</h2>
“There is a school of thought speaking to people around the league that they think that the Durant trade request wasn’t actually about him getting out of Brooklyn, it was about getting Kyrie out of Brooklyn,” McMenamin said.
“But the reason why this thing is all kinda stuck in the mud right now is that the Nets will not make a major move like that with Kyrie until they are 100% crystal clear that the true intention of Kevin Durant would be to move off of Kyrie in order to stay,” McMenamin added. “And as of my last couple of nights in Vegas, I left there about a week ago, that still remained up in the air. It was all in a period of stasis because Brooklyn was not ready to make a major move until they are completely sure that they have the understanding of what it would take to keep Kevin Durant in a Nets uniform.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-53"> </div>
</div>

Honestly, can you blame him? Kyrie went MIA to go party in his second season with the team. Then, he was allowed to be a part-time player, and it took a toll on the team’s on-court chemistry.
As talented as he is, Irving has a track record of being unreliable, which is why there’s been little-to-no interest in trading for him now that he’s available. For now, KD is stuck with his good-old friend.

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant is trying to force Kyrie Irving out of Brooklyn

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant is trying to force Kyrie Irving out of Brooklyn - Bolavip US

Even though no one expected <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-theres-a-new-favorite-to-land-kevin-durant-20220718-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> to request a trade out of Brooklyn only a couple of days after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-tired-of-kyrie-irving-wants-to-join-the-warriors-20220715-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> opted into his player option, the NBA community cannot imagine him returning tothe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-how-kyrie-irvings-player-option-influenced-kevin-durants-trade-request-20220714-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nets</a> anymore.
However, it will probablytake some time before we see KD in another team. Needless to say, there are many teams who would love to acquire his services, but it is not that easy. Not only the Nets have all the leverage they need to make this as long as necessary, but interested teams may not have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-miami-heat-may-have-the-best-trade-package-for-kevin-durant-20220705-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">what Brooklyn demands</a> in return.
Additionally, Durant’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-the-only-realistic-offers-for-kevin-durant-20220705-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">suitors</a> also seem to have one major concern when it comes to trading for the 12x NBA All-Star. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, it has nothing to do with his age, but with keeping him happy at the organization.
<h2>Rumor: Kevin Durant suitors fear not being able to keep him happy</h2>
(Quotes via ClutchPoints)
“Some of it can be attributed to the fact that Durant’s most desired destinations — Phoenix and Miami — are contending teams less than flush with the sort of trade assets that the Nets covet.
“The persistent scuttle around the league, though, is that clubs interested in Durant mostly fear their ability to keep him content more than they feel any concern about his advancing age. ‘If the Nets can’t keep him happy, after everything they’ve given him, how are we supposed to?’one Western Conference team official told me.”
To be concerned about Durant’s mood makes sense.Brooklyn tailored the team the way he wanted, and yet not only it didn’t result in a championship, but ended up with KD requesting a trade out of the blue.
His talent is not in question, but the Nets experiencemakes one wonder what else can a franchise do for him. That being said, the team that ultimately gets him would significantly increase its title possibilities. So going all in for him despite his behavior with Brooklyncould beworth the risk.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-72"> </div>
</div>

NBA Rumors: The biggest fear Kevin Durant suitors have about trading for Nets star

NBA Rumors: The biggest fear Kevin Durant suitors have about trading for Nets star - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-tired-of-kyrie-irving-wants-to-join-the-warriors-20220715-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant’s</a> situation has the league on hold. Free agents, teams, and agents are waiting for the two-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/emotional-stephen-curry-explains-what-it-means-to-win-first-nba-finals-mvp-20220617-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finals MVP</a> to find a new home before getting other deals done. Unfortunately, it may take a while before the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-nets-turn-down-lakers-offer-for-kyrie-irving-hit-them-with-counter-offer-20220715-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> decide to move him, if ever.
Durant still has four years left in his contract. He’s dealt with multiple injuries lately and isn’t getting any younger. However, he’s still a top-5 player that could make any team an instant championship contender.
That’s why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-how-kyrie-irvings-player-option-influenced-kevin-durants-trade-request-20220714-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nets won’t take a penny on the dollar</a> for him. They’d only move him if they can get a huge haul in return and are in no obligation to comply with his trade request or demands of any sort.
<h2>Heat Want To Trade For Durant, But It May Not Be Enough</h2>
With the Phoenix Suns all but out of the pictureafter matching Deandre Ayton’s max contract offer, it now seems like the Miami Heat are leading the race to trade for the four-time Scoring Champion:
“The Miami Heat currently can trade two of their own first-round draft picks,” Kurt Helin of NBA Sports reported. “That number could jump to three if the Heat can strike a deal with the Thunder to change the protections on their 2025 first-round pick (that pick is currently lottery protected, if it doesn’t convey the first year it is unprotected in 2026).”
“Two first-rounders are likely not enough to land Kevin Durant either, although the Nets are more focused on players and not simply picks,” Helin added. “In the case of Durant, the Nets want an All-Star and the buzz from league sources is they are lukewarm on a Herro and Robinson package, even with more picks.”
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-95"> </div>
</div>

<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Favored To Keep Kevin Durant</h2>
Nonetheless, any trade for Durant seems unlikely at this point, given the Nets’ steep asking price for the four years left in his contract. According to ClutchPoints Bets, the Nets are the odds favorites to keep him:
Brooklyn Nets: +200 Miami Heat: +325 Toronto Raptors: +375 Phoenix Suns: +600
Of course, the Toronto Raptors could still make a Godfather-like offer that includes Scottie Barnes, or Pat Riley could work his magic as he’s usually done. But for now, it seems like KD isn’t going anywhere.

<div class="ckeditor-poll" data-path="/usa/encuestas/Encuesta1658149786955" id="ckePolls_1658149838739" style="text-align:left"> </div>

NBA Rumors: There's a new favorite to land Kevin Durant

NBA Rumors: There's a new favorite to land Kevin Durant - Bolavip US

Latest news from Brooklyn Nets. Find out about all the news related to Brooklyn Nets on bolavip.com/en

Brooklyn Nets - Page 17