Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Nets owner Joe Tsai closed Kevin Durant trade
Talks had progressed and stalled, and the Suns appeared to be pivoting toward a three-way deal that might’ve landed them Atlanta’s John Collins sometime Thursday morning, sources said. On the direction of his new owner, Mat Ishbia, general manager James Jones texted Nets GM Sean Marks sometime after 11 p.m. ET — and it wouldn’t be long until Ishbia and Nets owner Joe Tsai had cobbled together the final elements of the blockbuster trade, sources said.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
KD to Phoenix
Jakob Poeltl to Toronto
D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt to LAL
Kyrie Irving to Dallas
It all impacts Memphis.
Here’s how: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:16 AM
KD to Phoenix
Jakob Poeltl to Toronto
D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt to LAL
Kyrie Irving to Dallas
It all impacts Memphis.
Here’s how: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:16 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
I have long thought that Kevin Durant would be a great fit in Phoenix. That’s going to be a very a tough team to beat now. – 10:43 AM
I have long thought that Kevin Durant would be a great fit in Phoenix. That’s going to be a very a tough team to beat now. – 10:43 AM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
LeBron did player empowerment and went to 4 Finals and won 2 championships.
Durant did player empowerment and didn’t make a Conf Finals, hand-picked least dependable star in NBA history, pushed team to mortgage future for 3rd star who then quit on team, got a coach fired (cont) – 10:41 AM
LeBron did player empowerment and went to 4 Finals and won 2 championships.
Durant did player empowerment and didn’t make a Conf Finals, hand-picked least dependable star in NBA history, pushed team to mortgage future for 3rd star who then quit on team, got a coach fired (cont) – 10:41 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns X Kevin Durant = being up at 4 a.m. Phoenix time deep into writing story and confirming this blockbuster trade:
Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, picks to BK for T.J. Warren and Durant.
Expect #Suns to make it official after today’s 1 p.m. MT trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/8YoCH1M5Hp – 10:40 AM
Phoenix Suns X Kevin Durant = being up at 4 a.m. Phoenix time deep into writing story and confirming this blockbuster trade:
Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, picks to BK for T.J. Warren and Durant.
Expect #Suns to make it official after today’s 1 p.m. MT trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/8YoCH1M5Hp – 10:40 AM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
📣 NEW POD: Happy Deadline Day! 📣
• Kevin Durant
Suns
• Josh Hart Knicks
• Poeltl Raps
• Westbrook 3-team deal
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📣 NEW POD: Happy Deadline Day! 📣
• Kevin Durant
Suns• Josh Hart
Knicks• Poeltl
Raps• Westbrook 3-team deal
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Apple 🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
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Stephen Noh @StephNoh
My thoughts on the KD fit with the Suns and how the Nets will look now:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ke… – 10:32 AM
My thoughts on the KD fit with the Suns and how the Nets will look now:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ke… – 10:32 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Watching teams load up to try to catch the Nuggets is a new feeling. Even when Denver had good teams before they were viewed as “regular season anomalies” not legit contenders.
Bringing in KD to get to Denver’s level?
Lakers/Mavs trying for a fighting chance?
This is great. – 10:28 AM
Watching teams load up to try to catch the Nuggets is a new feeling. Even when Denver had good teams before they were viewed as “regular season anomalies” not legit contenders.
Bringing in KD to get to Denver’s level?
Lakers/Mavs trying for a fighting chance?
This is great. – 10:28 AM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
DURANT TO SUNS! Roundtable from @SInow @TheCrossover crew:
si.com/nba/2023/02/09… – 10:25 AM
DURANT TO SUNS! Roundtable from @SInow @TheCrossover crew:
si.com/nba/2023/02/09… – 10:25 AM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
The Nets were 17-2 in the last 19 games that Durant played & had the longest winning streak in the league this season.
This league is crazy. – 10:23 AM
The Nets were 17-2 in the last 19 games that Durant played & had the longest winning streak in the league this season.
This league is crazy. – 10:23 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
jimmy butler randomly falling into kevin durant’s knee really changed the course of nba history – 10:19 AM
jimmy butler randomly falling into kevin durant’s knee really changed the course of nba history – 10:19 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs are 1.5 games up on a Brooklyn team that no longer has KD or Kyrie. Hard for me to see them being a top six team at this point. Cavs also have a 4-game lead over the Miami Heat, currently in sixth, for home court in the first round. That’s the race worth watching. – 10:18 AM
#Cavs are 1.5 games up on a Brooklyn team that no longer has KD or Kyrie. Hard for me to see them being a top six team at this point. Cavs also have a 4-game lead over the Miami Heat, currently in sixth, for home court in the first round. That’s the race worth watching. – 10:18 AM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Ohhh man the #NBA does it again with the Kevin Durant trade to Phoenix. Getcha popcorn ready, @RajOnRadio and I will talk through all angles of this, including what it means for the #Nuggets, on Demps. & Co. from 10am-noon on @AltitudeSR – 10:16 AM
Ohhh man the #NBA does it again with the Kevin Durant trade to Phoenix. Getcha popcorn ready, @RajOnRadio and I will talk through all angles of this, including what it means for the #Nuggets, on Demps. & Co. from 10am-noon on @AltitudeSR – 10:16 AM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
FWIW, I’m guessing Durant going off the board and the Raptors trading for Poeltl makes an Anunoby move more likely. Siakam will shift to the 4 and they’ll be committed to Barnes at the 3. It’s not a rebuild, but a roster clean-up. Does it change what they want back? – 10:10 AM
FWIW, I’m guessing Durant going off the board and the Raptors trading for Poeltl makes an Anunoby move more likely. Siakam will shift to the 4 and they’ll be committed to Barnes at the 3. It’s not a rebuild, but a roster clean-up. Does it change what they want back? – 10:10 AM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Guy sitting next to me on the plane opened the ESPN app, saw the Durant headline and said “holy s—“ – 10:10 AM
Guy sitting next to me on the plane opened the ESPN app, saw the Durant headline and said “holy s—“ – 10:10 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
The picks the Rockets will get from the Nets got better after the Kevin Durant trade, end of another Nets Big Three. But by how much? houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:09 AM
The picks the Rockets will get from the Nets got better after the Kevin Durant trade, end of another Nets Big Three. But by how much? houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:09 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kyrie Irving on Nets trading Kevin Durant to the Suns: “I’m just glad he got out of there.” https://t.co/spMMIXibLW pic.twitter.com/AqQQ5SWcht – 10:08 AM
Kyrie Irving on Nets trading Kevin Durant to the Suns: “I’m just glad he got out of there.” https://t.co/spMMIXibLW pic.twitter.com/AqQQ5SWcht – 10:08 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Only players/people of Mikal Bridges’ and Cam Johnson’s caliber could make fans feel a twinge of sadness while trading for Kevin Durant. It’d be a pretty neat story if the Suns won it all this season and were able to give them rings for what they gave this franchise – 10:05 AM
Only players/people of Mikal Bridges’ and Cam Johnson’s caliber could make fans feel a twinge of sadness while trading for Kevin Durant. It’d be a pretty neat story if the Suns won it all this season and were able to give them rings for what they gave this franchise – 10:05 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Kevin Durant is headed to the Valley! 🚨
We’re covering every rumor and transaction all day until today’s 3p ET deadline on NBA Radio!
Hear @Vincent Goodwill & @Howard Beck right now on channel 86!
📻 https://t.co/AYipQpf6r4 pic.twitter.com/7KGLz6RfKv – 10:00 AM
Kevin Durant is headed to the Valley! 🚨
We’re covering every rumor and transaction all day until today’s 3p ET deadline on NBA Radio!
Hear @Vincent Goodwill & @Howard Beck right now on channel 86!
📻 https://t.co/AYipQpf6r4 pic.twitter.com/7KGLz6RfKv – 10:00 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Sources: Mikal Bridges continues to draw trade interest after being dealt to the Nets in the Kevin Durant trade. Details on interest from the Grizzlies and potential teams the Nets could flip Jae Crowder to on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:57 AM
Sources: Mikal Bridges continues to draw trade interest after being dealt to the Nets in the Kevin Durant trade. Details on interest from the Grizzlies and potential teams the Nets could flip Jae Crowder to on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:57 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux:
Kevin Durant is Traded to Phoenix
The Lakers Make a Trade
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Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux:
Kevin Durant is Traded to Phoenix
The Lakers Make a Trade
It’s not too late to subscribe with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale and get our full real trade deadline coverage:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/OfrEth1KAv – 9:56 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Turns out Nets fans should’ve been more disappointed on June 30, 2019. Julius Randle is a Knicks All-Star. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are in the Western Conference. pic.twitter.com/dljDYgz7sS – 9:55 AM
Turns out Nets fans should’ve been more disappointed on June 30, 2019. Julius Randle is a Knicks All-Star. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are in the Western Conference. pic.twitter.com/dljDYgz7sS – 9:55 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
🌴New column🌴 The Kevin Durant trade provides the Heat with clarity, but it could also force some tough decisions. wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/the-kevin-du… – 9:53 AM
🌴New column🌴 The Kevin Durant trade provides the Heat with clarity, but it could also force some tough decisions. wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/the-kevin-du… – 9:53 AM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Durant games played in ages 31-34 seasons:
’19-20: 0 of 72 games
’20-21: 35 of 72 gms
’21-22: 55 of 82 gms
’22-23: 39 of 54 gms (currently out w/ MCL sprain)
That’s 46.1% of possible games played. He turns 35 in Sept.
He played 87.7% of his possible games in 1st 12 NBA seasons. – 9:51 AM
Durant games played in ages 31-34 seasons:
’19-20: 0 of 72 games
’20-21: 35 of 72 gms
’21-22: 55 of 82 gms
’22-23: 39 of 54 gms (currently out w/ MCL sprain)
That’s 46.1% of possible games played. He turns 35 in Sept.
He played 87.7% of his possible games in 1st 12 NBA seasons. – 9:51 AM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Nets trade Durant to Suns. #Rockets 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/0KQ4Vr1sMe – 9:48 AM
Nets trade Durant to Suns. #Rockets 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/0KQ4Vr1sMe – 9:48 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Have filed deep dives on the Lakers-Wolves-Jazz deal, as well as on Kevin Durant, the Mat Ishbia bet, and how KD will impact the Suns. Those will be up at some point soon at @TheAthletic! – 9:46 AM
Have filed deep dives on the Lakers-Wolves-Jazz deal, as well as on Kevin Durant, the Mat Ishbia bet, and how KD will impact the Suns. Those will be up at some point soon at @TheAthletic! – 9:46 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
In Brooklyn, Durant was poisoned into believing coaches are expendable figure heads. Thanks, Kyrie. – 9:43 AM
In Brooklyn, Durant was poisoned into believing coaches are expendable figure heads. Thanks, Kyrie. – 9:43 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Durant is coming to an entirety different culture in Phoenix than he had in Brooklyn. Last year at All-Star, was in the interview room when Booker was walking out and Monty Williams was walking in. “See you in a few days Coach, I love you.” Book. “I love you too.” Monty. – 9:41 AM
Durant is coming to an entirety different culture in Phoenix than he had in Brooklyn. Last year at All-Star, was in the interview room when Booker was walking out and Monty Williams was walking in. “See you in a few days Coach, I love you.” Book. “I love you too.” Monty. – 9:41 AM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Feels like if the Nets were going to trade KD they should have sent Kyrie to the Lakers for the two 1sts. The Mavs’ return was one you get if looking to still compete. This Suns package is one you get if looking to reset. Don’t understand how you make both these deals. – 9:39 AM
Feels like if the Nets were going to trade KD they should have sent Kyrie to the Lakers for the two 1sts. The Mavs’ return was one you get if looking to still compete. This Suns package is one you get if looking to reset. Don’t understand how you make both these deals. – 9:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The Phoenix Suns definitely are the favorites in the Western Conference right now.” @Stephen A. Smith after Kevin Durant trade. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eeWNGWR6oU – 9:39 AM
“The Phoenix Suns definitely are the favorites in the Western Conference right now.” @Stephen A. Smith after Kevin Durant trade. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eeWNGWR6oU – 9:39 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Even more incentive for Heat to get a trade done: Phoenix, needing depth now around Durant/Booker/Paul/Ayton, can make the best pitch now to buyout players. Heat will have trouble competing with Suns, a few others for top buyout guys who want to win a title now. – 9:39 AM
Even more incentive for Heat to get a trade done: Phoenix, needing depth now around Durant/Booker/Paul/Ayton, can make the best pitch now to buyout players. Heat will have trouble competing with Suns, a few others for top buyout guys who want to win a title now. – 9:39 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Another “what if” of the Brooklyn Nets’ 7/11 era:
What if Kevin Durant sided with James Harden over Kyrie Irving last season? – 9:37 AM
Another “what if” of the Brooklyn Nets’ 7/11 era:
What if Kevin Durant sided with James Harden over Kyrie Irving last season? – 9:37 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
He even called ownership being the main thing holding the Suns back. And literally right after changing owners, they acquire Kevin Durant and form a super-team. @WindhorstESPN is the man. – 9:35 AM
He even called ownership being the main thing holding the Suns back. And literally right after changing owners, they acquire Kevin Durant and form a super-team. @WindhorstESPN is the man. – 9:35 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets pulled the trigger on the biggest trade in franchise history early Thursday Morning, sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns.
Assigning grades for both teams following the blockbuster deal: clutchpoints.com/kevin-durant-t… – 9:32 AM
The Nets pulled the trigger on the biggest trade in franchise history early Thursday Morning, sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns.
Assigning grades for both teams following the blockbuster deal: clutchpoints.com/kevin-durant-t… – 9:32 AM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Love KD deal for Nets. Understand why desperate Suns rolled the dice too though. – 9:28 AM
Love KD deal for Nets. Understand why desperate Suns rolled the dice too though. – 9:28 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Brian Windhorst on Kyrie Irving’s off-court issues in Brooklyn:
“It wasn’t just the Nets organization that was thrown off by this, it was Durant himself… He deserved better than what he got from Kyrie Irving these last two years.” – 9:25 AM
Brian Windhorst on Kyrie Irving’s off-court issues in Brooklyn:
“It wasn’t just the Nets organization that was thrown off by this, it was Durant himself… He deserved better than what he got from Kyrie Irving these last two years.” – 9:25 AM
Andre Drummond @AndreDrummond
Woke up to the @NBA simulator on one…. Kevin Durant to the SUNS 🫠
Gotta love a good plot twist ! Shout out to the script writers 🙏🙌😂 – 9:23 AM
Woke up to the @NBA simulator on one…. Kevin Durant to the SUNS 🫠
Gotta love a good plot twist ! Shout out to the script writers 🙏🙌😂 – 9:23 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
2023:
Kevin Durant is traded to the Suns in the dead of night. Durant becomes one of the biggest names to ever be traded at the NBA trade deadline pic.twitter.com/ZdgPEXKfpN – 9:18 AM
2023:
Kevin Durant is traded to the Suns in the dead of night. Durant becomes one of the biggest names to ever be traded at the NBA trade deadline pic.twitter.com/ZdgPEXKfpN – 9:18 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jalen Green last night:
41 PTS
14-22 FG
6-9 3P
7-9 FT
Only two players in NBA history have recorded more 40-point games before their 21st birthday:
8 — James
5 — Edwards
4 — Green
4 — Doncic
4 — Durant
Green turns 21 today 🎂
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:17 AM
Jalen Green last night:
41 PTS 14-22 FG 6-9 3P 7-9 FTOnly two players in NBA history have recorded more 40-point games before their 21st birthday:
8 — James
5 — Edwards
4 — Green
4 — Doncic
4 — Durant
Green turns 21 today 🎂
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:17 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Brian Windhost said Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and 4 first-round picks was “a hard no” from Phoenix in KD negotiations last summer.
Windy said new Suns owner Mat Ishbia made the push to get it done this time around. – 9:07 AM
Brian Windhost said Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and 4 first-round picks was “a hard no” from Phoenix in KD negotiations last summer.
Windy said new Suns owner Mat Ishbia made the push to get it done this time around. – 9:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant is on the Suns! For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about arguably the biggest midseason trade in NBA history, the massive risks that come with it, why they’re worth it, and more ripple effects to consider: https://t.co/x7ks6CFE5a pic.twitter.com/90RY8b78Sl – 9:03 AM
Kevin Durant is on the Suns! For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about arguably the biggest midseason trade in NBA history, the massive risks that come with it, why they’re worth it, and more ripple effects to consider: https://t.co/x7ks6CFE5a pic.twitter.com/90RY8b78Sl – 9:03 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Hearing all the plans of a championship parade in Phoenix I remind you that it is 2023 and injuries and age are creeping up on CP3, KD does get hurt and Mikal Bridges was a huge part of their success. Good core if everything stays sunny, but see Brooklyn for what could go wrong – 9:01 AM
Hearing all the plans of a championship parade in Phoenix I remind you that it is 2023 and injuries and age are creeping up on CP3, KD does get hurt and Mikal Bridges was a huge part of their success. Good core if everything stays sunny, but see Brooklyn for what could go wrong – 9:01 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver absolutely needs another big wing now to deal with KD. The question is which jumbo wing will they target?
Phoenix grabbing KD would push me deep into talks on OG if possible. Crowder at the minimum.
Either way, Denver needs an upgrade now somewhere on their roster. – 8:56 AM
Denver absolutely needs another big wing now to deal with KD. The question is which jumbo wing will they target?
Phoenix grabbing KD would push me deep into talks on OG if possible. Crowder at the minimum.
Either way, Denver needs an upgrade now somewhere on their roster. – 8:56 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jumped on @DRonESPN with two of the best – @RothenbergESPN & @HDumpty39 – to talk Knicks, Nets, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin and the NBA Trade Deadline. It’s always a fun conversation with those two: espn.com/espnradio/play… – 8:50 AM
Jumped on @DRonESPN with two of the best – @RothenbergESPN & @HDumpty39 – to talk Knicks, Nets, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin and the NBA Trade Deadline. It’s always a fun conversation with those two: espn.com/espnradio/play… – 8:50 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
It was kind of predictable for that Nets core to go up in flames, but during the extremely short time KD, Kyrie and Harden were together and healthy their offense was beyond spectacular. They missed their window the first season and then slammed it shut on each other’s fingers. – 8:47 AM
It was kind of predictable for that Nets core to go up in flames, but during the extremely short time KD, Kyrie and Harden were together and healthy their offense was beyond spectacular. They missed their window the first season and then slammed it shut on each other’s fingers. – 8:47 AM
Aron Phillips @the_real_aron
This is crazy to me: KD, Kyrie and Harden played a total of 16 games together. – 8:45 AM
This is crazy to me: KD, Kyrie and Harden played a total of 16 games together. – 8:45 AM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
We’re going live shortly to talk NBA Trade Deadline — Durant, Poeltl, Hart, Westbrook, etc. — youtube.com/live/Ad88m8sWi… – 8:44 AM
We’re going live shortly to talk NBA Trade Deadline — Durant, Poeltl, Hart, Westbrook, etc. — youtube.com/live/Ad88m8sWi… – 8:44 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Good Morning It’s Basketball: Good morning! Yep, the Suns traded a bunch for Kevin Durant ziller.substack.com/p/good-morning… – 8:43 AM
Good Morning It’s Basketball: Good morning! Yep, the Suns traded a bunch for Kevin Durant ziller.substack.com/p/good-morning… – 8:43 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @AZSports in five minutes to talk about Kevin Durant. – 8:41 AM
Jumping on @AZSports in five minutes to talk about Kevin Durant. – 8:41 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
.@WindhorstESPN summed up the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade perfectly 😅
“The whole league went ‘Holy bleep!’” pic.twitter.com/trl25iNxAY – 8:39 AM
.@WindhorstESPN summed up the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade perfectly 😅
“The whole league went ‘Holy bleep!’” pic.twitter.com/trl25iNxAY – 8:39 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Most mid-range field goals over the last 5 seasons:
DeMar DeRozan – 1,123
Devin Booker – 755
Kevin Durant – 727
Chris Paul – 631
Booker, Durant and Paul are now teammates on the Suns. – 8:34 AM
Most mid-range field goals over the last 5 seasons:
DeMar DeRozan – 1,123
Devin Booker – 755
Kevin Durant – 727
Chris Paul – 631
Booker, Durant and Paul are now teammates on the Suns. – 8:34 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
🚨Kevin Durant trade breakdown🚨
youtu.be/pLGNuHkPkXI
via @YouTube – 8:27 AM
🚨Kevin Durant trade breakdown🚨
youtu.be/pLGNuHkPkXI
via @YouTube – 8:27 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Kevin Durant is heading to Phoenix
As KD leaves the Nets, @TheFrankIsola is surprised how fast things changed this year in Brooklyn
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/ajx4GIlJ1P – 8:25 AM
Kevin Durant is heading to PhoenixAs KD leaves the Nets, @TheFrankIsola is surprised how fast things changed this year in Brooklyn
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/ajx4GIlJ1P – 8:25 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Ishbia owns the team for like 3 hours, and all he does is add Kevin Durant! Best first day ever? – 8:23 AM
Ishbia owns the team for like 3 hours, and all he does is add Kevin Durant! Best first day ever? – 8:23 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Suns’ odds to win the NBA championship went from +1800 to +460 on @FDSportsbook after acquiring Kevin Durant.
Phoenix is also now the consensus betting favorite to win the West. – 8:19 AM
The Suns’ odds to win the NBA championship went from +1800 to +460 on @FDSportsbook after acquiring Kevin Durant.
Phoenix is also now the consensus betting favorite to win the West. – 8:19 AM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
What @Brian Windhorst just broke down and @Adrian Wojnarowski elaborated on just now on @Get Up that lays out the timeline of KD/Suns/ownership change is eye-opening and in my opinion screams of back channel conversations to get KD what he wanted. Amazing. – 8:13 AM
What @Brian Windhorst just broke down and @Adrian Wojnarowski elaborated on just now on @Get Up that lays out the timeline of KD/Suns/ownership change is eye-opening and in my opinion screams of back channel conversations to get KD what he wanted. Amazing. – 8:13 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
NBA deadline updates: Durant off table as possible Heat target; Lakers muddle Heat market. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… How today’s 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline is impacting the Heat. – 8:04 AM
NBA deadline updates: Durant off table as possible Heat target; Lakers muddle Heat market. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… How today’s 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline is impacting the Heat. – 8:04 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Is KD the best player traded since Shaq in 2004? Since KAREEM? Am I a prisoner of the moment? – 7:58 AM
Is KD the best player traded since Shaq in 2004? Since KAREEM? Am I a prisoner of the moment? – 7:58 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets blow it up, reportedly trade Kevin Durant to Suns nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/09/net… – 7:51 AM
Nets blow it up, reportedly trade Kevin Durant to Suns nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/09/net… – 7:51 AM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
The big picture develpoment in this KD/Suns deal is that the market for trading a superstar has adjusted downward making the Gobert deal an extreme outlier that won’t be used as a standard anymore. – 7:50 AM
The big picture develpoment in this KD/Suns deal is that the market for trading a superstar has adjusted downward making the Gobert deal an extreme outlier that won’t be used as a standard anymore. – 7:50 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From the edge of going to sleep last night, the Nets traded Kevin Durant to Phoenix in a stunner, ending an era of hypotheticals, drama and injuries with one playoff series win in four years: theathletic.com/4171134/2023/0… – 7:41 AM
From the edge of going to sleep last night, the Nets traded Kevin Durant to Phoenix in a stunner, ending an era of hypotheticals, drama and injuries with one playoff series win in four years: theathletic.com/4171134/2023/0… – 7:41 AM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
There was probably no other way given the Gobert precedent, but wow. How much longer until bridges is better than Durant? Could be years, could be relatively soon – 7:39 AM
There was probably no other way given the Gobert precedent, but wow. How much longer until bridges is better than Durant? Could be years, could be relatively soon – 7:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“On paper.” Tim Legler on #Suns with Kevin Durant.
“That’s the team that should be favorite.” pic.twitter.com/IYTH9GOVDJ – 7:38 AM
“On paper.” Tim Legler on #Suns with Kevin Durant.
“That’s the team that should be favorite.” pic.twitter.com/IYTH9GOVDJ – 7:38 AM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
One week into his Knicks tenure, Isiah Thomas traded Moochie Norris and John Amaechi for Clarence Weatherspoon. I see nothing but parallels with this Durant trade. – 7:34 AM
One week into his Knicks tenure, Isiah Thomas traded Moochie Norris and John Amaechi for Clarence Weatherspoon. I see nothing but parallels with this Durant trade. – 7:34 AM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Every year there is an injured player that is traded, causing all kinds of issues in my database. Never though Durant would be the one this year but here we are. – 7:33 AM
Every year there is an injured player that is traded, causing all kinds of issues in my database. Never though Durant would be the one this year but here we are. – 7:33 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Shortly after that, @wojespn tweeted that with so many teams in the West loading up and especially with presence of Durant in Phoenix, the interest/possible price for Raptors O.G. Anunoby has possibly increased even more. Think teams like Memphis, New Orleans, Denver, GSW … – 7:30 AM
Shortly after that, @wojespn tweeted that with so many teams in the West loading up and especially with presence of Durant in Phoenix, the interest/possible price for Raptors O.G. Anunoby has possibly increased even more. Think teams like Memphis, New Orleans, Denver, GSW … – 7:30 AM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Super job by Mat Ishbia/James Jones in getting Durant while keeping Ayton. Durant and Booker have a close relationship and work out plenty in the off-season together. This was KD’s desired partner when he asked out last July and he now gets to him. – 7:27 AM
Super job by Mat Ishbia/James Jones in getting Durant while keeping Ayton. Durant and Booker have a close relationship and work out plenty in the off-season together. This was KD’s desired partner when he asked out last July and he now gets to him. – 7:27 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
This happened shortly before the Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant (and TJ Warren) to Phoenix for four unprotected first, a pick swap and Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder. – 7:27 AM
This happened shortly before the Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant (and TJ Warren) to Phoenix for four unprotected first, a pick swap and Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder. – 7:27 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
chris paul, devin booker, kevin durant, (torrey craig? landry shamet? tj warren?), and deandre ayton is a pretty good starting five! – 7:15 AM
chris paul, devin booker, kevin durant, (torrey craig? landry shamet? tj warren?), and deandre ayton is a pretty good starting five! – 7:15 AM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
JULY 2019: Rockets trade Chris Paul. two firsts and two swaps for Russell Westbrook.
FEBRUARY 2023: Suns acquire Kevin Durant to pair with Chris Paul to create a title favourite. Russell Westbrook is traded for D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt.
💁 – 7:14 AM
JULY 2019: Rockets trade Chris Paul. two firsts and two swaps for Russell Westbrook.
FEBRUARY 2023: Suns acquire Kevin Durant to pair with Chris Paul to create a title favourite. Russell Westbrook is traded for D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt.
💁 – 7:14 AM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Super job by Mat Ishiba/James Jones in getting Durant while keeping Ayton. Durant and Booker have a close relationship and work out plenty in the off-season together. This was KD’s desired partner when he asked out last July and he now gets to him. – 7:14 AM
Super job by Mat Ishiba/James Jones in getting Durant while keeping Ayton. Durant and Booker have a close relationship and work out plenty in the off-season together. This was KD’s desired partner when he asked out last July and he now gets to him. – 7:14 AM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Super job by Mat Ishiba/James Jones I’m getting Durant while keeping Ayton. Durant and Booker have a close relationship and work out plenty in the off-season together. This was KD’s desired partner when he asked out last July and he now gets to him. – 7:09 AM
Super job by Mat Ishiba/James Jones I’m getting Durant while keeping Ayton. Durant and Booker have a close relationship and work out plenty in the off-season together. This was KD’s desired partner when he asked out last July and he now gets to him. – 7:09 AM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
just woke up and 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. the guy really bought the Suns and then immediately got Kevin Durant – 7:07 AM
just woke up and 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. the guy really bought the Suns and then immediately got Kevin Durant – 7:07 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Suns @ Mavs.
Luka/Kyrie vs. Booker/KD.
Sunday, March 5th.
Noon tipoff CT.
ABC. – 7:04 AM
Suns @ Mavs.
Luka/Kyrie vs. Booker/KD.
Sunday, March 5th.
Noon tipoff CT.
ABC. – 7:04 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Suns land Kevin Durant in blockbuster Nets deal! 🚨
We’re covering every rumor and transaction all day until today’s 3p ET deadline on NBA Radio!
Hear @Frank Isola & @Mitch Lawrence right now on channel 86!
📻 https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw
📺 https://t.co/2EGWb8EO6Y pic.twitter.com/XiUMfpOusC – 7:01 AM
Suns land Kevin Durant in blockbuster Nets deal! 🚨
We’re covering every rumor and transaction all day until today’s 3p ET deadline on NBA Radio!
Hear @Frank Isola & @Mitch Lawrence right now on channel 86!
📻 https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw
📺 https://t.co/2EGWb8EO6Y pic.twitter.com/XiUMfpOusC – 7:01 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
KYRIE IRVING ON KEVIN DURANT
“We just cared about seeing each other be places that we can thrive and whether that be together, whether it be apart… There’s never been one moment where I felt like he’s been angry at me for decisions I’ve made.” pic.twitter.com/LVLTnvCaPw – 6:50 AM
KYRIE IRVING ON KEVIN DURANT
“We just cared about seeing each other be places that we can thrive and whether that be together, whether it be apart… There’s never been one moment where I felt like he’s been angry at me for decisions I’ve made.” pic.twitter.com/LVLTnvCaPw – 6:50 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
FOR THE EARLY EAST COAST RISERS:
Phoenix Suns landing superstar Kevin Durant in blockbuster trade with Brooklyn Nets #Suns #Nets https://t.co/FzUbr2yzFS via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/ZGyPy0lKqy – 6:25 AM
FOR THE EARLY EAST COAST RISERS:
Phoenix Suns landing superstar Kevin Durant in blockbuster trade with Brooklyn Nets #Suns #Nets https://t.co/FzUbr2yzFS via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/ZGyPy0lKqy – 6:25 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Nets trade Kevin Durant in deadline blockbuster nj.com/sports/2023/02… – 6:25 AM
Nets trade Kevin Durant in deadline blockbuster nj.com/sports/2023/02… – 6:25 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Column for @celticsblog — The #Suns traded for Kevin Durant. Assessing every #Celtics consideration as another power joins them atop the #NBA.
Of course, you have to ask, should the C’s have considered the same move? Could they have? celticsblog.com/2023/2/9/23591… – 6:03 AM
Column for @celticsblog — The #Suns traded for Kevin Durant. Assessing every #Celtics consideration as another power joins them atop the #NBA.
Of course, you have to ask, should the C’s have considered the same move? Could they have? celticsblog.com/2023/2/9/23591… – 6:03 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
ICYMI overnight — The Suns traded for Kevin Durant and altered the playoff path for Celtics. Unlike before, it looks like a powerful opponent could emerge from the west.
First, all eyes turn toward what Brooklyn does next: https://t.co/5LK9UBT5bv pic.twitter.com/6aosq1s7GW – 5:52 AM
ICYMI overnight — The Suns traded for Kevin Durant and altered the playoff path for Celtics. Unlike before, it looks like a powerful opponent could emerge from the west.
First, all eyes turn toward what Brooklyn does next: https://t.co/5LK9UBT5bv pic.twitter.com/6aosq1s7GW – 5:52 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Some people really seem to be underestimating how big of a floor raiser @KDTrey5 is – best pure scorer in the NBA, legit unguardable. PHX def has some depth issues but the way KD, CP3 and Booker will be able to compliment each others games (and stagger) should be effortless – 5:27 AM
Some people really seem to be underestimating how big of a floor raiser @KDTrey5 is – best pure scorer in the NBA, legit unguardable. PHX def has some depth issues but the way KD, CP3 and Booker will be able to compliment each others games (and stagger) should be effortless – 5:27 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
My 4AM KD trade emergency pod:
-Reflection on the 7/11 era
-Assessing the return
-Where do Nets go from here?
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 5:09 AM
My 4AM KD trade emergency pod:
-Reflection on the 7/11 era
-Assessing the return
-Where do Nets go from here?
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 5:09 AM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
The latest Nets era appears to be over. The Nets agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Suns.
“I just am glad he got out of there,” Kyrie Irving said.
nytimes.com/2023/02/09/spo… – 5:04 AM
The latest Nets era appears to be over. The Nets agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Suns.
“I just am glad he got out of there,” Kyrie Irving said.
nytimes.com/2023/02/09/spo… – 5:04 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 Should OKC bring back Russell Westbrook?
🏀 KD to the Suns
🏀 Toronto controls the West
🏀 How will the rest of this season play out for OKC?
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
https://t.co/Bp1JhR7BWl pic.twitter.com/7Snd4OtJMa – 4:53 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 Should OKC bring back Russell Westbrook?
🏀 KD to the Suns
🏀 Toronto controls the West
🏀 How will the rest of this season play out for OKC?
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
https://t.co/Bp1JhR7BWl pic.twitter.com/7Snd4OtJMa – 4:53 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Can the Nuggets counter Kevin Durant to the Suns? Should they?
Here’s what Wednesday night’s bombshell has me thinking:
thednvr.com/can-the-nugget… – 4:49 AM
Can the Nuggets counter Kevin Durant to the Suns? Should they?
Here’s what Wednesday night’s bombshell has me thinking:
thednvr.com/can-the-nugget… – 4:49 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The Pacific Division now includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Chris Paul. The Sacramento Kings lead the division. – 4:48 AM
The Pacific Division now includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Chris Paul. The Sacramento Kings lead the division. – 4:48 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
On the inevitability of Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, for @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durant-a… – 4:30 AM
On the inevitability of Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, for @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durant-a… – 4:30 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kevin Durant is heading to Phoenix in blockbuster trade eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:21 AM
Kevin Durant is heading to Phoenix in blockbuster trade eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:21 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I love that Mat Ishbia pulling a King Joffrey and not being tired will always be a part of the story about the night Kevin Durant joined the Phoenix Suns:
https://t.co/WzLytK6Pur pic.twitter.com/s7H9sjIMPb – 4:19 AM
I love that Mat Ishbia pulling a King Joffrey and not being tired will always be a part of the story about the night Kevin Durant joined the Phoenix Suns:
https://t.co/WzLytK6Pur pic.twitter.com/s7H9sjIMPb – 4:19 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Smart was out. Horford and Robert Williams joined him. Jaylen Brown did too, suffering a facial fracture during the second quarter.
Down four starters, the Celtics beat a good 76ers team. Then Kevin Durant was traded.
My story on an interesting night: theathletic.com/4171180/2023/0… – 4:18 AM
Smart was out. Horford and Robert Williams joined him. Jaylen Brown did too, suffering a facial fracture during the second quarter.
Down four starters, the Celtics beat a good 76ers team. Then Kevin Durant was traded.
My story on an interesting night: theathletic.com/4171180/2023/0… – 4:18 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Suns landing Kevin Durant — and how the night and negotiations unfolded espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:12 AM
ESPN story on the Suns landing Kevin Durant — and how the night and negotiations unfolded espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:12 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Phoenix Suns acquire Kevin Durant in blockbuster trade sportando.basketball/en/suns-kevin-… – 4:02 AM
Phoenix Suns acquire Kevin Durant in blockbuster trade sportando.basketball/en/suns-kevin-… – 4:02 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
KD TRADE BREAKDOWN:
• PHX: Kevin Durant & TJ Warren
• BKN: Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, 4 Unprotected 1sts (’23, ’25, ’27, ’29), and a Pick Swap in ’28
PHX needs to sign 1 player.
KD’s 15% Trade Bonus is voided.
BKN created 2 TPEs: $7.9M and $1.8M – 3:33 AM
KD TRADE BREAKDOWN:
• PHX: Kevin Durant & TJ Warren
• BKN: Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, 4 Unprotected 1sts (’23, ’25, ’27, ’29), and a Pick Swap in ’28
PHX needs to sign 1 player.
KD’s 15% Trade Bonus is voided.
BKN created 2 TPEs: $7.9M and $1.8M – 3:33 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: After going home early last spring, the Phoenix Suns went big, trading for Kevin Durant. The arms race at the trade deadline is on sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durants-… – 3:25 AM
New for @YahooSports: After going home early last spring, the Phoenix Suns went big, trading for Kevin Durant. The arms race at the trade deadline is on sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durants-… – 3:25 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant is joining the Phoenix Suns! So of course we had an emergency midnight podcast on @PHNX_Suns to give our thoughts on this franchise-altering trade
Listen: https://t.co/ewVh6HjmBg
Watch: https://t.co/zBNqORWvcU pic.twitter.com/gvwJ25aVB1 – 3:18 AM
Kevin Durant is joining the Phoenix Suns! So of course we had an emergency midnight podcast on @PHNX_Suns to give our thoughts on this franchise-altering trade
Listen: https://t.co/ewVh6HjmBg
Watch: https://t.co/zBNqORWvcU pic.twitter.com/gvwJ25aVB1 – 3:18 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kevin Durant is heading to Pheonix in blockbuster trade eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 3:16 AM
Kevin Durant is heading to Pheonix in blockbuster trade eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 3:16 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Steph, Klay, KD, CP3, Booker, Kawhi, PG, LeBron, AD are now all in the same division… AND who is on top? De’Aaron Fox and the Kings 👀 Only a few games ahead, but still, that’s crazy… pic.twitter.com/6T1sWhMfqP – 3:13 AM
Steph, Klay, KD, CP3, Booker, Kawhi, PG, LeBron, AD are now all in the same division… AND who is on top? De’Aaron Fox and the Kings 👀 Only a few games ahead, but still, that’s crazy… pic.twitter.com/6T1sWhMfqP – 3:13 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets trading Kevin Durant to #Suns in a huge #NBA trade deadline blockbuster – the third superstar to bolt Brooklyn in under 12 months. nypost.com/2023/02/09/net… via @nypostsports – 3:10 AM
#Nets trading Kevin Durant to #Suns in a huge #NBA trade deadline blockbuster – the third superstar to bolt Brooklyn in under 12 months. nypost.com/2023/02/09/net… via @nypostsports – 3:10 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Josh Hart got traded literally minutes before tipoff tonight in Portland and the KD news dropped right when Donte DiVincenzo was finishing his postgame press conference.
What a night. Still wrapping my head around this one – 3:10 AM
Josh Hart got traded literally minutes before tipoff tonight in Portland and the KD news dropped right when Donte DiVincenzo was finishing his postgame press conference.
What a night. Still wrapping my head around this one – 3:10 AM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
Kevin Durant traded from Brooklyn Nets to Phoenix Suns: Report bit.ly/3YE0DAY?utm_ca… – 3:07 AM
Kevin Durant traded from Brooklyn Nets to Phoenix Suns: Report bit.ly/3YE0DAY?utm_ca… – 3:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
From “Is Devin Booker actually good?” to Chris Paul and Kevin Durant wanting to play with him.
Monty Williams, James Jones, Mat Ishbia and tons of other people deserve credit for turning the Suns into a contender and destination around the league, but it all starts with Book. – 2:57 AM
From “Is Devin Booker actually good?” to Chris Paul and Kevin Durant wanting to play with him.
Monty Williams, James Jones, Mat Ishbia and tons of other people deserve credit for turning the Suns into a contender and destination around the league, but it all starts with Book. – 2:57 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Kyrie Irving reacts to Kevin Durant trade to Suns: ‘I’m just glad he got out of there’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:56 AM
Kyrie Irving reacts to Kevin Durant trade to Suns: ‘I’m just glad he got out of there’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:56 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
We shall see what happens tomorrow.
But…
Suns get Durant
Dallas gets Kyrie
Lakers get Russell, Vanderbilt, Rui and Beasley.
Blazers get Cam Reddish.
Sounds about right. – 2:54 AM
We shall see what happens tomorrow.
But…
Suns get Durant
Dallas gets Kyrie
Lakers get Russell, Vanderbilt, Rui and Beasley.
Blazers get Cam Reddish.
Sounds about right. – 2:54 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
I like the Nets immediate and long term future a whole lot more than the setting Suns. Durant is almost as fragile as A. Davis. Paul’s warranty has run out. Ayton must become Bill Russell on defense. Demonstrated total disregard & disdain for restocking roster with 1st rounders. – 2:51 AM
I like the Nets immediate and long term future a whole lot more than the setting Suns. Durant is almost as fragile as A. Davis. Paul’s warranty has run out. Ayton must become Bill Russell on defense. Demonstrated total disregard & disdain for restocking roster with 1st rounders. – 2:51 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If Brooklyn was gonna trade KD, why did they take back a win now package from Dallas? – 2:50 AM
If Brooklyn was gonna trade KD, why did they take back a win now package from Dallas? – 2:50 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kyrie Irving on Kevin Durant being traded from Nets to Suns: ‘I’m just glad that he got out of there’
cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie… – 2:48 AM
Kyrie Irving on Kevin Durant being traded from Nets to Suns: ‘I’m just glad that he got out of there’
cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie… – 2:48 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving reacts to Kevin Durant trade to Phoenix: ‘I’m just glad he got out of there’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:46 AM
Kyrie Irving reacts to Kevin Durant trade to Phoenix: ‘I’m just glad he got out of there’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:46 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nets really traded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for Cam Thomas and Victor Wembanyama. – 2:46 AM
Nets really traded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for Cam Thomas and Victor Wembanyama. – 2:46 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
It’s worth noting that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are friends and have trained together in the offseason.
When two focal points are adjusting to playing together and trying to get on the same page, it typically helps when they already have a relationship. – 2:45 AM
It’s worth noting that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are friends and have trained together in the offseason.
When two focal points are adjusting to playing together and trying to get on the same page, it typically helps when they already have a relationship. – 2:45 AM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Kevin Durant trade grades are here: es.pn/3XlOos0 (ESPN+)
As always, the running file preview might not show the latest update, but it should be on the page. – 2:41 AM
Kevin Durant trade grades are here: es.pn/3XlOos0 (ESPN+)
As always, the running file preview might not show the latest update, but it should be on the page. – 2:41 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kyrie Irving found out about Kevin Durant being traded when he was in the post-game press conference.
Kyrie reacted to the trade, providing a lengthy and honest answer about what really happened in Brooklyn 👇
basketnews.com/news-185014-ky… – 2:35 AM
Kyrie Irving found out about Kevin Durant being traded when he was in the post-game press conference.
Kyrie reacted to the trade, providing a lengthy and honest answer about what really happened in Brooklyn 👇
basketnews.com/news-185014-ky… – 2:35 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
KD landing with PHX will likely increase OG’s market value, which is at an all-time high for a non-All Star. TOR could cash in on his value and then retain both Gary & Fred. Lots of options for TOR in the final hours. All eyes on OG, Gary & Fred. – 2:35 AM
KD landing with PHX will likely increase OG’s market value, which is at an all-time high for a non-All Star. TOR could cash in on his value and then retain both Gary & Fred. Lots of options for TOR in the final hours. All eyes on OG, Gary & Fred. – 2:35 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Hold up: Kevin Durant to the Suns?
CP3. Booker. Durant. Ayton.
It’s over. The West is settled. pic.twitter.com/7xTW6gpraz – 2:32 AM
Hold up: Kevin Durant to the Suns?
CP3. Booker. Durant. Ayton.
It’s over. The West is settled. pic.twitter.com/7xTW6gpraz – 2:32 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I understand that Nugglife has Denver fans on edge 24/7, but I’m gonna need everyone to breathe about the KD thing.
The playoffs are about having a big enough ship to ride out the waves, and Denver has the biggest aircraft carrier in the league. Enjoy the battle – it’ll be fun. – 2:26 AM
I understand that Nugglife has Denver fans on edge 24/7, but I’m gonna need everyone to breathe about the KD thing.
The playoffs are about having a big enough ship to ride out the waves, and Denver has the biggest aircraft carrier in the league. Enjoy the battle – it’ll be fun. – 2:26 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re up late talking about the big KD trade news and how it impacts the #Rockets playback.tv/rocketswatch – 2:25 AM
We’re up late talking about the big KD trade news and how it impacts the #Rockets playback.tv/rocketswatch – 2:25 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Suns are at the Mavericks on Sunday March 5 which will be Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s first game against each other since leaving the Nets. – 2:24 AM
Suns are at the Mavericks on Sunday March 5 which will be Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s first game against each other since leaving the Nets. – 2:24 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
KD and Kyrie left behind 7 total playoff wins, two first round sweeps, a broken Ben Simmons and 15 3 + D wings. Thanks for everything Brooklyn! – 2:23 AM
KD and Kyrie left behind 7 total playoff wins, two first round sweeps, a broken Ben Simmons and 15 3 + D wings. Thanks for everything Brooklyn! – 2:23 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Phoenix Suns are acquiring Kevin Durant.
It is the biggest trade in franchise history so by default it becomes the biggest gamble in franchise history.
The price matches the precedent.
On KD’s greatness, the risk/reward and much more: arizonasports.com/story/3200785/… – 2:21 AM
The Phoenix Suns are acquiring Kevin Durant.
It is the biggest trade in franchise history so by default it becomes the biggest gamble in franchise history.
The price matches the precedent.
On KD’s greatness, the risk/reward and much more: arizonasports.com/story/3200785/… – 2:21 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
If Nets-Suns Kevin Durant trade hadn’t been finalized tonight, teams expected to pick it up early Thursday AM & get to finish line. For Nets, finalizing it early Thurs gives them opportunity to do more before 3p deadline. BKN spoke w/a few teams about Ben Simmons post-Kyrie trade – 2:14 AM
If Nets-Suns Kevin Durant trade hadn’t been finalized tonight, teams expected to pick it up early Thursday AM & get to finish line. For Nets, finalizing it early Thurs gives them opportunity to do more before 3p deadline. BKN spoke w/a few teams about Ben Simmons post-Kyrie trade – 2:14 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant to sign with Phoenix Suns
sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 2:14 AM
Kevin Durant to sign with Phoenix Suns
sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 2:14 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I was in New York when Kyrie Irving got traded Sunday and now in Phoenix as Kevin Durant gets traded pic.twitter.com/1GeHps6KrS – 2:12 AM
I was in New York when Kyrie Irving got traded Sunday and now in Phoenix as Kevin Durant gets traded pic.twitter.com/1GeHps6KrS – 2:12 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Insaaaaaaaaaane night!
Dropped a new podcast on the Kings win:
🔊: bit.ly/3IbhBkU
📺: bit.ly/3DVhoQp
Plus, our instant reaction to the KD trade:
📺: youtube.com/watch?v=2tQYBr…
Buckle up!! – 2:11 AM
Insaaaaaaaaaane night!
Dropped a new podcast on the Kings win:
🔊: bit.ly/3IbhBkU
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Plus, our instant reaction to the KD trade:
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Buckle up!! – 2:11 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This postseason might feature…
Kevin Durant vs. Kyrie Irving
Kevin Durant vs. the Warriors
LeBron James vs. Kyrie Irving
LeBron James vs. the Warriors
And that’s just the old dudes! The young teams are pretty damn good themselves. – 2:07 AM
This postseason might feature…
Kevin Durant vs. Kyrie Irving
Kevin Durant vs. the Warriors
LeBron James vs. Kyrie Irving
LeBron James vs. the Warriors
And that’s just the old dudes! The young teams are pretty damn good themselves. – 2:07 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Toronto’s talks on forward O.G. Anunoby are rolling into the final hours of the trade deadline. The landing of Kevin Durant with the Suns could escalate Anunoby’s value among Western Conference teams pursuing an elite forward to defend Durant. – 2:07 AM
Toronto’s talks on forward O.G. Anunoby are rolling into the final hours of the trade deadline. The landing of Kevin Durant with the Suns could escalate Anunoby’s value among Western Conference teams pursuing an elite forward to defend Durant. – 2:07 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
This deal also sets up another chance for KD to finally play in front of fans at Chase Center.
The Suns play the Warriors in San Francisco on March 13. – 2:06 AM
This deal also sets up another chance for KD to finally play in front of fans at Chase Center.
The Suns play the Warriors in San Francisco on March 13. – 2:06 AM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
In 4 days…
Kyrie was traded to DAL…
LeBron set the all-time scoring record…
Durant was traded to PHX…
Westbrook was dealt from LAL…
Multiple other deals went down…
Mannnn, the NBA is wild. – 2:04 AM
In 4 days…
Kyrie was traded to DAL…
LeBron set the all-time scoring record…
Durant was traded to PHX…
Westbrook was dealt from LAL…
Multiple other deals went down…
Mannnn, the NBA is wild. – 2:04 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Nets Trade Kevin Durant to Suns | Powered by @betonline_ag, @HelloFresh & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:00 AM
LIVE Garden Report: Nets Trade Kevin Durant to Suns | Powered by @betonline_ag, @HelloFresh & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:00 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Mitchell, Kyrie, Russell (to lesser extent) and Durant heading elsewhere uis tough stretch for franchise that brought us Zo, Shaq, Hardaway, LeBron, Bosh through trades or FA. Such is life. – 1:59 AM
Mitchell, Kyrie, Russell (to lesser extent) and Durant heading elsewhere uis tough stretch for franchise that brought us Zo, Shaq, Hardaway, LeBron, Bosh through trades or FA. Such is life. – 1:59 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Big loser in the Durant trade: Kyrie. Any question of whether or not he’ll work in Dallas is a moot point now. – 1:56 AM
Big loser in the Durant trade: Kyrie. Any question of whether or not he’ll work in Dallas is a moot point now. – 1:56 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The documentary that gets made about the Kevin Durant/Kyrie Irving era Nets is really gonna be something. Jacque Vaughn had more coaching stints than the team had playoff series wins – 1:55 AM
The documentary that gets made about the Kevin Durant/Kyrie Irving era Nets is really gonna be something. Jacque Vaughn had more coaching stints than the team had playoff series wins – 1:55 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie on KD getting traded to the Suns: “I’m glad he got out of there (Brooklyn).” – 1:55 AM
Kyrie on KD getting traded to the Suns: “I’m glad he got out of there (Brooklyn).” – 1:55 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Forgot KD was out through the All-Star break, therefore wouldn’t play the Kings on Valentine’s Day. – 1:53 AM
Forgot KD was out through the All-Star break, therefore wouldn’t play the Kings on Valentine’s Day. – 1:53 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Phoenix Suns salary cap situation.
They could be paying KD, Booker and Ayton a combined $144.3 million by 2025-26.
hoopshype.com/lists/phoenix-… – 1:53 AM
Phoenix Suns salary cap situation.
They could be paying KD, Booker and Ayton a combined $144.3 million by 2025-26.
hoopshype.com/lists/phoenix-… – 1:53 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amazing to think that by the end of the season Durant, Westbrook and Harden will have combined to have played on 11 teams since they were OKC teammates. – 1:51 AM
Amazing to think that by the end of the season Durant, Westbrook and Harden will have combined to have played on 11 teams since they were OKC teammates. – 1:51 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
For the night owls: A first look at the Kevin Durant trade through a Celtics lens. What does it mean for Boston at the trade deadline and beyond masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 1:50 AM
For the night owls: A first look at the Kevin Durant trade through a Celtics lens. What does it mean for Boston at the trade deadline and beyond masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 1:50 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There’s a chance that the Brooklyn Nets are responsible for both Conference Finals
Suns (Kevin Durant) vs Mavericks (Kyrie Irving)
76ers (James Harden) vs Celtics (Jaylen Brown/Jayson Tatum) – 1:49 AM
There’s a chance that the Brooklyn Nets are responsible for both Conference Finals
Suns (Kevin Durant) vs Mavericks (Kyrie Irving)
76ers (James Harden) vs Celtics (Jaylen Brown/Jayson Tatum) – 1:49 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Apologies, shot several Irving videos, THIS is his reaction to the Durant trade. pic.twitter.com/PF3fri4hmf – 1:49 AM
Apologies, shot several Irving videos, THIS is his reaction to the Durant trade. pic.twitter.com/PF3fri4hmf – 1:49 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
NBA Trade Deadline 2023: Kevin Durant reportedly traded from Brooklyn to Phoenix
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/02/k… – 1:49 AM
NBA Trade Deadline 2023: Kevin Durant reportedly traded from Brooklyn to Phoenix
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/02/k… – 1:49 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
KD will be able to say he played with Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul.
Four of the greatest point guards to ever do it. That’s wild. – 1:48 AM
KD will be able to say he played with Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul.
Four of the greatest point guards to ever do it. That’s wild. – 1:48 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most mid-range buckets per game:
4.5 — DeMar
4.0 — Durant
2.8 — Booker pic.twitter.com/QtjtVeAsSk – 1:48 AM
Most mid-range buckets per game:
4.5 — DeMar
4.0 — Durant
2.8 — Booker pic.twitter.com/QtjtVeAsSk – 1:48 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
So Kings return to Sacramento to host Kyrie Irving and his new Dallas Mavericks on Friday and Saturday, then head to Phoenix to spend Valentine’s Day on Tuesday with Kevin Durant and his new Phoenix Suns team. – 1:47 AM
So Kings return to Sacramento to host Kyrie Irving and his new Dallas Mavericks on Friday and Saturday, then head to Phoenix to spend Valentine’s Day on Tuesday with Kevin Durant and his new Phoenix Suns team. – 1:47 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Kevin Durant is on his way to the Valley of the Sun pic.twitter.com/IegCUWEQuF – 1:44 AM
Kevin Durant is on his way to the Valley of the Sun pic.twitter.com/IegCUWEQuF – 1:44 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Might be an all-nighter 😂.
Durant is joining #Suns.
1. What’re the #Nets doing?
2. #Suns new west…and TITLE favorite? Imagine a series vs. #Mavericks?
3. #Rockets quietly doing back flips.
4. And of course, did #Celtics miss out?
We’re live soon: youtube.com/live/3jy1xIG2b… – 1:43 AM
Might be an all-nighter 😂.
Durant is joining #Suns.
1. What’re the #Nets doing?
2. #Suns new west…and TITLE favorite? Imagine a series vs. #Mavericks?
3. #Rockets quietly doing back flips.
4. And of course, did #Celtics miss out?
We’re live soon: youtube.com/live/3jy1xIG2b… – 1:43 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Durant/Booker/CP3/Ayton
Suns were the #1 seed in 2022.
Suns were in the NBA Finals in 2021.
The hardest road. – 1:42 AM
Durant/Booker/CP3/Ayton
Suns were the #1 seed in 2022.
Suns were in the NBA Finals in 2021.
The hardest road. – 1:42 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Durant reportedly traded to Suns, changing the landscape of the East for Embiid, Harden libertyballers.com/2023/2/9/23592… – 1:42 AM
Durant reportedly traded to Suns, changing the landscape of the East for Embiid, Harden libertyballers.com/2023/2/9/23592… – 1:42 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets trading Kevin Durant to #Suns in #NBA trade deadline blockbuster nypost.com/2023/02/09/net… via @nypostsports – 1:39 AM
#Nets trading Kevin Durant to #Suns in #NBA trade deadline blockbuster nypost.com/2023/02/09/net… via @nypostsports – 1:39 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Total points scored by 2019 NBA free agents who signed in New York:
Julius Randle: 4,540
Kevin Durant: 3,744
Kyrie Irving: 3,331 – 1:38 AM
Total points scored by 2019 NBA free agents who signed in New York:
Julius Randle: 4,540
Kevin Durant: 3,744
Kyrie Irving: 3,331 – 1:38 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
lebron seeing the suns counter the lakers getting dlo by trading for kevin durant
pic.twitter.com/wBW0E2XXfV – 1:38 AM
lebron seeing the suns counter the lakers getting dlo by trading for kevin durant
pic.twitter.com/wBW0E2XXfV – 1:38 AM
Andrew Sharp @andrewsharp
Love KD, but he forced the Nets to trade for Harden, who’s a loser, and never said a word while Kyrie, another loser, quit on the team over and over again for three years straight. – 1:38 AM
Love KD, but he forced the Nets to trade for Harden, who’s a loser, and never said a word while Kyrie, another loser, quit on the team over and over again for three years straight. – 1:38 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have the best scoring averages in Nets history.
Brooklyn legends for life. – 1:38 AM
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have the best scoring averages in Nets history.
Brooklyn legends for life. – 1:38 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I see people saying Monte McNair has to make a move now after the Kevin Durant trade. Of course it makes the Kings path to a top seed more difficult.
The play for McNair is still to add roster depth if he can or stay put. Time for this core to get the hard experience they need. – 1:37 AM
I see people saying Monte McNair has to make a move now after the Kevin Durant trade. Of course it makes the Kings path to a top seed more difficult.
The play for McNair is still to add roster depth if he can or stay put. Time for this core to get the hard experience they need. – 1:37 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
It cost a lot, but Kevin Durant is joining the Phoenix Suns. We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns NOW to talk about it:
https://t.co/zBNqORVXnm pic.twitter.com/3JWAH4lu6S – 1:36 AM
It cost a lot, but Kevin Durant is joining the Phoenix Suns. We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns NOW to talk about it:
https://t.co/zBNqORVXnm pic.twitter.com/3JWAH4lu6S – 1:36 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
There was a lot of optimism within the Suns’ locker room last night — and that was before the KD news. Players believed that with Booker back the group would find it’s chemistry quickly.
“We’re going to have this thing rolling,” Ayton said.
Now it figures to really roll. – 1:36 AM
There was a lot of optimism within the Suns’ locker room last night — and that was before the KD news. Players believed that with Booker back the group would find it’s chemistry quickly.
“We’re going to have this thing rolling,” Ayton said.
Now it figures to really roll. – 1:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant:
13x All-Star
10x All-NBA
4x Scoring Champ
2x NBA Champ
2x Finals MVP
1x MVP
Four first-round picks. pic.twitter.com/Cp2XZElA4u – 1:35 AM
Kevin Durant:
13x All-Star
10x All-NBA
4x Scoring Champ
2x NBA Champ
2x Finals MVP
1x MVP
Four first-round picks. pic.twitter.com/Cp2XZElA4u – 1:35 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
Nets fans waking up tomorrow to find out Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun pic.twitter.com/vQS1Z1hpHo – 1:35 AM
Nets fans waking up tomorrow to find out Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun pic.twitter.com/vQS1Z1hpHo – 1:35 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
The game is already easy enough for KD. But for the first time he’ll play with a pure PG. Might average a light 35 in 20 minutes. – 1:34 AM
The game is already easy enough for KD. But for the first time he’ll play with a pure PG. Might average a light 35 in 20 minutes. – 1:34 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Imagine telling Thunder fans in 2016 that 7 years later, Russell Westbrook would be traded to his 5th team and Kevin Durant would be traded to his 4th team on the same night. – 1:33 AM
Imagine telling Thunder fans in 2016 that 7 years later, Russell Westbrook would be traded to his 5th team and Kevin Durant would be traded to his 4th team on the same night. – 1:33 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
Woj: “Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun.”
Nets fans waking up tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/vQS1Z1hpHo – 1:33 AM
Woj: “Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun.”
Nets fans waking up tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/vQS1Z1hpHo – 1:33 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Kevin Durant improves Phoenix’s defense too.
KD and Claxton were one of the best defensive duos this year. Elite switchability and rim protection.
Now the Suns can play KD at the 4 next to Deandre Ayton, or in the West playoffs go with KD at the 5 against anyone except Denver. pic.twitter.com/b1oXeWBvXY – 1:33 AM
Kevin Durant improves Phoenix’s defense too.
KD and Claxton were one of the best defensive duos this year. Elite switchability and rim protection.
Now the Suns can play KD at the 4 next to Deandre Ayton, or in the West playoffs go with KD at the 5 against anyone except Denver. pic.twitter.com/b1oXeWBvXY – 1:33 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat continues conversations on Lowry. We’ll see where it leads. Durant stings because package wasn’t incredibly great, but still better than anything Heat could offer with Bam off limits – 1:32 AM
Heat continues conversations on Lowry. We’ll see where it leads. Durant stings because package wasn’t incredibly great, but still better than anything Heat could offer with Bam off limits – 1:32 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It’s time to go get the KD stopper pic.twitter.com/o0J2wSoGsk – 1:32 AM
It’s time to go get the KD stopper pic.twitter.com/o0J2wSoGsk – 1:32 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving reacts to Durant trade: “I’m just glad he got out of there.” pic.twitter.com/kX4r7suHrJ – 1:30 AM
Irving reacts to Durant trade: “I’m just glad he got out of there.” pic.twitter.com/kX4r7suHrJ – 1:30 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kyrie Irving on Kevin Durant getting traded to the Suns pic.twitter.com/hLfnhWOOYg – 1:30 AM
Kyrie Irving on Kevin Durant getting traded to the Suns pic.twitter.com/hLfnhWOOYg – 1:30 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Kyrie Irving reacts to the Kevin Durant trade news: “I’m praying for his happiness.”
He’s looking forward to seeing KD more often now that they’re back in the same conference.
Mavs play the Suns in Dallas on March 5. pic.twitter.com/kPRtbSPicv – 1:29 AM
Kyrie Irving reacts to the Kevin Durant trade news: “I’m praying for his happiness.”
He’s looking forward to seeing KD more often now that they’re back in the same conference.
Mavs play the Suns in Dallas on March 5. pic.twitter.com/kPRtbSPicv – 1:29 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
We’re reacting to Kevin Durant joining the Phoenix Suns: twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAxR… – 1:29 AM
We’re reacting to Kevin Durant joining the Phoenix Suns: twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAxR… – 1:29 AM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
This was always the logical endpoint after Kyrie put in his trade request. Brooklyn wasn’t getting out of the East with KD and role players. Selling high now was the smart move – 1:28 AM
This was always the logical endpoint after Kyrie put in his trade request. Brooklyn wasn’t getting out of the East with KD and role players. Selling high now was the smart move – 1:28 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
In less than one year the Nets traded Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. All three players wanted out. That’s a wrap for the Nets. – 1:28 AM
In less than one year the Nets traded Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. All three players wanted out. That’s a wrap for the Nets. – 1:28 AM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Kevin Durant has shot an eFG% of 60% on short range jumpers, 56% on long two’s, and 57% from 3-point range this season. – 1:27 AM
Kevin Durant has shot an eFG% of 60% on short range jumpers, 56% on long two’s, and 57% from 3-point range this season. – 1:27 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant this season: 29.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 5.3 APG, 55.9 FG%, 37.6 3P%, 93.4 FT%
Automatically the greatest NBA player to ever wear a Suns jersey. Trading Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and 4 unprotected firsts stings, but for a guy like that, it’s an all-in move. Title or bust. – 1:26 AM
Kevin Durant this season: 29.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 5.3 APG, 55.9 FG%, 37.6 3P%, 93.4 FT%
Automatically the greatest NBA player to ever wear a Suns jersey. Trading Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and 4 unprotected firsts stings, but for a guy like that, it’s an all-in move. Title or bust. – 1:26 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
KD trade sent shockwaves throughout tNBA and certainly here in the hallway at Crypto where Kawhi and PG both learned of the deal as PG was finishing his press conference and Leonard was on his way to talk. Clippers certainly have to be feeling pressure now in West arms race. – 1:25 AM
KD trade sent shockwaves throughout tNBA and certainly here in the hallway at Crypto where Kawhi and PG both learned of the deal as PG was finishing his press conference and Leonard was on his way to talk. Clippers certainly have to be feeling pressure now in West arms race. – 1:25 AM
Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
like I said, call about KD. what’s the harm? great get by Phx – 1:25 AM
like I said, call about KD. what’s the harm? great get by Phx – 1:25 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were traded on the same day. Kind of funny. – 1:24 AM
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were traded on the same day. Kind of funny. – 1:24 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving might face each other in a playoff series. – 1:24 AM
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving might face each other in a playoff series. – 1:24 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s a much larger emphasis now on the Nuggets trading for another big, versatile wing/forward defender.
Aaron Gordon is one guy. Michael Porter can do some things in a KD matchup but probably not enough. Bruce Brown is too small. Christian Braun might be too. – 1:22 AM
There’s a much larger emphasis now on the Nuggets trading for another big, versatile wing/forward defender.
Aaron Gordon is one guy. Michael Porter can do some things in a KD matchup but probably not enough. Bruce Brown is too small. Christian Braun might be too. – 1:22 AM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Not Warrior fans in my mentions talking bout KD took the easy way out lol – 1:21 AM
Not Warrior fans in my mentions talking bout KD took the easy way out lol – 1:21 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
First question to Kyrie Irving was whether he saw news of the Kevin Durant trade.
“I’m happy we got the win tonight,” Irving said with a smile. “Can we start with our team please?” – 1:19 AM
First question to Kyrie Irving was whether he saw news of the Kevin Durant trade.
“I’m happy we got the win tonight,” Irving said with a smile. “Can we start with our team please?” – 1:19 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Stealth winner of the Kevin Durant trade: the Toronto Raptors.
The best wing scorer in the NBA just got traded to the Western Conference. Every good team in the West should be trying to upgrade its perimeter defense right now. Enter, OG Anunoby. – 1:19 AM
Stealth winner of the Kevin Durant trade: the Toronto Raptors.
The best wing scorer in the NBA just got traded to the Western Conference. Every good team in the West should be trying to upgrade its perimeter defense right now. Enter, OG Anunoby. – 1:19 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ishbia went from Isiah Thomas to Kevin Durant
Flex that March 5 Suns-Mavs game
The West is BACK 😳 – 1:18 AM
Ishbia went from Isiah Thomas to Kevin Durant
Flex that March 5 Suns-Mavs game
The West is BACK 😳 – 1:18 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
So the Suns:
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Torrey Craig
Kevin Durant
Deandre Ayton
(I think Warren comes off the bench but idk)
… is that the best team in the West now? – 1:17 AM
So the Suns:
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Torrey Craig
Kevin Durant
Deandre Ayton
(I think Warren comes off the bench but idk)
… is that the best team in the West now? – 1:17 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Acquiring Kevin Durant raises the Suns’ ceiling to levels not even matched in the year they made the NBA Finals. The West is wide open, but much less so now pairing KD with Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Phoenix is the best in the West. – 1:17 AM
Acquiring Kevin Durant raises the Suns’ ceiling to levels not even matched in the year they made the NBA Finals. The West is wide open, but much less so now pairing KD with Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Phoenix is the best in the West. – 1:17 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The KD-Kyrie Nets era has ended. AK pic.twitter.com/M6ZS3YHDNR – 1:16 AM
The KD-Kyrie Nets era has ended. AK pic.twitter.com/M6ZS3YHDNR – 1:16 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kevin Durant is heading to Pheonix Suns
😮 pic.twitter.com/Hjqtr1AIWg – 1:16 AM
Kevin Durant is heading to Pheonix Suns
😮 pic.twitter.com/Hjqtr1AIWg – 1:16 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
this KD trade reminds me of the Kawhi/PG deals to the Clippers back in like 2019. middle of the night chaos is the best lol – 1:14 AM
this KD trade reminds me of the Kawhi/PG deals to the Clippers back in like 2019. middle of the night chaos is the best lol – 1:14 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Honestly I’m stunned Phoenix got Durant for what it paid. I have to imagine other teams would’ve/could’ve offered more. Durant must’ve really been pushing for Phoenix, specifically.
Phoenix is either the Western Conference favorite or co-favorite with Denver now. – 1:13 AM
Honestly I’m stunned Phoenix got Durant for what it paid. I have to imagine other teams would’ve/could’ve offered more. Durant must’ve really been pushing for Phoenix, specifically.
Phoenix is either the Western Conference favorite or co-favorite with Denver now. – 1:13 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
Ben Simmons: “Kyrie’s gone, but we can win together!”
Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/6NgrapcWF7 – 1:12 AM
Ben Simmons: “Kyrie’s gone, but we can win together!”
Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/6NgrapcWF7 – 1:12 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets have agreed in principal to deal with Phoenix to send Kevin Durant to Suns in exchange for package that includes Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, multiple first round picks. Teams had also been discussing Dario Saric and Jae Crowder in late-stage talks, per sources. – 1:10 AM
Nets have agreed in principal to deal with Phoenix to send Kevin Durant to Suns in exchange for package that includes Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, multiple first round picks. Teams had also been discussing Dario Saric and Jae Crowder in late-stage talks, per sources. – 1:10 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kevin Durant is being traded to Phoenix, sources confirm to @YahooSports – 1:10 AM
Kevin Durant is being traded to Phoenix, sources confirm to @YahooSports – 1:10 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Suns are trading Jae Crowder to the Nets as part of the Kevin Durant deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:09 AM
The Suns are trading Jae Crowder to the Nets as part of the Kevin Durant deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:09 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
The rest of the league seeing Kevin Durant to the Suns pic.twitter.com/Rzw66xsJw7 – 1:08 AM
The rest of the league seeing Kevin Durant to the Suns pic.twitter.com/Rzw66xsJw7 – 1:08 AM
Phoenix Suns. 
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Loud gasp just went up through the media interview room at the news of nearing Durant to Phoenix trade. – 1:07 AM
Loud gasp just went up through the media interview room at the news of nearing Durant to Phoenix trade. – 1:07 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are closing in on a trade to acquire 13-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:05 AM
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are closing in on a trade to acquire 13-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:05 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are nearing a blockbuster trade to acquire Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, sources tell ESPN. Durant wanted move to Suns, and new owner Mat Ishbia pushing to get deal done tonight. – 1:05 AM
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are nearing a blockbuster trade to acquire Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, sources tell ESPN. Durant wanted move to Suns, and new owner Mat Ishbia pushing to get deal done tonight. – 1:05 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown to miss the All-Star Game it might be hard for Jimmy Butler to get his preference of a vacation elsewhere. Other options would be James Harden, Pascal Siakam, maybe Jalen Brunson. – 12:18 AM
With Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown to miss the All-Star Game it might be hard for Jimmy Butler to get his preference of a vacation elsewhere. Other options would be James Harden, Pascal Siakam, maybe Jalen Brunson. – 12:18 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I expect something from the Nets before the deadline, but I suspect they could be protective of their 1st-round picks heading into the summer.
They could have 5 1sts to to take their big swing then.
But wasting another year of KD not good, and who knows where that leaves him. – 10:11 PM
I expect something from the Nets before the deadline, but I suspect they could be protective of their 1st-round picks heading into the summer.
They could have 5 1sts to to take their big swing then.
But wasting another year of KD not good, and who knows where that leaves him. – 10:11 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
The latest tonight from @HeavyOnSports:
–Lakers and Minnesota were looking to move on from Westbrook and D’Angelo.
–Can Miami find a new home for Lowry?
–Clippers looking to shed.
–Nets want to keep KD on board, stuck w/Ben.
–Hornets hurtin’.
bit.ly/40EFBUJ – 9:34 PM
The latest tonight from @HeavyOnSports:
–Lakers and Minnesota were looking to move on from Westbrook and D’Angelo.
–Can Miami find a new home for Lowry?
–Clippers looking to shed.
–Nets want to keep KD on board, stuck w/Ben.
–Hornets hurtin’.
bit.ly/40EFBUJ – 9:34 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets have no intention to trade Kevin Durant as deadline nears nypost.com/2023/02/08/net… via @nypostsports – 9:32 PM
#Nets have no intention to trade Kevin Durant as deadline nears nypost.com/2023/02/08/net… via @nypostsports – 9:32 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
2015: LAL draft D-Lo No. 2 overall
2017: LAL trade D-Lo, Mozgov for R1 (Kuzma)
2019: BKN trade D-Lo for KD
2020: GSW trade D-Lo for Wiggins, R1 (Kuminga)
2021: LAL trade Kuzma/KCP/Harrell for Westbrook
2023:LAL trade Westbrook, R1 for D-Lo – 9:01 PM
2015: LAL draft D-Lo No. 2 overall
2017: LAL trade D-Lo, Mozgov for R1 (Kuzma)
2019: BKN trade D-Lo for KD
2020: GSW trade D-Lo for Wiggins, R1 (Kuminga)
2021: LAL trade Kuzma/KCP/Harrell for Westbrook
2023:LAL trade Westbrook, R1 for D-Lo – 9:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
D’Angelo Russell was taken second overall and has since been traded for Brook Lopez, Kevin Durant, Andrew Wiggins and Russell Westbrook. What a transactional career. – 8:59 PM
D’Angelo Russell was taken second overall and has since been traded for Brook Lopez, Kevin Durant, Andrew Wiggins and Russell Westbrook. What a transactional career. – 8:59 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
New Group Chat w/ @Rob Mahoney and Big Wos discussing LeBron’s big night and some last-minute trade scuttlebutt: KD, CP3, Lakers, more. Fun one!
open.spotify.com/episode/4ovcsU… – 6:45 PM
New Group Chat w/ @Rob Mahoney and Big Wos discussing LeBron’s big night and some last-minute trade scuttlebutt: KD, CP3, Lakers, more. Fun one!
open.spotify.com/episode/4ovcsU… – 6:45 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We covered Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and took your questions on The Putback earlier today with guests @CPTheFanchise and SNY’s @mattspendley:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:54 PM
We covered Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and took your questions on The Putback earlier today with guests @CPTheFanchise and SNY’s @mattspendley:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:54 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Markieff Morris said he was on the phone with Kevin Durant, 5 minutes after leaving the Nets’ facility Sunday, when the trade news broke:
“He was asking me ‘Did you see the Kyrie trade?’ I was like, ‘No, I didn’t,’ but now I know, and then two minutes later my agent called me.” – 2:36 PM
Markieff Morris said he was on the phone with Kevin Durant, 5 minutes after leaving the Nets’ facility Sunday, when the trade news broke:
“He was asking me ‘Did you see the Kyrie trade?’ I was like, ‘No, I didn’t,’ but now I know, and then two minutes later my agent called me.” – 2:36 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re live here talking Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and taking questions on The Putback with guests @CPTheFanchise and SNY’s @mattspendley:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:26 PM
We’re live here talking Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and taking questions on The Putback with guests @CPTheFanchise and SNY’s @mattspendley:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:26 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
In regards to a KD trade, I’d cross off the Celtics and Jaylen Brown.
Seems many forgot Brown called out Joe Tsai multiple times and insinuated some things about the Nets owner during Kyrie’s suspension.
I highly doubt those two form a partnership. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jayl… – 12:57 PM
In regards to a KD trade, I’d cross off the Celtics and Jaylen Brown.
Seems many forgot Brown called out Joe Tsai multiple times and insinuated some things about the Nets owner during Kyrie’s suspension.
I highly doubt those two form a partnership. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jayl… – 12:57 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Who says no:
Lakers get Kevin Durant
Nets get AD plus 2027 & 2029 picks – 12:31 PM
Who says no:
Lakers get Kevin Durant
Nets get AD plus 2027 & 2029 picks – 12:31 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re talking Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and taking questions on The Putback live at 1 pm with my friend @CPTheFanchise and SNY digital king @mattspendley. Show is on all SNY social channels. Here’s the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=nEcdKu… – 12:15 PM
We’re talking Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and taking questions on The Putback live at 1 pm with my friend @CPTheFanchise and SNY digital king @mattspendley. Show is on all SNY social channels. Here’s the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=nEcdKu… – 12:15 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The NBA is waiting on Toronto but Toronto may be waiting on Brooklyn. And, as always, it all comes back to the Knicks.
Pre-deadline thoughts on the KD ripple effect, a random trade that changed the market, a perfect fit no one knows about & more: https://t.co/v5NtdqNEBG pic.twitter.com/wIceuYRLTN – 11:47 AM
The NBA is waiting on Toronto but Toronto may be waiting on Brooklyn. And, as always, it all comes back to the Knicks.
Pre-deadline thoughts on the KD ripple effect, a random trade that changed the market, a perfect fit no one knows about & more: https://t.co/v5NtdqNEBG pic.twitter.com/wIceuYRLTN – 11:47 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Tidbit from Marc Stein’s latest on the Suns, OG Anunoby and KD: https://t.co/dDuHQMfcSa pic.twitter.com/LxHs9cnhUS – 11:42 AM
Tidbit from Marc Stein’s latest on the Suns, OG Anunoby and KD: https://t.co/dDuHQMfcSa pic.twitter.com/LxHs9cnhUS – 11:42 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
My feeling hasn’t changed on what happens with Durant, and any feasible #Celtics involvement. Wait until the summer. Extremely unlikely anything comes together over the next 24+ hours. – 11:35 AM
My feeling hasn’t changed on what happens with Durant, and any feasible #Celtics involvement. Wait until the summer. Extremely unlikely anything comes together over the next 24+ hours. – 11:35 AM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Cuando @Kyrie Irving pidió su salida de Nets, Brooklyn recibió más llamadas de otros equipos interesados en adquirir a Kevin Durant que al mismo Irving. El Efecto Durant en esta fecha límite es que equipos prefieran retener activos para adquirir a KD ahora o a fines de temporada. pic.twitter.com/XKRmqr3xq7 – 11:20 AM
Cuando @Kyrie Irving pidió su salida de Nets, Brooklyn recibió más llamadas de otros equipos interesados en adquirir a Kevin Durant que al mismo Irving. El Efecto Durant en esta fecha límite es que equipos prefieran retener activos para adquirir a KD ahora o a fines de temporada. pic.twitter.com/XKRmqr3xq7 – 11:20 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Melo started almost as young as LeBron, but simply didn’t score at nearly the same rate as LeBron (which is wild, cuz Melo was a lauded bucket-getter and LeBron is more known as a passer)
KD was actually neck & neck with LeBron until injuries slowed him down pic.twitter.com/9rVsW55v7A – 11:06 AM
Melo started almost as young as LeBron, but simply didn’t score at nearly the same rate as LeBron (which is wild, cuz Melo was a lauded bucket-getter and LeBron is more known as a passer)
KD was actually neck & neck with LeBron until injuries slowed him down pic.twitter.com/9rVsW55v7A – 11:06 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If Heat concludes that Brooklyn would never trade them Durant this summer for package built around three first-rounders and Herro, then a case could be made to dangle first-rounder to offload Lowry contract if quality starter/rotation players come to Miami (from Clips or whoever) – 10:54 AM
If Heat concludes that Brooklyn would never trade them Durant this summer for package built around three first-rounders and Herro, then a case could be made to dangle first-rounder to offload Lowry contract if quality starter/rotation players come to Miami (from Clips or whoever) – 10:54 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
From @Ian Begley:
“Several teams said (trade) talks had been impacted by Kevin Durant because many teams are waiting to see if the All-Star will be available at the deadline. So teams are holding off on any big moves until they get clarity on Durant.” – 10:47 AM
From @Ian Begley:
“Several teams said (trade) talks had been impacted by Kevin Durant because many teams are waiting to see if the All-Star will be available at the deadline. So teams are holding off on any big moves until they get clarity on Durant.” – 10:47 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Dinwiddie
Finney-Smith
KD
Siakam
Olynyk
Thomas
Simmons
O’Neale
Warren
Yuta
Sumner
Wing shooting would be a little light. But keep in mind, the top 8 would all be under contract next season.
Nets will have more first-rounders available come draft night to make further moves. – 10:40 AM
Dinwiddie
Finney-Smith
KD
Siakam
Olynyk
Thomas
Simmons
O’Neale
Warren
Yuta
Sumner
Wing shooting would be a little light. But keep in mind, the top 8 would all be under contract next season.
Nets will have more first-rounders available come draft night to make further moves. – 10:40 AM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Jaylen Brown for Kevin-Durant trade chatter, like time, is a flat circle. boston.com/sports/boston-… – 10:28 AM
Jaylen Brown for Kevin-Durant trade chatter, like time, is a flat circle. boston.com/sports/boston-… – 10:28 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most all-time points by an active player:
38,390 — LeBron James
[huge gap]
26,684 — Kevin Durant
24,233 — James Harden
24,125 — Russell Westbrook pic.twitter.com/HCYUdcWq2x – 10:16 AM
Most all-time points by an active player:
38,390 — LeBron James
[huge gap]
26,684 — Kevin Durant
24,233 — James Harden
24,125 — Russell Westbrook pic.twitter.com/HCYUdcWq2x – 10:16 AM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Mike and Magic, fairly or not, were perceived as the purer “winners,” but once Magic and Bird faded, Mike never faced an individual foe as truly great as Durant or Curry, much less both together.
LeBron: First among equals. – 10:06 AM
Mike and Magic, fairly or not, were perceived as the purer “winners,” but once Magic and Bird faded, Mike never faced an individual foe as truly great as Durant or Curry, much less both together.
LeBron: First among equals. – 10:06 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Whatever the Nets roster looks like by Thursday afternoon, the new-look team won’t get its first look together until after the All Star break when Kevin Durant is expected to return. Oh yeah and Cam Thomas made history. Story: theathletic.com/4166300/2023/0… – 9:35 AM
Whatever the Nets roster looks like by Thursday afternoon, the new-look team won’t get its first look together until after the All Star break when Kevin Durant is expected to return. Oh yeah and Cam Thomas made history. Story: theathletic.com/4166300/2023/0… – 9:35 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Last month, LeBron named KD, Kyrie, Embiid, Giannis, and Luka as the five players who had the best chance at one day breaking his scoring record.
Here’s what would need to happen for each of those guys to get there:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/le… – 8:54 AM
Last month, LeBron named KD, Kyrie, Embiid, Giannis, and Luka as the five players who had the best chance at one day breaking his scoring record.
Here’s what would need to happen for each of those guys to get there:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/le… – 8:54 AM
More on this storyline
Why did the Nets decide to let go of Durant? According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant requested that the organization make a deal with the Suns if possible, as he didn’t want to be in Brooklyn following the Kyrie Irving trade. “I think the biggest reason Kevin Durant’s no longer in Brooklyn is that he didn’t want to be in Brooklyn anymore, and he wanted to be in Phoenix.” -via Nets Wire / February 9, 2023
Adrian Wojnarowski: “This is a franchise, a team that was at the very top of his list last summer when he asked out, and then of course rescinded the trade [request] prior to preseason. But he told the Nets in recent days, and certainly since the Kyrie Irving trade, that if there was a deal to be made with the Suns he would like them to make it. And those discussions really gathered momentum late last night when the Nets were able to get in the deal what they wanted. Certainly those four unprotected first round picks, but Mikal Bridges. That was the key to a deal for the Nets.” -via Nets Wire / February 9, 2023
Alex Kennedy: Kevin Durant took a shot at Kendrick Perkins in @etanthomas36 ’s Instagram comments this morning: -via Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA / February 9, 2023