The Nets are having ongoing conversations with Kevin Durant about the future of the franchise, though rival teams have been told by Brooklyn that the star forward is not available in trade talks.
In aftermath of Kyrie Irving trade, the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant are having ongoing conversations on the direction of the franchise, but organization has thus far told inquiring teams that they’re not planning to trade him before Thursday’s deadline, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2023
Durant issued a trade request over the summer and not long after, he rescinded his request. Things were going great for Durant on the court this season before he injured his knee, as he’s making a career-high 55.9% of his shots from the field while averaging 29.7 points per game.
Multiple clubs have reached out to the Nets about Durant following their Kyrie Irving trade. Brooklyn received Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney Smith, a first-rounder, and multiple second-rounder in the deal for Irving (which also netted Dallas Markieff Morris.
To the #mffl like I’ve always said y’all and BKN have made my NBA experience. Nothing but immaculate vibes as @tpinsonn would say.
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) February 5, 2023
Brooklyn remains the subject of trade rumors after the Irving deal, as another move ahead of Thursday’s deadline seems quite possible.
