The New York Times – Sports:
Nearly two months after Durant made a trade request with four years left on his contract, he and the Nets appear to have reconciled their differences heading into the 2022-23 season.
Category: Brooklyn Nets
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Nets Owner Backs Team Leaders Amid Durant’s Reported Ultimatum
The New York Times – Sports:
“Our front office and coaching staff have my support,” Joe Tsai said on Twitter just hours after a report that Kevin Durant wants the team to choose between keeping him or the coach and G.M.
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Kevin Durant Asks to Be Traded From the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Durant has been with the Nets since 2019, but his tenure has been rocky between injuries, losses and turmoil among his teammates.
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Kyrie Irving Decides to Opt Into a Fourth Season With the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving was eligible for a maximum contract extension, but he and the Nets did not reach an agreement on one. Once he officially opts in, they will have until the end of June 2023 to negotiate an extension.
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Kyrie Irving Wants the Nets, but Do the Nets Want Him?
The New York Times – Sports:
Brooklyn needs its star guard to be more than a part-time player next season, General Manager Sean Marks said, without clearly stating the team wants Irving back.
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A Physical Bucks Team Makes the Celtics Suddenly Look Average
The New York Times – Sports:
Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early struggles to post a triple double against Boston, which had looked impressive in its sweep of the Nets.
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One Final Look at a Nets Season That Fell Short
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets built a superteam to win a championship. They did not make it out of the playoffs’ first round.
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The Nets and the Lakers Did Not Win. But Superteams Never Die.
The New York Times – Sports:
The stars did not align in Brooklyn or Los Angeles this time, but it’s certain that someone will try again. Kyrie Irving is already making plans.
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Nets Eliminated by Celtics in NBA Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
The early playoff exit was a stunning end to a season that began with championship dreams behind Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.