Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There

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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#121 » by Tha King » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:32 pm

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Hello Brooklyn wrote:Lol no youre "looking at the facts" to prove he wants to be traded to your team.

Don't pretend like you have any objectivity.

I don't even care at this point whether Kyrie leaves or stays as long as we get a decent return.

But don't dismiss Brian Lewis as an "unreliable" source because you don't like what he has to say.


I've said from the BEGINNING that I thought the Nets' best plan of action was to try and run it back with Kyrie and Durant. But that's assuming the Nets are actually willing to max Kyrie Irving if he is on his "best behavior" for the upcoming season. But there's a thought process that I think that the Nets view Kyrie as a negative influence on Kevin Durant. If they believe they can make Kevin Durant happy without Kyrie Irving, I think there would be motivation to move Kyrie Irving for another win-now PG. Enter Utah.

LA Lakers Receive:
PG Patrick Beverley
SG Malik Beasley
PF Jared Vanderbilt

Brooklyn Nets Receive:
PG Mike Conley

Utah Jazz Receive:
PG Russell Westbrook

The salary filler included could be swapped between Beasley, Beverley, Clarkson, or Bogdanovic. IF the Jazz want to stay more cap neutral, then they could include Rudy Gay going back to the Lakers, and Jared Vanderbilt being re-routed to the Nets. And add pick as necessary.

Not really possible as the only way the Nets are contending is with Kyrie on the team as he will not return a player anywhere near his level.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#122 » by Hoppy1 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:35 pm

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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#123 » by GreatWhiteStiff » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:37 pm

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KD is not in any way a nut. He's pretty damn normal. He just DGAF what anyone thinks most times, which seems alright by me.



You're dead wrong he DGAF. Somebody who DGAF wouldn't create burner twitter accounts to defend themselved


How long ago was that? Dude's 33 now. He doesn't care. That's why he trolls people. Just listen to any interview, the guy is as normal as they get, but people hate the dude so they look for reasons.

And no offense to anyone there .. most people aren't even close to all grown up when they are in their twenties, especially the first half.


I mean he spent much of his life under a fake humble act, then much of his life defending himself with weird burners on the internet, but yeah that was YEARS ago...I'm sure he's a different person now.

I'm interested by him since he a strange, very self conscious dude. Your take that he isn't self conscious is incredible though, Johnny!

I edited your post, some.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#124 » by Tha King » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:38 pm

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levon wrote:Can I just address something else about KD + Kyrie + Simmons being contenders?

Do we really think Ben Simmons + post-injury TJ + Warren + Royce Oneal gets them from a first round sweep to the championship?

The Nets are not as close as people are projecting. If they stay in the KD business, they'd need to make moves with the same urgency as LA makes moves around Lebron. 33 year old Durant was as valuable as 37 year old Lebron last year. What's 35, 36 year old Durant going to look like?


At the end of the day, availability is everything, and i dont have faith that a team with that injury riddled of a core will be able to go for 2 months straight healthy playing high intensity ball.

That said, yes, if they remain healthy, that team is a problem. Their biggest issue this year in the playoffs was size. They had Seth Curry guarding Daniel Theis ffs

Kyrie
Harris/Seth
Simmons/Royce
KD
Claxton

is awesome, and if they stay together and buy in, i think they have a decent package to bring in a better C using the 2 Philly picks (Myles Turner?)

agree on availability.

Kyrie/Mills
O'neal/Curry
KD/Harris
Simmons/Warren
Claxton/Sharpe

compared to (Celtics series):

Kyrie/Mills
Curry/Dragic
Brown/Edwards
KD/Griffin
Drummond/Claxton
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#125 » by anotherhomer » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:39 pm

I believe nets handled it the best they could

They were more than reasonable but drew a line
They told kyrie to explore his options
He's explored it and now realize his best option is to make it work with nets.

Now it's on durant to decide if he will come around and play ball with the organization
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Post#126 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:39 pm

KD now finna retract his trade demand
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Post#127 » by EArl » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:41 pm

Is the source credible?
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#128 » by Johnny Bball » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:56 pm

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Johnny Bball wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:
You're dead wrong he DGAF. Somebody who DGAF wouldn't create burner twitter accounts to defend themselved


How long ago was that? Dude's 33 now. He doesn't care. That's why he trolls people. Just listen to any interview, the guy is as normal as they get, but people hate the dude so they look for reasons.

And no offense to anyone there .. most people aren't even close to all grown up when they are in their twenties, especially the first half.


I mean he spent much of his life under a fake humble act, then much of his life defending himself with weird burners on the internet, but yeah that was YEARS ago...I'm sure he's a different person now.

I'm interested by him since he a strange, very self conscious dude. Your take that he isn't self conscious is incredible though, Johnny!

I edited your post, some.


what are you talking about. KD has never been humble, he knows how good he is. I already said, he mostly trolls people on the internet, he truly DGAF. Kind of like you, on these forums... should I take that you really care or...come on.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#129 » by Michael Jordan » Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:08 pm

KD and Kyrie basically explored the idea of joining another team - they didn't 'demand' a trade or threaten to sit-out the season like Bum Simmons.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#130 » by Dave DaButcher » Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:54 pm

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Post#131 » by cam24thomas » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:00 pm

KD and KI have completely underestimated how important having a coach is, an absolute travesty that Nash is there, and I hope Nash realises this and resigns so this team can reach its potential :D
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Post#132 » by Edrees » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:01 pm

LMAO are we really trusting the new york POST now? It's clearly something the nets wanted people to think to gain leverage on a kyrie trade.

Just read this
"He opted in, which means he had and he has every intention of playing with the Brooklyn Nets."

Come on, dont insult my intelligence. People opt in BECAUSE THEY CAN MAKE MORE MONEY, not because they want to stay with a team. It's pretty standard to opt in and then request a trade because you can make way more money than signing as a free agent. If you dont know this you know zilch about how NBA off season/free agency and trades work.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#133 » by Doranku » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:02 pm

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Dragic was all about the team when he was refusing to play for a Raptors team that made the playoffs. :roll:
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Post#134 » by Ballerhogger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:08 pm

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yea you can keep him brooklyn.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#135 » by Ballerhogger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:11 pm

Edrees wrote:LMAO are we really trusting the new york POST now? It's clearly something the nets wanted people to think to gain leverage on a kyrie trade.

Just read this
"He opted in, which means he had and he has every intention of playing with the Brooklyn Nets."

Come on, dont insult my intelligence. People opt in BECAUSE THEY CAN MAKE MORE MONEY, not because they want to stay with a team. It's pretty standard to opt in and then request a trade because you can make way more money than signing as a free agent. If you dont know this you know zilch about how NBA off season/free agency and trades work.

Read on Twitter
?s=20&t=rDqIiOiZHF5mJPLdeXx0Zw

Seems like others are latching onto the New York Post as well
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Post#136 » by Ballerhogger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:14 pm

EArl wrote:Is the source credible?

Read on Twitter
?s=20&t=rDqIiOiZHF5mJPLdeXx0Zw seems like others think so
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#137 » by EArl » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:26 pm

Ballerhogger wrote:
EArl wrote:Is the source credible?

Read on Twitter
?s=20&t=rDqIiOiZHF5mJPLdeXx0Zw seems like others think so

I have mixed feelings about Kyrie. I dont know how I feel if he gets traded here or if he stays in Brooklyn. I just want the team to do it or move on.
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Post#138 » by Ballerhogger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:28 pm

EArl wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:
EArl wrote:Is the source credible?

Read on Twitter
?s=20&t=rDqIiOiZHF5mJPLdeXx0Zw seems like others think so

I have mixed feelings about Kyrie. I dont know how I feel if he gets traded here or if he stays in Brooklyn. I just want the team to do it or move on.
im at the move stage . Get one vet defender and bring up Swindler? i think thats his name. He can shoot.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#139 » by Hello Brooklyn » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:36 pm

Edrees wrote:LMAO are we really trusting the new york POST now? It's clearly something the nets wanted people to think to gain leverage on a kyrie trade.

Just read this
"He opted in, which means he had and he has every intention of playing with the Brooklyn Nets."

Come on, dont insult my intelligence. People opt in BECAUSE THEY CAN MAKE MORE MONEY, not because they want to stay with a team. It's pretty standard to opt in and then request a trade because you can make way more money than signing as a free agent. If you dont know this you know zilch about how NBA off season/free agency and trades work.


Youre right. We can't trust Nets beat reporters because it makes Lakers fans butthurt.

We can only believe stories that tell you what you want to hear.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#140 » by Hello Brooklyn » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:38 pm

For those who don't believe Brian Lewis, this the guy who broke the entire KD/Kyrie story a month before Woj/Shams had it.

Read on Twitter
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Kyrie doesn't want out. Its KD whos driving this.

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