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#141 » by Heat3 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:39 pm

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No thanks. Don’t want him anywhere near the Heat. Dumbest thing Nets can do is let him leave for nothing next offseason. Which he will if given the chance.


He was given a chance this offseason :roll:


The choice was leave for little money or stay for a lot of money. That is hardly a choice.

Next year he has no option to force the Nets to pay him. Lakers will have a year to position themselves to sign him. They will open up space. Nets already said they want him gone. So he is likely to leave and they will get nothing in return except ridding themselves of a headache.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#142 » by Hello Brooklyn » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:44 pm

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No thanks. Don’t want him anywhere near the Heat. Dumbest thing Nets can do is let him leave for nothing next offseason. Which he will if given the chance.


He was given a chance this offseason :roll:


The choice was leave for little money or stay for a lot of money. That is hardly a choice.

Next year he has no option to force the Nets to pay him. Lakers will have a year to position themselves to sign him. They will open up space. Nets already said they want him gone. So he is likely to leave and they will get nothing in return except ridding themselves of a headache.


What exactly are the Nets missing out on?

Paying Westbrick, giving up Joe Harris for one first rounder?

Don't care. Thats negative value.

Losing Kyrie for nothing is not all that big a deal.

Nor am I convinced the Lakers give him a max or LeBron doesn't bolt to Cleveland.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#143 » by Tor_Raps » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:45 pm

Durant probably feels pissed off that for the past 2 seasons he's been all in trying to bust his ass while his supporting cast (Harden/Kyrie/Simmons) has not been for their owns.

Brooklyn is a legit championship contender if everyone can buy in. Now it's just up to Durant how much the past 2 seasons have pissed him off.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#144 » by Plutonashfan » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:46 pm

What a total $hit show!
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#145 » by sp6r=underrated » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:46 pm

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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


There's always been a case for rolling it back. Kyrie's trade value is 0. When all your getting is Russ + distant 1st round there is probably a better shot you get one good season out of Kyrie than the 2027 1st rounder.

As to Durant, what the Nets want teams won't offer. And Durant has little leverage to force a trade. Basically sides are stuck in an unhappy marriage
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#146 » by sp6r=underrated » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:47 pm

Tor_Raps wrote:Durant probably feels pissed off that for the past 2 seasons he's been all in trying to bust his ass while his supporting cast (Harden/Kyrie/Simmons) has not been for their owns.

Brooklyn is a legit championship contender if everyone can buy in. Now it's just up to Durant how much the past 2 seasons have pissed him off.


From what I can tell Durant feels the Nets didn't treat Kyrie fairly. He's pissed about the Max not getting offered which is insane IMO.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#147 » by Tor_Raps » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:49 pm

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Tor_Raps wrote:Durant probably feels pissed off that for the past 2 seasons he's been all in trying to bust his ass while his supporting cast (Harden/Kyrie/Simmons) has not been for their owns.

Brooklyn is a legit championship contender if everyone can buy in. Now it's just up to Durant how much the past 2 seasons have pissed him off.


From what I can tell Durant feels the Nets didn't treat Kyrie fairly. He's pissed about the Max not getting offered which is insane IMO.


That could be true but if Kyrie is willing to stay while Durant still wants out then I'd believe my story more than yours. Let's see how it plays out.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#148 » by Heat3 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:50 pm

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He was given a chance this offseason :roll:


The choice was leave for little money or stay for a lot of money. That is hardly a choice.

Next year he has no option to force the Nets to pay him. Lakers will have a year to position themselves to sign him. They will open up space. Nets already said they want him gone. So he is likely to leave and they will get nothing in return except ridding themselves of a headache.


What exactly are the Nets missing out on?

Paying Westbrick, giving up Joe Harris for one first rounder?

Don't care. Thats negative value.

Losing Kyrie for nothing is not all that big a deal.

Nor am I convinced the Lakers give him a max or LeBron doesn't bolt to Cleveland.


He doesn’t have to be traded to LA. Trade for whoever gives more back. Even if all that returns is equal expiring contracts and a 2nd round pick. It’s better than nothing. I would not trade for bad long term contracts. But I’d get something in return. Someone will be willing to rent him for a season for little cost. Opportunities should not be wasted.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#149 » by xdrta+ » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:52 pm

If Durant doesn't get traded he'll be on the court playing hard. That's what he does--never done anything else.
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#150 » by Hello Brooklyn » Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:52 pm

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The choice was leave for little money or stay for a lot of money. That is hardly a choice.

Next year he has no option to force the Nets to pay him. Lakers will have a year to position themselves to sign him. They will open up space. Nets already said they want him gone. So he is likely to leave and they will get nothing in return except ridding themselves of a headache.


What exactly are the Nets missing out on?

Paying Westbrick, giving up Joe Harris for one first rounder?

Don't care. Thats negative value.

Losing Kyrie for nothing is not all that big a deal.

Nor am I convinced the Lakers give him a max or LeBron doesn't bolt to Cleveland.


He doesn’t have to be traded to LA. Trade for whoever gives more back. Even if all that returns is equal expiring contracts and a 2nd round pick. It’s better than nothing. I would not trade for bad long term contracts. But I’d get something in return. Someone will be willing to rent him for a season for little cost. Opportunities should not be wasted.


Nobody else wants him,
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#151 » by Ballerhogger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:28 pm

sp6r=underrated wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:
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


There's always been a case for rolling it back. Kyrie's trade value is 0. When all your getting is Russ + distant 1st round there is probably a better shot you get one good season out of Kyrie than the 2027 1st rounder.

As to Durant, what the Nets want teams won't offer. And Durant has little leverage to force a trade. Basically sides are stuck in an unhappy marriage
can’t wait see circus this year !
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#152 » by Ballerhogger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:30 pm

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The choice was leave for little money or stay for a lot of money. That is hardly a choice.

Next year he has no option to force the Nets to pay him. Lakers will have a year to position themselves to sign him. They will open up space. Nets already said they want him gone. So he is likely to leave and they will get nothing in return except ridding themselves of a headache.


What exactly are the Nets missing out on?

Paying Westbrick, giving up Joe Harris for one first rounder?

Don't care. Thats negative value.

Losing Kyrie for nothing is not all that big a deal.

Nor am I convinced the Lakers give him a max or LeBron doesn't bolt to Cleveland.


He doesn’t have to be traded to LA. Trade for whoever gives more back. Even if all that returns is equal expiring contracts and a 2nd round pick. It’s better than nothing. I would not trade for bad long term contracts. But I’d get something in return. Someone will be willing to rent him for a season for little cost. Opportunities should not be wasted.

How much little? That’s very dependnat how he performs the first half of the season as well . I just don’t see teams willing give up salary needed to make it work . Who has 37m in cap with decent players and picks ?
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Re: Report: Kyrie Wants To Stay In Brooklyn With Or Without Durant There 

Post#153 » by sp6r=underrated » Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:30 pm

Ballerhogger wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:
Read on Twitter
?s=20&t=rDqIiOiZHF5mJPLdeXx0Zw

Seems like others are latching onto the New York Post as well


There's always been a case for rolling it back. Kyrie's trade value is 0. When all your getting is Russ + distant 1st round there is probably a better shot you get one good season out of Kyrie than the 2027 1st rounder.

As to Durant, what the Nets want teams won't offer. And Durant has little leverage to force a trade. Basically sides are stuck in an unhappy marriage
can’t wait see circus this year !


Just to be clear this very well could go the way of Rodman's Dallas/LA career. It could be very entertaining.
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Post#154 » by TeamTragic » Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:57 pm

NetsDaily is not a reliable source.

Get real dudes :lol:
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Post#155 » by Pointgod » Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:12 pm

Whether this is true or not this is why I don’t want to Lakers to trade a single draft asset for Kyrie. From flirting with free agency then opting in, he’s pretty flighty. He could simply come out and say whether he wants to stay or go and dispel all the rumours. If your goal is to win a championship, you need everyone on your team bought in. I don’t believe Kyrie would even be able to commit enough to being a playoff team
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Post#156 » by Schiltzenberger » Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:44 pm

It's like they're all trying to call each others bluff or something.

I'd say Kyrie was shocked at not getting a full max contract, said he wanted a sign and trade. He probably thought the Nets would panic and throw a full max at him, but when they actually started looking into it he panicked and thought he'd stick it to them by taking up his option.
Then after Kyrie lets KD know what happened, KD thinks a trade demand will get them to give Kyrie the max, but the Nets start looking for a trade. Maybe KD is currently sitting around thinking 'oops!'.... or 'wtf? they're actually doing it? fine I'm out!'

They might want to stay there and it could work out if they all got together and hashed things over, but KD, Kyrie and the Nets are all too stubborn to back down it seems.

So I still think trades will be made eventually.
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Post#157 » by lt175 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:22 pm

The reality is that if everybody on the Nets were all in on the team, they could win the title next year.
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Post#158 » by Bob Ross » Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:23 pm

This is some serious spin. He's had quite a while to refute the claim. This is untrue info given
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Post#159 » by jc23 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:29 pm

lt175 wrote:The reality is that if everybody on the Nets were all in on the team, they could win the title next year.


imo Brooklyn should wait all this out, these guys trade value remains the same in February.
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Post#160 » by OxAndFox » Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:18 pm

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OxAndFox wrote:KD and Kyrie exposing everyone. Watch the ending of this one folks.

Who are they exposing exactly?


I mean, I didn't type it in a different language.

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