Adam discusses the latest Kevin Durant coverage, as a Heavy.com article has rumored a meeting between owner Jo Tsai and Kevin Durant. This could be the first step in reconciliation, or simply the follow up to where the superstar trade request stands and how both sides move forward. There is also sources within the article that suggest NBA teams are not happy with trade discussions making it to the public space, something that further hinders Sean Marks and Brooklyn finding a new home for KD while maximizing the return value. While this one article does not undo the past weeks of speculation, it is maybe the most optimistic step forward for Nets fans hoping the rebuild is far further away then first believed.

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With the offseason underway, the guys take what maybe is a final look at the Kevin Durant trade request situation for a while as they begin to explore new topics. With all of the information that’s come out over the last month or so, where do the Locked on Nets guys land for a prediction about Durant’s future? Is it with the Boston Celtics? Does he make his way to the Phoenix Suns? Is Toronto in the mix at all? Or is he bound to just come back to the Brooklyn Nets? 

Plus, the guys expand more on Seth Curry’s comments about Ben Simmons and what a former teammate from Philly had to say.

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Are we looking at a summer of stalemates when it comes to trades? Specifically, is one reason the Nets have gotten really nowhere with a Kevin Durant trade because neither side has any real leverage here? We are in totally uncharted waters when it comes to this situation, what it means for the team, the player, and the greater NBA landscape. The Locked on Nets guys of Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht look at where the Nets and Durant are and how the market might have cooled to the point that everyone kind of loses here.

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Circling back on the trade rumors between the Nets and the Celtics involving Kevin Durant and a package centered on Jaylen Brown, the Locked on Nets guys look further into this offer. Is Durant to the Celtics now the most likely outcome before the regular season starts in the fall? Things line up really well for both teams with this kind of move and there is context to suggest both sides are motivated to get it done. Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie look at different trade packages and what each team could be thinking in this scenario.

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Should we read anything into what the Nets and the players haven’t said about Ben Simmons at this point as any point of concern? There’s been a lot of radio silence on that end from the team and that includes former teammates. The Locked on Nets guys look into the situation and wonder what it could mean for the squad as they head into the off-season. It’s an interesting situation and one that could become more of a story as the summer rolls on. Plus, they look at the current team construction and how different pieces could fit together. 

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With the news that the Celtics had made something of an offer to the Nets for Kevin Durant, the Locked on Nets guys explore how that has shifted some of the betting markets around this potential outcome. The guys look at the importance a player like Kevin Durant has for a team and why this situation is so unique in terms of the NBA landscape. Plus, they discuss more around a team built with Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons as the focal points and how things remain quiet on that front.

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It was reported that the Boston Celtics have reached out to show interest in a possible trade for Kevin Durant, news that came as something of a surprise on Monday. Multiple sources reported that the Nets and Celtics had discussed the framework of a deal for the superstar. Is this something that could happen? The Locked on Nets guys, Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie talk about what was offered and whether Jaylen Brown could be the focal point of a Boston package. They discuss what this means, why this news might be coming out now, and how it could reframe the Kevin Durant discussion.

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Has the trade request from Kevin Durant and the uncertainty around Kyrie Irving’s future left the Nets in too much of a holding pattern this off-season? The team doesn’t have a full roster rounded out right now but is some of that in anticipation of a possible trade? How has this hampered, among other ways, the organization’s ability to structure things for the next year? It’s a bit problematic. Doug Norrie discusses this and references Steve Lichtenstein’s Substack article about the issues the Nets face right now.

Plus, Doug jumps on with Locked On NBA’s Jackson Gatlin to talk about the state of the Brooklyn Nets right now. 

Steve Lichtenstein’s Substack

https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/

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Is the window on a potential Kevin Durant to Phoenix trade slowly closing? It could be with recent news that the sides might not be all that close. Doug Norrie of Locked on Nets talks to Brendon Kleen of Locked on Suns to try and parse through this whole situation. Do the Suns have the assets to acquire Kevin Durant? Would the Nets consider just standing pat and see what happens with the superstar all the way to training camp? Is there something else in store? There is so much to explore with this situation.

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After looking at Kevin Durant’s rank from Seth Partnow of The Athletic, the Locked on Nets guys dive into where some other Brooklyn players stood on the list. Specifically, they discuss Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, two players that have become increasingly difficult to evaluate compared to the typical NBA star. Where are they ranked now and what is some of the context around the tiers in which they fall. Does it all sound correct or could the Nets be looking at a truly great team in terms of baseline expectation?

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