The Locked on Nets guys have a packed podcast with first the news that Brooklyn is bringing back Kessler Edwards on a multi-year contract. It was something the guys suspected was going to happen after the rookie’s performance a season ago. There’s discussion around whether this is the right move for the Nets considering everything happening with the team right now.

Plus, they look ahead to some summer league action and what there is to keep an eye out for with the first game Friday. How should Cam Thomas treat his time in summer league this time around compared to last year? And what should the expectations be for Alondes Williams be heading into his first games as a Net?

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The Brooklyn Nets made a couple of moves on Tuesday that could signal the intention around the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades which could possibly go down this off-season. Or could they? Brooklyn inked TJ Warren and Edmond Sumner to one-year deals. Both were technically with the Pacers last season though both sat out because of injury issues, never logging a minute. How do the Locked on Nets guys feel about these signings? Could they mean something bigger for the team? The guys break it all down on the podcast.

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Would the Nets be willing to let the potential Kevin Durant trade drag on until closer to the season? Recent reports seem to suggest that could be the case with the market for the superstar possibly not materializing in a meaningful way right now. It would be an interesting gambit from Brooklyn, especially considering they have him under contract for the next four years. There would appear to be no rush on that front and if there isn’t a suitable deal then why should the Nets just make something happen for the sake of it? The Locked on Nets break down the situation and the moving parts around a potential trade.

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With the trade rumors beginning to heat up around Kevin Durant, are there good trade options that would actually be fair value and help Brooklyn in the short and long term? There are scenarios out there that could help everyone involved, especially the Nets when building towards the future. The Locked on Nets guys explore what the Phoenix Suns could offer the Nets in a trade package around DeAndre Ayton. Would they be willing to back up the truck for Durant? And then there is what the Toronto Raptors could possibly part with when it comes to Scottie Barnes and maybe O.G. Anunoby. 

And then the guys discuss the rumors around Kyrie Irving possibly being traded to the Lakers in a package that would bring Russell Westbrook to Brooklyn. All of this and more on a packed podcast. 

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Kevin Durant dealt the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA as a whole a major surprise on Thursday when, before free agency had officially begun, he requested a trade to leave the team. It has left the Nets’ world and the league reeling from what it means in the short and long term. It looks like Brooklyn will honor the request though it’s not entirely clear how that all will take shape. Durant was one year into a five-year contract but doesn’t want to see that out with Brooklyn. The Locked on Nets talk about what this all means and how the future could be shaped in Brooklyn. Plus, there’s talk about what deals the Nets did make in free agency including moves for Royce O’Neale and resigning Patty Mills and Nic Claxton.

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Patty Mills opted out of his player option for next season, making him a free agency going into the signing period. How will this impact the Nets and could it ultimately be a good thing for the team? There are a couple of different ways to look at the situation from a team and player perspective. The Locked on Nets dive into the situation, what might have influenced things for Patty Mills and what the Nets might be thinking. Plus, the guys look at some rumors around DeAndre Ayton being shopped and whether the Nets were in on the bidding.

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Now that Kyrie Irving has opted into the player option for next season, and knowing Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons are in the mix, should the Nets approach this free agency and off-season with an all-in mentality? The Locked on Nets guys discuss how Kyrie coming back for next season should shape the way the Nets think about who they want to add to compete for titles both this year and in the future. They discuss John Collins and recent rumors about the Hawks power forward/ center. Should the Nets be targeting him in a trade? What are some of the other options as free agency looms?

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Kyrie Irving shocked a lot of people on Monday when he, somewhat out of nowhere, decided to pick up his player option for next season, opting to return to the Brooklyn Nets. After rumors he would opt out and was seeking a trade, Irving reversed course and decided to remain with Brooklyn for at least another year beside Kevin Durant. It’s a (hopefully) very positive set of nets for the Nets who were going to be in somewhat dire straits if Irving decided to opt out and sign with another team this off season. The Locked on Nets guys look at what happened with Irving here, why there was a seeming 180 in terms of his decisions and what it means for the team.

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With the draft over and a weekend to catch up on the news, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at Kevin Durant’s most recent comments about the Kyrie Irving contract situation with Brooklyn. Did he lend any clarity to what it happening between the team and Irving or is he staying out of it. How have the guys’ opinions changed about the chances Kyrie Irving departs for another team this off-season? The Nets could be in a precarious situation with both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant moving forward and in some ways the future of the franchise could be decided in the next few days. 

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Could Nic Claxton be on the move come free agency? Recent reports suggest other teams will have some interest in the young center this summer and that could spell big problems for Brooklyn. Doug Norrie takes a look at the situation with the recent news out of Houston that the Rockets could offer Claxton more in free agency than the Nets are willing to pony up. It could mean issue with the team's frontcourt. Should the Nets prioritize signing Claxton this off-season and should they just make every monetary effort to make sure he's back on the team.

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