Brooklyn Nets – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 Kevin Durant’s trade saga is no big deal for the Nets, and history proves it https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/24/kevin-durant-nets-saga-no-big-deal/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/24/kevin-durant-nets-saga-no-big-deal/#respond Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:30:32 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447973 Kevin Durant ruined basketball. At least that is the narrative ‘hot take nation’ likes to swirl around NBA circles — especially after his trade requests put a stranglehold on the offseason. What people fail to mention is that nothing the Brooklyn Nets star has done is foreign to the league. To say that Durant consumed […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/24/kevin-durant-nets-saga-no-big-deal/feed/ 0 Kevin Durant’s sabotage of the Brooklyn Nets is backfiring https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/17/durants-sabotage-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/17/durants-sabotage-brooklyn-nets/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:12 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447400 According to reports, the Brooklyn Nets have asked the Boston Celtics for Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown in exchange for Kevin Durant, while the Celtics are only willing to trade Brown. Meanwhile, according to another report, Durant might want to play in Philadelphia. This all comes after Durant reportedly issued an ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets’ […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/17/durants-sabotage-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 Trade Rumors: Is Kevin Durant using dirty tactics to escape Brooklyn Nets? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/14/trade-rumors-durant-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/14/trade-rumors-durant-brooklyn-nets/#respond Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:48 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447623 During Kevin Durant’s recent meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, Durant reportedly told Tsai to choose between him or General Manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash. It was a bold move, to say the least, even if Durant was just being honest about how he felt. That doesn’t change the optics of it, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/14/trade-rumors-durant-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 Kevin Durant ultimatum puts Brooklyn Nets in impossible spot https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/11/kevin-durant-ultimatum-nets-impossible/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/11/kevin-durant-ultimatum-nets-impossible/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:00:22 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447397 Things have been quiet on the Kevin Durant trade front—a little bit too quiet. That changed on Monday with an explosive new report about the disgruntled Brooklyn Nets star. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Durant met with Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend and doubled down on his trade request. The superstar […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/11/kevin-durant-ultimatum-nets-impossible/feed/ 0 Kevin Durant is damaging his legacy with Brooklyn Nets demands https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/10/durant-damages-legacy-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/10/durant-damages-legacy-brooklyn-nets/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:00:41 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447421 With news that Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has asked team owner Joe Tsai to trade him, or fire the General Manager and Coach, Durant is damaging his legacy. This has been an ongoing problem for Durant since he left the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors. That decision effectively wiped out […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/10/durant-damages-legacy-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Four teams that could make realistic offers for Kevin Durant https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/09/nba-trades-teams-realistic-kevin-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/09/nba-trades-teams-realistic-kevin-durant/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:00:23 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447403 Once the dust settles on the draft and free agency, the basketball offseason shifts focus toward NBA Trades; though normally, players as monumental as Kevin Durant aren’t on the market. Not only did the surefire Hall of Fame forward request a trade, but doubled down in a recent meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, as […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/09/nba-trades-teams-realistic-kevin-durant/feed/ 0 3 reasons why the Boston Celtics should trade for Kevin Durant https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/08/reasons-boston-celtics-trade-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/08/reasons-boston-celtics-trade-durant/#respond Mon, 08 Aug 2022 22:44:19 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447392 The Brooklyn Nets are stuck between keeping their staff members or losing Kevin Durant. Could a trade with the Boston Celtics help Brooklyn move forward in the offseason? Negotiating during the offseason can become a grueling task for front offices. As coaches start to implement game plans for the regular season, athletes evaluate their value with […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/08/reasons-boston-celtics-trade-durant/feed/ 0 Report: Kyrie Irving to play for Brooklyn Nets ‘with or without Kevin Durant’ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/13/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/13/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:00:18 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446839 News of Kevin Durant’s trade request from the Brooklyn Nets shook the NBA landscape. In fact, both free agency and the trade market have frozen as the league waits for Durant to be traded. Teams such as the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors have emerged as potential suitors, but no deal has gotten […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/13/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant/feed/ 0 Why the Brooklyn Nets need to trade Kevin Durant ASAP https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/12/brooklyn-nets-trade-kevin-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/12/brooklyn-nets-trade-kevin-durant/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:00:19 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446822 The Brooklyn Nets are in a sticky situation. As soon as the news of Kevin Durant requesting a trade came to light, it was clear that their chance at a dynasty had come to a close. There have been some suggestions that the Nets simply keep Durant and Kyrie Irving heading into next season, as […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/12/brooklyn-nets-trade-kevin-durant/feed/ 0 Why Kevin Durant wants to leave and why he should re-join the Brooklyn Nets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:19 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446749 Building a super team with elite players has become the latest fad in the National Basketball Association. Organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Clippers have improved their team through valuable additions during the last few years. As the competition in the association rises, the demand for star-caliber players has increased. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 dark horse destinations for Kevin Durant this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/nba-trades-kevin-durant-destinations/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/nba-trades-kevin-durant-destinations/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446676 Kevin Durant’s trade request has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world, which has left fans anxious to see where the two-time Finals MVP ultimately lands. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, over half of the league has called the Brooklyn Nets to kick the tires on acquiring Durant, and understandably so. Right now, the three teams […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/nba-trades-kevin-durant-destinations/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 Kevin Durant trades to unexpected teams https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/03/nba-trades-kevin-durant-unexpected/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/03/nba-trades-kevin-durant-unexpected/#respond Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:20 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446608 As the NBA offseason drags on, only one name continues to hand over fans’ heads – Kevin Durant. The superstar requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and now everyone is anxiously waiting to see what team he suits up for next. While an initial list came out that included the Phoenix Suns and Miami […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/03/nba-trades-kevin-durant-unexpected/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3-team trade lands Kyrie Irving on LA Clippers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-la-clippers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-la-clippers/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:07 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446549 Since the start of last week when The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that negotiations between the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving had reached an impasse, the idea of Kyrie Irving rejoining former teammate Lebron James was the topic that dominated the NBA news cycle. That seemed to come to an end this past Monday when […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-la-clippers/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 5 potential suitors for Kevin Durant and Brooklyn Nets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets-2/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:00:03 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446548 According to multiple reports, Brooklyn Nets‘ superstar Kevin Durant has officially requested a trade from the organization. Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022 With Durant’s request triggering even more craziness to an eventful NBA offseason, wherever the 12-time All-Star lands will […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets-2/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 4 Kevin Durant trades for the Brooklyn Nets to consider https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/nba-trades-kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/nba-trades-kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:38:14 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446541 The NBA world was just shaken to its core. It was reported by multiple sources that Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and will be moved this offseason. Durant requested a trade with the team today, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/BkNEHwkrc0 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022 After the initial reports […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/nba-trades-kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 The future of the Brooklyn Nets rests in Kyrie Irving’s hands https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:00:48 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446264 The Brooklyn Nets currently have two superstars on their roster. If Kyrie Irving decides to leave the organization, how will Brooklyn fare? Acquiring a superstar increases the odds of winning a championship. Throughout the last few years, teams like the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers have worked to establish an impressive […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 teams that should have interest in Kyrie Irving https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/21/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-interest/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/21/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-interest/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:37 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446146 Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented players in the NBA. Few players have his deep bag of offensive moves, from stepback jumpers to impossible layups spinning off of the glass. When Irving has the ball in his hands, what he creates is very often magical. On the other hand, he is also one […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/21/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-interest/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 Kyrie Irving trades to help the Brooklyn Nets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/09/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/09/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:23 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445758 The Brooklyn Nets just wrapped up an extremely disappointing season. If it weren’t for the Los Angeles Lakers, it would likely be regarded as the worst season in the NBA (in comparison to expectations). Obviously, an injury to Kevin Durant and Irving’s reluctance to get the COVID vaccine hurt the team, but regardless, their (almost) […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/09/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/feed/ 0 5 roster moves the Brooklyn Nets need to make this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/05/moves-brooklyn-nets-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/05/moves-brooklyn-nets-offseason/#respond Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:22 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445616 When people talk about the 2021-22 season and mention the Brooklyn Nets, they will talk about opportunities missed. Due to various vaccine mandates around the USA and Canada, one of their superstars, Kyrie Irving, was unable to play much basketball. Then, the superstar they added last season, James Harden, wanted out and basically forced the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/05/moves-brooklyn-nets-offseason/feed/ 0 Why the Brooklyn Nets trading Kyrie Irving would help Kevin Durant https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/02/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-kevin-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/02/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-kevin-durant/#respond Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:50 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445585 The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly not interested in handing Kyrie a long-term extension. Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reported as much on May 24: This is why the Nets’ championship hopes hinge on an amicable solution with Irving, whose personal decision not to get vaccinated and unpredictable injury history have left the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/02/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-kevin-durant/feed/ 0 5 storylines to track during the Brooklyn Nets’ 2022 offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/30/brooklyn-nets-offseason-storylines/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/30/brooklyn-nets-offseason-storylines/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:49 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445444 After being eliminated in a devastating fashion, the Brooklyn Nets have plenty to address this offseason before regaining contender status. Lofty expectations were spun upside down when during a 2021-22 season that never quite felt right for the Nets. With players in and out of the lineup, another star angling for a trade, and astonishing […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/30/brooklyn-nets-offseason-storylines/feed/ 0 Report: Brooklyn Nets could explore Kyrie Irving sign-and-trades https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/27/report-brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/27/report-brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving/#respond Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445380 While the Los Angeles Lakers stole most of the spotlight in the category of “disappointment,” the Brooklyn Nets put up a fight. They were projected to win the NBA Championship and were swept in the first round of the playoffs. Now, while injuries undoubtedly played a part in their struggles, that doesn’t take away from […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/27/report-brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving/feed/ 0 Ben Simmons doesn’t deserve all the blame for his situation https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/08/ben-simmons-blame-situation/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/08/ben-simmons-blame-situation/#respond Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:33 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444836 Any mention of Ben Simmons or the Brooklyn Nets and the talking heads go viral. However, all scrutiny seems to sway one way. But what if someone pointed the finger at the organization and team of agents for fumbling the narrative? For as long as anyone could recall, every NBA season starts with a select […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/08/ben-simmons-blame-situation/feed/ 0 Pros/cons of Brooklyn Nets targeting Carmelo Anthony in NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/29/pros-cons-brooklyn-nets-carmelo-anthony/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/29/pros-cons-brooklyn-nets-carmelo-anthony/#respond Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:17 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444463 After a turbulent season full of injuries and controversy, the Brooklyn Nets will head into the NBA offseason with plenty of questions to address. The biggest question marks revolve around a potential long-term extension for Kyrie Irving and head coach Steve Nash’s job security moving forward. Aside from those two significant unknowns, another looming question […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/29/pros-cons-brooklyn-nets-carmelo-anthony/feed/ 0 Exit Survey: 3 thoughts on the disposed Brooklyn Nets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/thoughts-disposed-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/thoughts-disposed-brooklyn-nets/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:54 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444459 Put your hands up if you thought the Brooklyn Nets would exit the postseason before the New Orleans Pelicans. That’s right, in an amazing turn of events, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and co. were the first team booted out of contention, as they got swept by the Boston Celtics. A truly remarkable ending to one […]

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