Tag: Kevin Durant
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Nets, Celtics
Cavaliers
Guard Donovan Mitchell indicated that after some initial surprise, playing in an actual preseason game with a new team was no big deal.
“One of...
NBA GM: ‘Race to the Bottom’ Sure to Ensue for Victor Wembanyama
Without question, Victor Wembanyama is the next big thing coming to the NBA. And by big, we mean he stands 7-foot-4 and has the...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Patrick Williams, Nets, Clippers
Bulls
The Bulls have exercised the fourth-year option on forward Patrick Williams, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Williams missed most of...
Nets’ Ben Simmons After First Game in 470 Days: It Was ‘Amazing’
Ben Simmons took the court for the first time in 470 days, as the Nets made their preseason debut in a blowout loss to...
Ben Simmons to Make Nets Debut on Monday
Nets fans have been waiting for a chance to see Ben Simmons take the court, and it appears to be here. Almost.
The Nets open...
Rival GM: I’d Be Real Hesitant to Trade For Suns’ Jae Crowder
Suns forward Jae Crowder is sitting out as he and the Suns agreed to try to trade him. He has already been linked to...
East Notes: Nets, Kevin Durant, Celtics, 76ers, PJ Tucker
Nets
Coach Steve Nash stressed that all is good now with Kevin Durant, who issued a trade request over the summer.
“We’re good,” Nash said, via Nick...
Nets’ Steve Nash: Relationship With Kevin Durant Is Fine
Kevin Durant reportedly gave Nets owner Joe Tsai and ultimatum this past summer -- either fire coach Steve Nash, or trade me.
Oh, Durant reportedly...
Kyrie Irving Says Decision Not To Get Vaccinated Cost Him $187M Extension
Nets star Kyrie Irving said the decision not to get vaccinated proved costly -- as in a four-year contract extension worth about $187 million.
Instead,...
NBA Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Lakers, Kawhi Leonard
Nets
Ben Simmons is expected to debut for the Nets this season, and he may have extra motivation, given all the negative comments he sees...
East Notes: Celtics, Free Agents, Wizards, Nets
Celtics
The recent news that Robert Williams will miss training camp after arthroscopic knee surgery is reason for the Celtics to be concerned, per Brian...
NBA Notes: Nets, Kyrie Irving, Suns, Jazz
Nets
Kyrie Irving said that the Nets haven't forgotten getting swept by the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, and can use it...
Celtics’ Marcus Smart ‘Didn’t Pay Too Much Mind’ To Kevin Durant Rumors
Not long after the Celtics made a run to the Finals, the whole world started talking about them possibly landing Nets superstar Kevin Durant...
Jeff Phelps: Ranking The Big Combos Of The East
Teams in the Eastern Conference have apparently decided the time for building, or rebuilding, is over. The time to go for it has arrived.
Atlanta...
