The Nets’ quest to move disgruntled stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will reportedly have no influence on the team’s plans for former All-Star Ben Simmons.
As trade rumors continue to swirl involving Durant and Irving, The New York Post reported Thursday that the Nets are currently not looking to move Simmons, who remains on the mend after undergoing back surgery in May.
The Post also reported a source close to Simmons indicated the 25-year-old remains in the club’s plans going forward, saying, “Ben is good” when asked if he received any assurances that he would not be traded. This belief was further substantiated by league sources in conversations with The Post, with one source saying there’s been no talk about the Nets actively shopping Simmons while two others said there was little market for the former No. 1 overall pick.
