DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

Kevin Durant’s Motivations Are As Puzzling As Ever

From a trade request to an ultimatum now to an apparent reunion, it’s difficult to decipher what the Brooklyn superstar is trying to achieve.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2022

Kevin Durant to stay with Nets; what it means for the Lakers

Kevin Durant has apparently backed off his trade request, and it will have big consequences for the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 24, 2022

Kevin Durant staying with Nets after trade drama comes to an end as sides ‘agree to move forward with our partnership’

NEW YORK — Suddenly, the dust settled and the drama came to an end, and the Nets returned to their post as championship contenders — if not favorites.

Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022

Durant Ends Trade Request After Meeting With Nets Management

Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks announced the news in a statement on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 23, 2022

Kristian Winfield: Why Kevin Durant and the Nets need each other

NEW YORK — As Kevin Durant and the Nets enter the next stage of their stalemate, there’s one important detail to keep in mind.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

The contradictory nature of Kyrie Irving’s situation with the Nets

Kyrie Irving is reportedly upset with the Brooklyn Nets, but one prominent reporter doesn't think he's forcing his way to the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 10, 2022

Has Kevin Durant situation become clearer for Heat . . . or even cloudier? Odds are, it remains confusing,

Tuesday stood as a day of juxtaposition for the Miami Heat. On a day Kevin Durant appeared more available than ever on the NBA trade market, the Heat disappeared from a pair of lists of potential suitors for the disgruntled Brooklyn Nets forward.

Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022

Have Durant and the Nets Reached the Point of No Return?

Brooklyn’s falling out with its star has only worsened, and a reported ultimatum has displayed the extent of Durant’s displeasure with the organization.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2022

Kevin Durant reiterates trade request, delivers ultimatum to Joe Tsai in meeting: report

Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum: Tsai must decide between Durant, a 12-time All-Star universally regarded as one of the best basketball players in NBA history, and the pair of Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash.

Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022

Nets Owner: ‘Our Front Office and Coaching Staff Have My Support’

The firm public stance comes amid a report that Kevin Durant issued an ultimatum.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2022