2024 NBA Season

[Minor Miner]

It looks like Kevin Durant stays in Brooklyn. I don't think he can give his %100 to this team as he wants Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks to leave but they are also staying. It's hard to work with people you don't get along well with. On the other hand, it's quite normal that other teams cannot get him when he has such a loaded contract. If Kyrie also stays then no rebuilding for Nets this season. They have to do their best to reach higher places in play-offs, maybe one last time.

I think it will be better for KD if he just tries to get along with his teammates. Otherwise, it is just going to invite tomorrow's problems in the team. I understand it is going to be hard to play with players that he does not get along with but I think he should at least try. I agree that it does not seem like there will be any rebuilding for the Nets this season. It is going to be hard to have success where you don’t even want to stay. But they will have to try when leaving is not an option.

That kind of conflict is not good for the team, Durant is a player, Nash is the coach, it should be the coach who should be followed and Durant just plays what the coach has designed. The problem with some superstars is that they lose respect on their coach because they think the management will choose them over the coach.

They talk about it and seems that finally Nets management convinced KD to stay, there might be conflict in between as those harsh words

came from KD circle around social media and all over the sports news but they are professional and they are working for the money, maybe money

talks well that's why KD changes his tempo and give another shot for this upcoming season, We will only know what will be his performance when

we see him with his teammates inside the court.

There will be nothing to worry about if they just stay professional and do their work. After all, they are professional players and they are being paid to play. I don’t think the players will have any problems with each other because they should know better than that. They should understand that the only way they will be able to be successful is if they play well with each other. And I am also sure that the fans also want them to have a go for one last time. I’m sure KD  would want to give his best no matter what.

[yazher]

That kind of conflict is not good for the team, Durant is a player, Nash is the coach, it should be the coach who should be followed and Durant just plays what the coach has designed. The problem with some superstars is that they lose respect on their coach because they think the management will choose them over the coach.

Just because things haven't worked out for the 2nd and 3rd times, it won't gonna work forever. Their losing respect to their seniors who knows the game more than them and that's why they are now focusing on themselves own self rather than the team itself. That's why MJ said it should be the greatest team of all times not just the GOAT because everyone has their own role to make it happen and the coach is often underrated about this matter and as we know Coach Nash is still new, why just give not give him some time instead of putting all the blame to him.

[Pamadar]

It looks like Kevin Durant stays in Brooklyn. I don't think he can give his %100 to this team as he wants Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks to leave but they are also staying.

That's not fair to the organization, why would he do that? I mean, he is paid with big money, so being a professional, he just have to do his job and deliver the expectation of the management. Although I believe there are some conflicts already in the organization, but I don't think Durant would result to purposely not giving his all just to pissed the management.

Hoping that he won't do that, something like sabotaging the entire team if he will not play the same type of

expected gameplay from him, Durant needs to be a pro, and act as pro. He might lose his fans if he will do that and maybe he
will also think about it after he agrees to continue playing for the Nets.

He needs to please his fans by playing his best in whatever uniform he's wearing. It will be judged once the league starts and
see his performance.

[mirakal]

Well, his morale support to the team and its players will still play by a big factor and that's what I can see on this signed contract for him.

Damn, time goes so fast and I've remembered him that I used to watched him with the old roster of Miami. We're that old right now as Haslem also became older.

Good luck to his stay for this probable last contract with Heat.

That's a fact mate, and we're actually much older now because we have also saw Udonis Haslem with the the old roster of Miami way back 2012 and 2013 when they won a back-to-back championship. Man, I haven't noticed that a decade has already passed by since we saw Lebron, Bosh and Wade together.
Well, that's likely and the only reason I see why the Heat gave Haslem a one-year contract. He sure can't be reliable anymore in the court to produce good numbers but his experience and presence will be much used by the team.

Well, you just made mw guilty about it that it has been a decade since that moment.

We are older and getting older more.

His share based on his experience to the current roster is going to be worth it with the value of his contract.

Let's just hope that Udonis Haslem can fill that hole that the Miami Heat was missing, he is that lucky to be given at least 1-year worth of contract just to give the team some advice behind the scenes. Also, I hope Haslem have the right words to say to drive this young players so that they will be more dangerous in the court this coming season.

[freedomgo]

Media reporting now that Durant has reached an agreement with Nets management and will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets this year. I imagine that means Kyrie is staying also so no LeBron Kyrie reunion. I think this is probably the best outcome for everyone, but I did want to see them stir up the league. Should be fun to watch anyway. Two more months…

The Nets don't need to reach an agreement with Durant in the first place because Durant is currently under contract to play for the Nets, they should refrain from feeding Durant with what he wants because that will just make his big grow bigger. He should give the team a respect by staying and playing for the team for at least half of his contract before requesting a trade because the Nets was the one who granted him a contract worth of millions.

About Kyrie, he's been vocal that he will stay in the team even if Durant was traded and maybe that's his way to give respect and to cover his absence in the previous season. And the Nets is also not looking forward to trade Kyrie, that's just the Lakers trying to get him even though Kyrie doesn't want to.

[dwyane36]

Nash has always been a class act and if he wants to have any sort of future in coaching in the NBA, which I believe he very much does, then he needed to resolve this situation.  I'm sure he sat and explained to KD how they all want the same thing and the best way for them to accomplish it is together.  Once the Ayton contract took him off the trading block it seemed like nobody else had the assets to make something happen. 

Nash started his coaching career just a couple of years ago, and he still has a lot to learn. On the one hand, I'd say he is clearly out of luck because he has had to coach players like Durant, Irving, and Harden right away. On the other hand, the whole Nets drama could be a good experience for Nash. I mean, if he can handle it mentally, he will be able to achieve good results as a coach.

[danherbias07]

Nash has always been a class act and if he wants to have any sort of future in coaching in the NBA, which I believe he very much does, then he needed to resolve this situation.  I'm sure he sat and explained to KD how they all want the same thing and the best way for them to accomplish it is together.  Once the Ayton contract took him off the trading block it seemed like nobody else had the assets to make something happen. 

Yeah, and it really showed now. I think Kevin Durant should also take notice of that. He said things that other coaches would not receive like what Coach Nash did, at least what he could do is appreciate that by making efforts to be a team leader now instead of just forcing a trade.
Now I have a lot of questions in mind. How did Coach Kerr handle this guy, and also his past coach from OKC Billy Donovan? Or is this the first time he said something like that with a coach?
Anyway, this should be good, and how I wish Kyrie will go with the flow and so do Simmons.

[jakelyson]

It looks like Kevin Durant stays in Brooklyn. I don't think he can give his %100 to this team as he wants Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks to leave but they are also staying.

That's not fair to the organization, why would he do that? I mean, he is paid with big money, so being a professional, he just have to do his job and deliver the expectation of the management. Although I believe there are some conflicts already in the organization, but I don't think Durant would result to purposely not giving his all just to pissed the management.

Hoping that he won't do that, something like sabotaging the entire team if he will not play the same type of

expected gameplay from him, Durant needs to be a pro, and act as pro. He might lose his fans if he will do that and maybe he
will also think about it after he agrees to continue playing for the Nets.

He needs to please his fans by playing his best in whatever uniform he's wearing. It will be judged once the league starts and
see his performance.

It is not just the fans but also that action is detrimental to his career. He will destroy his future if he keeps acting up and does not honor his contract. No team will touch him anymore after his contract with the Nets if he shows that he is very unprofessional and cannot honor a simple contract.

Nash has always been a class act and if he wants to have any sort of future in coaching in the NBA, which I believe he very much does, then he needed to resolve this situation.  I'm sure he sat and explained to KD how they all want the same thing and the best way for them to accomplish it is together.  Once the Ayton contract took him off the trading block it seemed like nobody else had the assets to make something happen. 

Nash started his coaching career just a couple of years ago, and he still has a lot to learn. On the one hand, I'd say he is clearly out of luck because he has had to coach players like Durant, Irving, and Harden right away. On the other hand, the whole Nets drama could be a good experience for Nash. I mean, if he can handle it mentally, he will be able to achieve good results as a coach.

It could have been easier for him since these 3 have tons of talents together. He just fails to control the egos of these players. The two even said that they do not need a head coach, thus the failure Nets have been.

[chaser15]

It's funny to see how quickly Durant changes his mind. Let me remind you that he tried to put an ultimatum to the Nets' owner a couple of weeks ago, and now they somehow managed to reach some kind of agreement. Honestly, I think Durant has been acting a little weird this offseason, and he definitely deserves to get some boos from Nets fans during the first home game of the upcoming season.

That's why the NBA Twitter world is reacting to that awkward return of Kevin Durant.

Those he requested to be fired, GM Sean Marks and Coach Steve Nash, had some serious talk with him. Seems KD really got his head too big as I read, Steve Nash convinced Durant to stay despite the latter wanting him to be fired.

Alright, now that the KD drama is ended, hoping for Durant to do his very best next season.

Wow! I am glad Nash acts like that. I can't do that if I were him. KD said some nasty things against him and as his coach, it must have hurt his feelings, and yet he is the one who convinced him to stay.
This is good. Some chemistry happening in their team. I am expecting better things to happen after this and so with Kyrie.
Last year I expected them to be at the top of the league but was a disappointment, perhaps now it will be different.

Yes even if I'm on Steve Nash, I can't talk to the person who have a grudge against me and wants to fire me out of the organization. He even convince Durant to stay despite him having a bad approach to him. That's what you called a good pride compare to the big pride that Durant, Irving and Simmons have lol. Nash still thinks what better for the whole team instead of exchanging bad words against Durant. Their GM also extends his kindness to Durant.

I hope Durant will realized that good and kind act did by him from the Nets Owner, General Manager and his Head Coach.

I don't know what to think about him now if he will remain arrogant despite that good approach by him to those he want to fired.

[blockman]

Nash started his coaching career just a couple of years ago, and he still has a lot to learn. On the one hand, I'd say he is clearly out of luck because he has had to coach players like Durant, Irving, and Harden right away. On the other hand, the whole Nets drama could be a good experience for Nash. I mean, if he can handle it mentally, he will be able to achieve good results as a coach.

I agree, this could be one of the best moments of his coaching career if it's ever going to result in a good one. Handling these players while having some of the best drama from within will definitely prove how good a taker he is. Not just a learning experience for him.
But certainly, this will be a valuable experience that will add a more decisive attitude to the team.

[Botnake]

Media reporting now that Durant has reached an agreement with Nets management and will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets this year. I imagine that means Kyrie is staying also so no LeBron Kyrie reunion. I think this is probably the best outcome for everyone, but I did want to see them stir up the league. Should be fun to watch anyway. Two more months…

It's funny to see how quickly Durant changes his mind. Let me remind you that he tried to put an ultimatum to the Nets' owner a couple of weeks ago, and now they somehow managed to reach some kind of agreement. Honestly, I think Durant has been acting a little weird this offseason, and he definitely deserves to get some boos from Nets fans during the first home game of the upcoming season.

Mind you, he will definitely be going to receive a lot of boos from the Nets fans for that egoistic action after all the Nets had done to him, especially that ultimatum, that was a risky move that by now he already realized that it was a huge mistake making Joe Tsai choose. He definitely thought hard after that action he made because he might have that contract as his last without re-sign as there's a chance that there's no team in the league that would want him.

[Vaculin]

Yes, probably he'll retire in Lakers but that ain't sure as of now because he also said that he would follow his son to whichever team Bronny will fall. The good thing about Lebron is that he doesn't really rely on his talent alone because he knew that it wouldn't make him what he is today if he will just rely on his talent all the way, he added some extra recipe for him to be great and that is the dedication and hard work.

Maybe Lakers will bring Bronny to the team in respect to LeBron, not sure though what future will be for this father and Son journey

but it's something that NBA can treasure if both will be playing in one uniform and share talents inside the court. With the look of LeBron's

shape. He is still capable of playing for more than 2-years unless major injuries will happen before that, but if there's nothing as we know him

playing, he is good at taking good care of his health, so the chance is really possible.

That is if Bronny will fall into the Lakers hand if he'll get drafted by next year, but the Lebron and the management knows that there's a just a little probability that they could host the father and son wearing their jersey. In fact, Lebron won't have a hard time transferring to any other team in the league as any team in the NBA will be much happy to get Lebron and Bronny in their franchise and be part of the first time in history that there will be a father and son playing together professionally.

[Kasabus]

It looks like Kevin Durant stays in Brooklyn. I don't think he can give his %100 to this team as he wants Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks to leave but they are also staying.

That's not fair to the organization, why would he do that? I mean, he is paid with big money, so being a professional, he just have to do his job and deliver the expectation of the management. Although I believe there are some conflicts already in the organization, but I don't think Durant would result to purposely not giving his all just to pissed the management.

Neither any of us here in this forum nor the owner of the Nets, Joe Tsai, could answer that question but one thing is clear and that is Durant is already over his head because of his capabilities. He somehow forgot that it's the Nets who granted him the contract he needed to keep playing in the NBA and the right money that he wanted and now he wanted to be traded just like that?

But the latest update now that the Nets have come with an agreement for Durant to stay in the team because the training camp is almost starting too and there's no any team in the league right now who can match the Nets demand to get free Durant. For now, he'll staying but I don't know how would Durant perform after these issues he made.

[wheelz1200]

Yes, probably he'll retire in Lakers but that ain't sure as of now because he also said that he would follow his son to whichever team Bronny will fall. The good thing about Lebron is that he doesn't really rely on his talent alone because he knew that it wouldn't make him what he is today if he will just rely on his talent all the way, he added some extra recipe for him to be great and that is the dedication and hard work.

Maybe Lakers will bring Bronny to the team in respect to LeBron, not sure though what future will be for this father and Son journey

but it's something that NBA can treasure if both will be playing in one uniform and share talents inside the court. With the look of LeBron's

shape. He is still capable of playing for more than 2-years unless major injuries will happen before that, but if there's nothing as we know him

playing, he is good at taking good care of his health, so the chance is really possible.

That is if Bronny will fall into the Lakers hand if he'll get drafted by next year, but the Lebron and the management knows that there's a just a little probability that they could host the father and son wearing their jersey. In fact, Lebron won't have a hard time transferring to any other team in the league as any team in the NBA will be much happy to get Lebron and Bronny in their franchise and be part of the first time in history that there will be a father and son playing together professionally.

Bronny to the NBA is no sure fire thing.  He is a fringe top 50 player in high-school, and tons of high school prospects can't handle the next level.  If I had to bet I'd say bronny doesn't make it.  Honestly his younger son will probably end up better than bronny.  Bigger kid and frame then bronny already.

[Jating]

Media reporting now that Durant has reached an agreement with Nets management and will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets this year. I imagine that means Kyrie is staying also so no LeBron Kyrie reunion. I think this is probably the best outcome for everyone, but I did want to see them stir up the league. Should be fun to watch anyway. Two more months…

It's funny to see how quickly Durant changes his mind. Let me remind you that he tried to put an ultimatum to the Nets' owner a couple of weeks ago, and now they somehow managed to reach some kind of agreement. Honestly, I think Durant has been acting a little weird this offseason, and he definitely deserves to get some boos from Nets fans during the first home game of the upcoming season.

Mind you, he will definitely be going to receive a lot of boos from the Nets fans for that egoistic action after all the Nets had done to him, especially that ultimatum, that was a risky move that by now he already realized that it was a huge mistake making Joe Tsai choose. He definitely thought hard after that action he made because he might have that contract as his last without re-sign as there's a chance that there's no team in the league that would want him.

Perhaps, but if he can turn the team around this year, for sure fans will forget everything. Similar to Lebron when he left the Cavs,  we know what the flash mob did, burning his jerseys in the street of Cleveland. And when he comes back and play for the first time there are boos. But when he brought the city a championship, everyone forget about it. So I'm thinking the same scenario for Durant here, that is if he plays good this season as if the whole saga didn't happen.

[dezoel]

KD staying with nets is definitely something I would love to see. I mean they already didn't had a terrible team. Kyrie can shoot, KD we know can shoot very well, Joe Harris can shoot and Seth Curry can shoot, plus Ben Simmons can drive inside and pass out.

So, if they built a team where it is Kyrie-Seth-Harris-KD-Simmons five out there, which would be very difficult because it lacks center but they can just rest one of them and put a center in there and just change whoever is resting, that way they will always have 1 center, 1 amazing passer Simmons, and 3 shooters at all times. That's a team that can fight for a title with the right coach if you ask me.

[arwin100]

KD staying with nets is definitely something I would love to see. I mean they already didn't had a terrible team. Kyrie can shoot, KD we know can shoot very well, Joe Harris can shoot and Seth Curry can shoot, plus Ben Simmons can drive inside and pass out.

So, if they built a team where it is Kyrie-Seth-Harris-KD-Simmons five out there, which would be very difficult because it lacks center but they can just rest one of them and put a center in there and just change whoever is resting, that way they will always have 1 center, 1 amazing passer Simmons, and 3 shooters at all times. That's a team that can fight for a title with the right coach if you ask me.

Indeed that's good to see how KD and kyrie build up again the Nets and its another chance for them to shut off the mouth of people who doubt about their willingness to cooperate with their existing team due to their past controversy. Lets see how they can work well their chemistry since this is one thing lacking to them last season and if they can adjust with this for sure they are not an easy team to beat.

[harizen]

So, if they built a team where it is Kyrie-Seth-Harris-KD-Simmons five out there, which would be very difficult because it lacks center but they can just rest one of them and put a center in there and just change whoever is resting, that way they will always have 1 center, 1 amazing passer Simmons, and 3 shooters at all times. That's a team that can fight for a title with the right coach if you ask me.

Kyrie Irving and Seth Curry shouldn't be on the same floor most of the time. Seth is more suited up for being a backup Point Guard for Irving. Ben Simmons though can handle the PG position like in his Philadelphia 76ers tenure but looking at Brooklyn's roster, I see that he is more suited up as a Shooting Guard and a backcourt duo for Kyrie Irving.

There's no question about the performance of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons. They are all good and explosive. However, since these 3 are known "divas" in their own way, I hope Coach Steve Nash will be able to handle these 3 properly wherein we can see the cooperation of these said players to their coach. Especially Durant, there's surely an awkward relationship now between him and his coach.

Anyhow, I know they are professional and will do their best for the team.

[agustina2]

It looks like Kevin Durant stays in Brooklyn. I don't think he can give his %100 to this team as he wants Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks to leave but they are also staying. It's hard to work with people you don't get along well with. On the other hand, it's quite normal that other teams cannot get him when he has such a loaded contract. If Kyrie also stays then no rebuilding for Nets this season. They have to do their best to reach higher places in play-offs, maybe one last time.

I don't think Durant will turn out like that. He's being paid and that's out of respect if he will not give his 100% on the game because of the issue. He might also lose some of his endorsement and no team will be interested in him if he will behave like that while playing for the Nets.

In the first place, Durant will not agree to stay in Brooklyn Nets if no peace negotiation happened between him and Steve Nash/Sean Marks. At least, they solved a certain issue at both parties although time will just tell before the damage in a relationship will be completely fixed.

[jossiel]

KD staying with nets is definitely something I would love to see. I mean they already didn't had a terrible team. Kyrie can shoot, KD we know can shoot very well, Joe Harris can shoot and Seth Curry can shoot, plus Ben Simmons can drive inside and pass out.

It's actually a smooth feeling to read that news that the KD trade and rumors have come to an end. It's best for all of the teams that have been in the news that showed interest of taking him.

I guess the buzz made by the team will also give that huge benefit from having those ticket sales for the very first days and opening of the league again for the matches of Nets.