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Kevin Durant Takes Massive Shot at James Harden as Trade Rumors Intensify

Published 02/10/2022, 10:01 AM EST

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With James Harden on the verge of making a shock move to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Brooklyn Nets will lose a major star. One-third of Brooklyn’s big-3, Harden seems to be moving to a new franchise very soon. One person who will feel disappointed in particular, is 33-year-old Kevin Durant. And now, KD has dropped a major hint about his feelings, in a massive dig at Harden.

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The trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving looked set to take the league by storm. And although they have been impeccable in patches, the franchise still hasn’t captured the championship. This was the sole aim going forward, especially after Kyrie’s anticipated return following a long hiatus. However, it looks like one return is going to be followed by a shock exit.

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Kevin Durant drops major bomb on potential James Harden trade

As reported by ESPN, Harden is keen on joining the 76ers soon. As per sources, the managements are discussing potential deals, with Ben Simmons also in the fray. However, Harden is also apparently scared of facing public backlash over his potential move. After all, this will become the 2nd consecutive season where he will be shifting sides. Thus, it is going to be an interesting final day in the market.

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Due to his fears, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the 10-time All-Star will not personally ask for a move. Instead, he will wait patiently for the two concerned sides to work things out. On Instagram, however, Durant has now made his intentions clear. According to a fresh report, the 2-time NBA champion has liked a post that talks about ‘The Beard’ wanting out of Brooklyn. In all likelihood, Durant is prepared for what’s next.

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With this latest move, Kevin Durant has thrown the ball back in Harden’s court. Do you think the deal will go through? Let’s wait and watch.

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Sankalp Harikrishnan is an NBA and Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. He aspires to pursue Sports Journalism and has represented his institution in cricket, badminton, soccer and table tennis. Sankalp idolises Roger Federer and Stephen Curry, and has an inherent love for statistics.
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