REPORT: 25-Year-Old NBA All-star to Replace Kevin Durant at Brooklyn Nets as Phoenix Suns Close to Finalizing Deal
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The Kevin Durant saga is taking a huge turn. The Brooklyn Nets look set to lose both Kyrie Irving and Durant in a major overhaul of the team. Although the loss of two major superstars can haunt a team for years, the Nets already have their eyes on replacements.
According to the latest rumors, Durant may join the Phoenix Suns. Interestingly enough, Utah Jazz star, Donovan Mitchell is reported to replace KD at the Nets. Considering that Utah has already traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Mitchell wanting to leave the franchise does not come as a surprise.
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The Brooklyn Nets search for a Kevin Durant replacement amidst heavy trade activity
Just a few months ago, the Brooklyn Nets boasted of having one of the best teams in the league. Stars like Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden were expected to take the team to the Finals. However, injuries prevented the three from making any major impact. Moreover, Harden left the Nets to join the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster trade.
This started their downfall. The team faced off against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, ran riot as they swept the Nets 4-0. Safe to say, fans and experts expected a major overhaul after this disappointment.
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Kyrie Irving’s likely departure came as the first bombshell for the franchise and the fans. On top of that, it seems that Kevin Durant wants to leave the franchise as well.
According to the latest reports, Donovan Mitchell could join the Nets in a blockbuster trade. On the other hand, Durant would join the Phoenix Suns, and the Suns would send DeAndre Ayton to the Utah Jazz.
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Per league source a potential Blockbuster 3 team deal between PHX, BRK & Utah is being discussed & could be finalized tomorrow centered around Deandre Ayton to Utah, Donavan Mitchell to Brooklyn and Kevin Durant to Phoenix. Other players and picks are involved per league source👀 pic.twitter.com/ZU2OYdjaVj
— FLEX From Jersey (@FlexFromJersey) July 2, 2022
However, other league sources suggest that the Jazz don’t plan on trading Mithcell; rather, they plan on building the team around him. Interestingly enough, when the results for the All-Star selection were announced, Donovan reportedly wanted to join “a big market team” and the Nets provide just that.
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Edited by:
Veer Badani