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The Memphis Grizzlies have been prepared since July to trade every future first round pick and pick swap to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, sources told ESPN's Zach Lowe. The Grizzlies, however, were unwilling to include Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in any discussion. Memphis also offered three first round picks to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby, … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Offered All Picks, Swaps To Nets For Kevin Durant

The Brooklyn Nets never budged from their asking price on a trade of Kevin Durant as their talks with the Phoenix Suns progressed during the week of the deadline. The Nets maintained a high asking price and received it from the Suns soon after Mat Ishbia assumed ownership. Not only did the Nets acquire the full assortment of future first round picks and swaps from the Suns, but … [Read more...] about Nets Never Budged From Asking Price For Kevin Durant During Talks With Suns

When Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman requested a meeting with Sean Marks less than 24 hours after the Brooklyn Nets traded it was described as "somber." Durant told Marks he wanted to be traded and specifically asked to be dealt to the Phoenix Suns. Durant, Kleiman and Marks then Facetimed Joe Tsai, who was at his home in San Diego. Durant wanted the situation to remain private … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Told Nets He’d Play Out Season If Trade With Suns Didn’t Happen

The Brooklyn Nets had zero interest in any trade of Kyrie Irving that forced them to take back Russell Westbrook. Trading Irving out for Westbrook and his $47 million contract would have added tens of millions to Brooklyn's luxury tax bill. Brooklyn required the participation of a third team to take on Westbrook. The Lakers offered a pair of unprotected picks for Irving, but … [Read more...] about Nets Were Unwilling To Take Back Russell Westbrook In Any Trade Scenario With Lakers

When the Phoenix Suns agreed to the asking price of the Brooklyn Nets of Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and four first round picks, they thought the deal was virtually done. But the Nets then also wanted Jae Crowder included. For the moment, the request of Crowder was a dealbreaker for the Suns' decision-makers. Crowder had been on the trade market for months and he was quickly … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Trade Nearly Fell Apart When Nets Requested Jae Crowder At Last Minute