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<\/p>\nEven though Kyrie Irving chose to sign with the Nets, the drama in Brooklyn was far from over. In response to the most recent Irving scandal, Kevin Durant, whose loyalty to the club had been called into doubt, asked to be traded.<\/p>\n
One may argue that the 33-year-old is the world’s best basketball player. Nearly seldom do players this good become available in trade. With his request for a trade, Kevin Durant caused havoc in the NBA summer.<\/p>\n
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Kevin Durant had two clubs in mind: the Suns or the Heat. Although there was a lot of talk about the Suns and a potential Deandre Ayton sign-and-trade for Durant, no agreement could ever be reached by the parties.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ: Best Power Forwards: NBA 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n James Jones had the same sense as many other front offices in the league: the Nets weren’t actually interested in trading Durant.<\/p>\n \u201cBrooklyn wanted to keep Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. And that\u2019s why he\u2019s in Brooklyn and not on some other team, but as far as with us, I get it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n "We had discussions with Brooklyn about their desires and what they were trying to do, but ultimately, I would say like most teams, there was nothing to it.\u201d<\/p>\n Explain?<\/p>\n "Not much discussion, in-depth discussion." <\/p>\n James Jones on Kevin Durant talks. #Suns<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/jlXxw21s6z<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aeHyM4wnsw<\/a><\/p>\n — Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) September 9, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nSuns GM James Jones discusses Kevin Durant trade<\/h2>\n
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