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Within his latest round-up of NBA rumors, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms a number of items that have been previously reported or speculated.

The Bucks hold the 24th overall pick. - Wake Forest forwardJake LaRaviahas visited Milwaukee and worked out for the Bucks twice during the pre-draft process, Scotto reports. - Rival executives who spoke to Scotto believe veteran forwardNicolas Batumcould be in line for a deal worth $10MM per year after turning downhis player option.

We're talking about one of the more unpredictable players the NBA has ever seen. He's pledged to stay with every team he's ever departed. He pledged not to ...

If they can convince the Nets they have a path to doing so, they might be able to convince Brooklyn to cooperate on a more palatable deal. Paul is so important to Phoenix's culture that he's almost certainly not going to be on the table. When Irving asked the Cavaliers for a trade in 2018, he reportedly had four teams on his wishlist: the Knicks, the Spurs, the Timberwolves and the Heat. We've covered the Knicks. The Spurs are out of contention. The Heat also opened up a bit more draft flexibility at the trade deadline by changing the protections on a pick they owe to Oklahoma City. That could allow them to give up a first-round pick or two to sweeten the pot here. But if the Nets are open to a "four quarters for a dollar" trade construction, the Clippers can make a fairly compelling offer. He also fits Miami's star-hunting profile, and after their half-court offense sputtered against Boston, he could provide the scoring lift they need to make it back to the Finals. There have long been rumors of his interest in playing with Jimmy Butler. You could potentially get funky in a multi-team construction, but for now, any hope the Lakers have in actually landing Irving relies on his interest in going to Los Angeles. They just aren't going to offer the best package. - The Nets cannot realistically accept any 2022 free agents back in a sign-and-trade because it would trigger a hard cap that they are almost certain to exceed. Irving is the rare player who might actually be good enough to justify this sort of dysfunction, and the Nets know it. This isn't a rebuilding trade, and the Nets need to make sure they don't alienateKevin Durant. And he's going to make the biggest shots of your season. You'd have to do it with the understanding that he's going to miss games due to injury, and he's going to miss games for reasons other than injury as well.

In an interview with Sage Steele early Wednesday afternoon, Adrian Wojnarowski said the Nets are "navigating" through difficult straits with Kyrie Irving, ...

As Winfield also wrote, it would appear that the only way the Nets could sign Tucker is by using the taxpayers MLE, which would max out at $20 million over three years. This grand experiment started with Durant and Irving three years ago, and now it’s on the brink with them. Brooklyn is straddling the narrowest of walkways: Keeping conviction on Irving’s contract talks and keeping Durant’s desire to stay a Net. Woj said the Nets are “navigating two fronts: trying to stay disciplined in their mind on a Kyrie extension. So far, that hasn’t been the case with him, sources say. He is a player who has not been as available to them as they’ve wanted last couple of years.

While Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are at an impasse, the likeliest outcome is still him returning to the team.

Irving is obviously a talented player who’s buddies with Kevin Durant, so the Nets would like him back. Even so, Lewis characterizes these negotiations as a way to find a “happy medium” between the two sides rather than a breakup: Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly at an impasse when it comes to his future with the franchise.

In his first season with the Nets, Kyrie Irving played 20 regular season games due to injury. In the 2020-21 season, he played in 54 games and went ...

Irving has said he wants to be in Brooklyn, the Nets want to keep Irving’s good friend Kevin Durant happy and they want to contend — they need Irving for both of those. Lewis also echoes in his report what multiple sources have told NBC Sports in the past few days: Everyone around the league still expects the Nets and Irving to work it out. Irving has played in 45.6% of the Nets games in his three seasons with Brooklyn.

Injuries and stringent personal beliefs have seen Kyrie Irving appear in just 103 of a possible 246 games over his three seasons with the Nets.

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Despite the Nets and Kyrie Irving hitting an impasse in their talks, both sides are still working to find a happy medium in Brooklyn rather than an exit ...

Column: A stalemate between Kyrie and the Nets was predictable. So@mikegolicjrcalled me out for wearing hoochie daddy shorts THAT HE COULDN’T EVEN SEE to his podcast, but I broke down everything I knew/know about Kyrie Irving’s stalemate with the Nets on @GoJoShow. It runs deep and it cuts deep. Would the Lakers be insane to take on World B. Flat? What are LeBron’s responsibilities here? Is there a path for Kyrie Irving to the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” atsun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…plus more. Wait, a Kyrie-LeBron reunion? Tuesday’s@LockedOnLakerspodcast! All the “Kyrie-to-the-Lakers(?)” talk you can possibly handle. ASK IRA: Is there a path for Kyrie Irving to Heat?sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…– 11:20 AM Chris Mannix@ SIChrisMannix From earlier — ASK IRA: Is there a path for Kyrie Irving to the Heat?sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…– 3:59 PM Kamenetzky Brothers@ KamBrothers Is there a path for Kyrie Irving to the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at From earlier — ASK IRA: Is there a path for Kyrie Irving to the Heat? ASK IRA: Is there a path for Kyrie Irving to Heat? Who is the best individual talent the Nets can get back in a deal for Kyrie (if we get there)? Sure there are some packages, but who’s the best ONE player they can feasibly get back in a deal?

Despite the Nets and Kyrie Irving hitting an impasse in their talks, both sides are still working to find a happy medium in Brooklyn rather than an exit ...

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Irving and the Nets still have a gap to close in their contract talks before free agency opens next week.

Sources also suggest to ESPN that the drama surrounding Irving has made it more difficult for the Nets to court and retain role players. However, the team also doesn’t want to run the risk of “alienating” star forward Kevin Durant, who is close with Irving and may become disenchanted with his situation in Brooklyn if his good friend departs in free agency. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported something similar earlier in the week.

Sounds like Kyrie Irving's contract situation is taking its toll on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets' eagerness to talk with free agents...

Even so, the front office and Durant seem to be waiting for Irving’s decision before making any moves, per Adrian Wojnarowski. “Around the Irving drama, the Nets’ environment has made it harder to keep and court role players.” Brooklyn is a favorable destination for free agents with both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the roster. The Brooklyn Nets are currently in negotiations with Kyrie Irving with the hopes to keep him on the roster for at least one more season.

Kyrie Irving's search for leverage on his contract discussions with the Brooklyn Nets won't be found with the threat of a $30 million pay cut to sign with ...

This would be a small-market team's dream, robbing a goliath of an MVP-level talent whose contractual circumstances would leave him little choice but to play for them. In these Irving contract talks, the Nets are trying to take back a measure of leverage on a star who hasn't been available nearly enough in his three seasons. Brooklyn is straddling the narrowest of walkways: Keeping conviction on Irving's contract talks and keeping Durant's desire to stay a Net.

Earlier this week it was reported that rival NBA teams have gained interest in Brooklyn Nets role-players Joe Harris and Cam Thomas.

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Earlier this week it was reported that rival NBA teams have gained interest in Brooklyn Nets role-players Joe Harris and Cam Thomas.

Nets have received calls on swingman Joe Harris and guard Cam Thomas from several teams around the league gauging Brooklyn’s interest in moving either player. Rival teams believe Harris could be more available than in years past, with fellow sharpshooter Seth Curry under contract for$8.5 millionnext season. Earlier this week it was reported that the Brooklyn Nets have garnered interest from around the league for lights-out-shooter Joe Harris and improved young talent Cam Thomas.

A messy 2021-22 season where Irving played just 29 regular-season games has reportedly made the organization hesitant to offer Irving a hefty contract extension ...

Irving has been unpredictable as they come in recent years, and we truly can’t rule out a world where he does decide to ditch the organization in favor of a new home. With that being the case, the seven-time All-Star could look to turn down his $36.9 million player option to test the free-agent waters. Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that superstar guard Kyrie Irving could be on the move this summer.

Kyrie Irving reportedly doesn't hold Nets coach Steve Nash in very high regard, and this has had a major impact on his extension talks with Brooklyn.

According to reports, the main reason why extension talks have stalled between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets lies in the length of the new deal. How he feels about Nash could easily be imbibed by other members of the squad, which obviously, is likely going to lead to a huge mess for the team. If Kyrie does not respect Nash then how do you expect him to play under his system?

Although it is unlikely that Kyrie Irving leaves Brooklyn, rival teams are hoping it becomes reality as that would open door to a potential Kevin Durant ...

KD is close friends with Irving and his departure could make him want to leave too. This would be a small-market team’s dream, robbing a goliath of an MVP-level talent whose contractual circumstances would leave him little choice but to play for them.” Although it is thought to be an unlikely scenario that the 29-year-old point guard would leave Brooklyn, rival teams are hoping it becomes reality as that would open door to a potential Kevin Durant trade.

Amid reports that Kevin Durant could become disgruntled if Kyrie Irving leaves and demand a trade, the question is can the Nets find a happy medium.

Every year since his 2016 arrival, Sean Marks has made a move within a day or two of the draft. ESPN suggested a two-year deal with a raise up to $42 million was on the table. And former Nets GM Bobby Marks told The Post weeks ago a fair deal might be a three-year max extension that was 100 percent guaranteed in Year 3 if Irving logged 60 games in 2022-23 and 2023-24. And Irving lost tens of millions in losing his shoe deal with Nike after he lambasted his signature sneaker. Amid reports that Durant could become disgruntled if Irving leaves and demand a trade himself, the all-important question is can they all find a common ground, a happy medium to stay together. But right now for Brooklyn, all the drama isn’t about picks or rookies, but Irving and his contract negotiations.

The Nets don't want to give Kyrie Irving a ton of guaranteed money, but with his relationship with Kevin Durant, they don't have a choice.

The Nets and Irving are still widely expected to continue their partnership, but it remains to be seen who’ll give in first. Brooklyn can’t trust Kyrie because of his absence last season, something they fear could happen again if they give him the guaranteed money he wants. In fact, there are reportedly teams hoping that Kyrie Irving walks away from Brooklyn since they believe it would give them a chance to trade for Kevin Durant.

NBA teams are closely monitoring the Kyrie Irving drama with the Nets to see if it might lead to an opportunity for a possible Kevin Durant trade.

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As the contract talks breakdown between the organization and the former NBA champion were reportedly working towards a happy medium. Even though Irving is ...

And the issue with Kevin is, he wants to win badly, he wants to be loyal to his friend. … The reason that whole season got sidetracked was because they couldn’t count on Kyrie, and they didn’t know if he was going to be out there. “At every turn publicly, has been there to support , to say we need Kyrie, to say Kyrie can win a title with me here in Brooklyn. But I can tell you, I’ve been talking to people in the organization the last couple of weeks, when they finally sit down and talk to Kevin throughout the summer, they are trying to figure out if Kevin saw what everybody else saw.

From Stein: There are credible rumblings in circulation that Irving, for starters, has indeed had some recent contact with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, ...

However, crazier things have happened in the NBA, and Irving is as unpredictable as they come, so it's not something that can be written off completely. It's worth hammering home the point that it's extremely unlikely that Irving lands in L.A. given the financials. The idea of Irving declining his player option and essentially playing for $30 million less in L.A., even after the $15-plus million he willingly sacrificed last season by refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and missing the first 35 games of the season, just doesn't seem plausible. Also: The Lakers, as things stand, couldn't offer Irving more than the midlevel exception for tax-paying teams for next season if Irving bypasses his player option to opt for free agency. Irving is extremely mercurial, so it's tough to predict exactly what he's going to do, but it seems extremely unlikely that he would be willing to miss out on that much money. Irving has a player option worth $36 million for the 2022-23 season.

Hours before the 2022 NBA Draft Thursday night, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Durant “is monitoring the Brooklyn Nets' situation and considering ...

Meanwhile, Irving missed much of the season after choosing not to get vaccinated and being held out of home games due to New York City COVID-19 protocols. Irving has a player option for the 2022-23 season that would pay him $36.9 million and has until June 29 to exercise it. The rumblings come after a chaotic finish to the season for the Nets. Durant was a Second-Team All-NBA selection and led Brooklyn in scoring with 29.9 points per game over 55 games.

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Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reported last month that the Nets were "outright unwilling" to sign him to a long-term deal. Brooklyn's hesitance to sign Irving stems from his lack of availability during his three-year run with the team. Irving's preference is to sign a long-term extension with the Nets, as they're the only team that can sign him to a five-year max deal.

Irving reportedly gave Brooklyn a list of six teams he would be interested in joining if no extension is reached.

Irving can opt out of the final year of his deal and become a free agent in a week. The 76ers would offer either a reunion with James Harden, the guard who forced his way out of Brooklyn last season due in part to Irving's hesitance to get vaccinated against COVID-19, or would push Harden out of Philadelphia after the 76ers worked so hard to land him. The Lakers have been viewed as the most serious threat to land Irving, and former teammate LeBron James would seemingly relish a reunion with his former point guard.

Nets star Kyrie Irving has a six-team wish list if his contract talks with Brooklyn fall through this NBA offseason.

If not, then the possibilities are seemingly endless with this list. Irving has a six-team wish list if contract talks with the Nets break down and he seeks a sign-and-trade, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers on that list. That is quite the list.

Is it leverage or is it real? It's certainly part of the negotiations. Within four minutes Thursday afternoon, both Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania ...

While Irving has until next Wednesday to inform the Nets of what he plans to do with his $36.5 million player option, Draft Night has been seen by some as an ideal time to resolve the issues associated with the talks, particularly considering how many off-season decisions are dependent on Irving’s status. Later Thursday, Woj went on ESPN to say “I’m told that Kevin Durant has not told the Nets that if Kyrie Irving leaves, that means he’s going to ask for a trade.” None of those teams have cap space to sign him without Nets’ help.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2022

One of the more unpredictable stars might be open to playing with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey...and possibly even reunite with James Harden?

But if Irving winds up in Los Angeles, what type of trade offer would they make to pair Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant? Unless Tsai wants to rebuild and wait perhaps many years for a team as good as the one he currently has, what choice is there? Part of the reason Harden was frustrated with Kyrie was because he wasn’t available full time. And landing Harris for Irving probably would’t do much to convince Durant to not seek his own trade if this all somehow happened. From the Sixers standpoint, is Irving a player the team should want? If he winds up feeling slighted by a team getting cold feet on offering a seven time All-Star and champion a fourth or fifth year, might he take a small Mid-Level exception to play for a contender like the Lakers? "I wish him nothing but peace and love, we have a great friendship, but it didn't work out. But if they do not, then they’d have to be fully prepared for Kevin Durant (who signed an extension recently) to ask for a trade as well. So one can understand if Nets’ owner Joe Tsai feels like playing some hardball in contract negotiations with Irving, the mercurial superstar out of Australia. Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated in one of the few cities where you needed to be in order to play home games was one of the most controversial situations in the NBA last year. Few active players in the NBA would see their legacy enhanced more with one title than Harden. Is that something he isn’t scared to do? None of those teams have cap space to sign him without Nets’ help.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2022

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the basketball world a few years ago when they landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency. Now, just a few years later, ...

None of those teams have cap space to sign him without Nets’ help," Woj said. Now, just a few years later, they might lose both players - with nothing to show for it. "Kyrie Irving's search for leverage on his contract discussions with the Brooklyn Nets won't be found with the threat of a $30 million pay cut to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the sum of the franchise's deepest fears: Irving walks, and Kevin Durant wants a trade," Wojnarowski wrote.

It's getting hard to deny Kyrie Irving's tea leaves are forming a giant arrow pointing out of the Brooklyn Nets. They may be doing the same for Kevin Durant ...

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If Kyrie Irving doesn't reach an agreement with the Nets, he already has a list of teams he might want to join.

Irving could opt into his player option at $36 million or he could choose to opt out and sign a shorter deal with the Nets for about two years. Wojnarowski also reported that the teams on Irving’s list of consideration are all interested, but getting the Nets guard isn’t necessarily a priority. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Irving’s list includes the likes of the Lakers, Knicks, Clippers, Heat, Mavericks and 76ers.

Nets star Kevin Durant is reportedly "monitoring" the team's situation and "considering options with his future."

In a potential Irving sign-and-trade scenario, it's highly unlikely that the Nets could bring back a player of Irving's caliber, and they don't have the cap space to replace him with a quality free agent. Irving is interested in sign-and-trade deals with multiple teams if he can't come to an agreement with Brooklyn, per Wojnarowski. His list includes the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks and 76ers. Only hours before the start of the 2022 NBA Draft, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Nets star Kevin Durant is "monitoring" the team's situation and "considering options with his future."

Kevin Durant reportedly is considering options for his future amid growing uncertainty between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets.

If he accepts it, the Nets would be able to offer him a four-year, $196 million max extension. Durant signed a four-year, $198 million extension with the Nets in August, meaning he won’t hit free agency until 2026. As Wojnarowski notes, none of those teams have the necessary cap space to sign Irving without assistance from the Nets. Wojnarowski also reported that Irving is not a priority for all six of the teams that Irving would be interested in joining.

This decision now opens the path for Kyrie Irving to proceed on finding a new home via opt-in and trade.

Cavaliers trade Sasha Vezenkov's draft rights to Kings for the 49th pick in NBA Draft: Sources Cavaliers trade Sasha Vezenkov's draft rights to Kings for the 49th pick in NBA Draft: Sources Irving has a June 29 deadline on his $36.9 million player option for the 2022-23 season.

In the latest discussion of how Kevin Durant feels about the increasingly melodramatic Kyrie Irving contract talks, Adrian Wojnarowski says KD has told the ...

But I’m told again that Kevin Durant has not told the Nets that if Kyrie Irving leaves, that means he is going to ask for a trade. “I’m told that Kevin Durant has not told the Nets that if Kyrie Irving leaves, that means he’s going to ask for a trade,” said Woj, speaking live from the NBA Draft at Barclays Center late Thursday afternoon. “via an opt in-and-trade potential situation and there are several teams he would like to consider.” “And those will certainly be the questions that Kevin Durant is going to have for the Nets. That’s a conversation I believe they have had. Kevin Durant’s happiness is certainly part of that negotiation.” “That’s why they have been trying to come up with a deal.

Amid the whole Kyrie Irving situation, Nets owner Joe Tsai just liked a random tweet about how the team is more important than any one player.

IN SEAN MARKS WE TRUST. Team and culture > any one player. IN SEAN MARKS WE TRUST. Team and culture > any one player. “Just drove by Sean Marks exit on my way to work.

The Brooklyn Nets are a team that has had great expectations the past two seasons, but they have fallen short both years. They ended up getting eliminated ...

It remains to be seen what the Brooklyn Nets do regarding the Kyrie Irving situation. Also for what it's worth, a lot of you seem to think Kyrie has FAR more value than he does. The Brooklyn Nets are a team that has had great expectations the past two seasons, but they have fallen short both years.

Kyrie Irving has a list that includes the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks and 76ers that he'd like the Nets to sign-and-trade him to if he can't ...

If he does, he will be on a $36.9 million deal for next season and will be an unrestricted free agent in July 2023. They are not allowed to discuss the framework of a new contract until free agency begins on June 30. That list includes the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, sources said.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant is monitoring the Nets' situation and considering ...

Orlando and Brooklyn, along with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, top Chris Broussard's "Under Duress" list ahead of NBA Draft.

National Basketball Association They also hold the 32nd and 35th selections. He grew up rooting for the Nets. … He's wanted to play with his buddy Kevin Durant. They have a chance to win a championship. Irving only played in 29 of the 82 regular-season games this season, averaging 27.4 points per game. Outlook: Durant averaged 29.9 points on 51.8% shooting and 7.4 rebounds per game last season. Broussard’s thoughts: "You've already abandoned Ja Morant for Patrick Beverley and the Minnesota Timberwolves, [and] now you're threatening to leave the Orlando Magic if they don't draft Chet Holmgren? Here's the deal.

NBA fans are starting to wonder if James Harden was justified for wanting out of Brooklyn earlier this year.

Obviously, the team's plans didn't come to fruition. Depending on what transpires over the next few weeks, it's possible he left the team before the ship officially sank. At least that's what NBA fans think.