1. Durant put forward the conditions for staying in the team: the dismissal of head coach Nash and general manager Max
Nets forward Durant reiterated his decision to be traded, according to the US media "The Athletic" reporter Charania broke the news, Durant also told the boss Cai Chongxin that if he wants him to stay in the team, then the Nets must fire general manager Max and head coach Nash, that is, ask the boss to make a two-choice choice!
Durant's determination to move to the team is quite firm, he does not think that this Nets team is going in the direction he wants, even if he can't change the team, if the Nets are willing to replace the general manager and head coach at the same time, it is equivalent to becoming another team, he is so distrustful of the current Nets. There are also two main stars in the squad, Irving and Simmons, but this does not help to keep Durant, who is still determined to leave after Irving has determined to stay. At the end of April, the Nets took an early holiday, and Irving said at the time, "I will adjust the team with Durant, Joe (owner Cai Chongxin) and Max." Now Durant is taking aim at Max and Nash: if there is me, there is no them, and there is no me without them.
2. U.S. media NBC Sports reporter Shirin pointed out that the Nets will hire Nash to coach, a large part of the reason is that Durant and Irving asked, general manager Max almost responded to the needs of these two people, have done this point or not enough. Looking back on 2020, Durant praised Nash's basketball literacy on the podcast show, and compared himself to a sponge, and he couldn't wait to learn from Nash. The Nets failed to play at their full strength this year due to injury problems, but Durant felt that he could not stand Nash anymore.
3. Kyrie Owen despises Steve Nash and Sean Max as much as Kevin Durant
Mysterious Nets superstar Irving despises Nash and Max as much as Durant does. According to an anonymous source close to the Nets, Irving couldn't stand them either, feeling nash bad and Max bad.
4. Nets owner Tsai publicly supports Max and Nash
Nets owner Tsai Chongxin announced his support for team management and coaching staff on social media Monday night, apparently closing the possibility of Durant wearing the Brooklyn jersey again.
On his Twitter account, Tsai said: "I support our management and coaching staff. We will make the decision that is best for the Brooklyn Nets. ”
It would be shocking if the boss succumbed to the wishes of his superstar, fired the general manager and coach, and then let the players pick their own replacements. So it's no surprise that Mr. Tsai has publicly endorsed Max and Nash's decision.
5. According to the US media "The Athletic" reporter Charania broke the news, the Heat, Raptors and Celtics are still Durant's three hot homes.
6. NBA famous ball reviewer Perkins believes that Durant is a "sick man", Durant asked for a trade on the second day of the draft, and everything happened, and a month later he asked the boss Tsai Chongxin to fire the general manager and head coach.
7. The US media suggested that the Heat get Mitchell 7 for 1. The Heat sent chips for Hiro, Duncan Robinson, Jovic, three unprotected first-rounders and a first-round swap.
8. Kyle Lowry's name appears in trade rumors, mainly because the Heat are interested in Kevin Durant. In a recent podcast with NBA All-Star Vince Carter, Lowry said he didn't feel the need to talk about trade negotiations.
"I hear it. I didn't respond," Lowry said. "I have my own social media, but to be honest, I don't use my own social media right now. I'm interviewing just because you're my man. ”
9. According to US media reports, the Los Angeles Lakers' desire for Irving is stronger than Irving's desire to join the Lakers, the Lakers want to rush to get rid of Westbrook, James hopes that the Lakers can exchange Westbrook for Irving, but Irving has previously expressed his willingness to play in the Nets next season.
When the Pistons signed Jeramie Grant as a free agent two years ago, a lot of people were confused as to why the rebuilding team would go down this path. Pistons' Keith Langlois believes that in hindsight, this is very beneficial for Detroit. Grant's professionalism and work ethic had an impact on the Pistons' young players, and then helped managing director Troy Weaver pick Jaren Durham on draft night in this summer's deal with Portland.
11. According to Michael Scott of Hoops Hype, while trading rumors have been the subject for months, Pacers center Miles Turner loves the Pacers and is excited to play with Teres Halliburton. Scott noted that Halliburton was Turner's first point guard to truly pass first. Turner is about to enter his contract year, and next summer he will be an unrestricted free agent.
12. According to Barry Jackson, a miami-Herald reporter, the Heat are interested in signing Phoenix Suns veteran Jay Crowder, but current salary cap rules make the deal difficult.
13. In an interview, Gilbert Arenas argued that James was never a data brush and that everything James did was to win the championship.
14. The Lakers released a major announcement today, releasing a jersey commemorating the team's 75th anniversary. This ball vintage jersey is a tribute to the Lakers' predecessor, the Minneapolis Lakers.
15. The Warriors also released a new jersey today, which is a replica of the 1988-97 used jersey and the first appearance of the captain's logo (C) in the jersey.
16. According to the US media "People", 76ers forward Tobylia Harris is married to his girlfriend who has been in love for many years today, Jordan Jr. and Niang appear, and there is no shadow of teammates Embiid, Maxi and Harden.
17. Foreign media predict that in the eastern conference rankings in the new season, the Nets have a win rate of less than 50% and only rank 9th
According to ESPN's predictions, the Nets will only play a 40-42 record in the new season, ranking ninth in the Eastern Division, and only one game ahead of the 10th-place Knicks, but ESPN also wrote in the report that if Durant and Irving can re-enter the court, with the returning Harris injury, the Nets still have a lot of promise in the new season.
ESPN veteran writer Spears said: "The Nets may take the first place in the East, or they may fall out of the playoffs, and there is no team in the league that is more difficult to predict than the Nets." ”
ESPN predicts Eastern Conference rankings for the new season: 1. Celtics: 54 wins and 28 losses, 2. Bucks: 54 wins and 28 losses, 3. Heat: 51 wins, 31 losses, 4. 76ers: 50 wins, 32 losses, 5. Raptors: 47 wins, 35 losses, 6. Eagles: 46 wins and 36 losses, 7. Cavaliers: 45 wins and 37 losses, 8. Bulls: 44 wins and 38 losses, 9. Nets: 40 wins 42 losses, 10. Knicks: 39 wins, 43 losses, 11. Hornets: 38 wins, 44 losses, 12. Wizards: 34 wins, 48 losses, 13. Pistons: 28 wins, 54 losses, 14. Magic: 23 wins, 59 losses, 15. Pacers: 23 wins, 59 losses.