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NBA Fans Roast The Brooklyn Nets For Being Dominated In Preseason By The Miami Heat: “This Is Why Kevin Durant Wanted Out”

The Brooklyn Nets fell to another preseason loss as the team couldn't score without Kevin Durant on the floor, indicating a possible issue.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 7, 2022
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The 2022 preseason hasn’t been kind to many teams around the league. We’ve seen the Lakers lose both their games, with one being a 30-point blowout at the hands of the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns lose to an Australian team that lost to the OKC Thunder by over 30 points. 

The Brooklyn Nets have had a tough preseason as well, losing both of their games so far. Their latest loss came at the hands of the Miami Heat in quite one-sided fashion, as the Heat dominated the Nets 109-80 despite Kevin Durant scoring 22 points early in the game. Considering KD wanted to leave the team over their lack of competitiveness without him, this performance was an indictment of their current strength. 

So Kevin Durant trade re-request in 5, 4 . . . ?

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 7, 2022

Kevin Durant has been so efficient tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PtdeJz9sn6

— Nets Nation (@NetsNationCP) October 7, 2022

Ben Simmons on offense for the Nets: pic.twitter.com/M31Ljn1SHt

— Jac Manuell (@JacManuell) October 7, 2022

Nets fans when the guy they made fun of for years for not shooting and being agressive isnt shooting or being agressive pic.twitter.com/NZn6ApEZIU

— justin (@justinontwt) October 7, 2022

Ben Simmons had the worst +/- on the Nets by a lot in both Games 😭 pic.twitter.com/AteHz0Ec06

— HaterMuse (@HaterMuse) October 7, 2022

Durant with 17 but Heat – which won 11 more playoff games than Nets just 5 months ago – up 18 at half lol.

— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) October 7, 2022

Actually…Need Steve Nash gone by Thanksgiving @BrooklynNets #FireSteveNash

— 🌊🌊 (@Money_HBK) October 7, 2022

The Heat blowing this game open with Duncan/Nikola/Dru against Simmons/Durant is making my pants very tight

— Christian (@BigIdiotHeatGuy) October 7, 2022

Heat 83, Nets 57 going into fourth. Adebayo, Lowry, Butler done for the night. Durant with 22 points.

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 7, 2022

Shout-out to Haywood Highsmith. Spoelstra's starting this game by putting him on Kevin Durant as the initial defender. Obviously it's KD so there's no stopping or containing him but Haywood's making it a bit tougher, guided by his length/height. Heat offense a bit… cold.

— Naveen Ganglani (@naveenganglani) October 6, 2022

Nets have been real messy whenever someone not named Durant has been involved, but still nice to see guys like Jovic, Cain and Smith make an impact. Drafted or not, every year the Heat have that "next guy" in the pipeline.

— Couper Moorhead (@CoupNBA) October 7, 2022

Heat backups beating the hell out of Simmons and Durant in the second quarter. We love to see it

— Austin Maida (@Maida904) October 7, 2022

The Nets missing Kyrie Irving didn’t help, but it is something that is bound to happen multiple times next season, whether it’s injuries or Kyrie needing a day for personal reasons. This team hasn’t inspired confidence in anyone in preseason yet, so everyone should hope that these performances won’t last after the regular season tips off.


Could Kevin Durant Ask Out Of Brooklyn Mid-Season?

Considering the anticlimactic announcement on Twitter that revealed that KD will return to the Nets, many people have kept the possibility of him still wanting a move open. Brooklyn promised KD that the others on the team will step up, so there are a few months in the regular season for everyone to figure out what is expected of them and what they can achieve on the court. 

The trade value issues KD was having will be a problem even if he wants out mid-season because the Nets will still seek a high return for a player of KD’s caliber and with the contract length he is on.

Durant is likely to finish the season out in Brooklyn and the team is definitely going to look better than what they did tonight over the season.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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