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Brooklyn Nets Reportedly Want Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, One Rotation Player, And Additional Draft Compensation For Kevin Durant

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Aug 10, 2022
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The Brooklyn Nets are seeing the drama with their superstar forward Kevin Durant reach an all-new high this week. Durant allegedly told Nets governor Joe Tsai to get rid of Sean Marks and Steve Nash if they wanted to keep him, a request that Tsai had no qualms in rejecting. The only path forward looks to be a trade to send Durant away to a team where he hopefully won’t ask for the head coach and GM to be fired.

One of the teams most heavily rumored to make a move for Durant are reigning Eastern Conference Champions Boston Celtics. The Celtics developed their current core for years to be a championship contender, but their defeat to the Golden State Warriors may have made them realize they need to make a move to put themselves over the top.

The Nets have refused to entertain offers that don’t include both Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, with future picks also needing to be offered. Kristian Winfield from NY Daily News has reiterated the same in a recent report about the Durant situation. He also revealed that teams like the New Orleans Pelicans could make a run for KD. 

Source: Kevin Durant’s boundless love for basketball is not a reason to believe he’ll show up for training camp if the Nets don’t acknowledge his trade request. https://t.co/qjHS7bGEmJ

— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) August 9, 2022

The Nets have received a number of offers, including a package from the Boston Celtics that included star forward Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and a first-round pick, but the asking price has been too steep. For example, the Nets countered the Celtics and said they must include reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, another rotation player and additional draft compensation in any deal that includes Brown for Durant.

The Nets asking price in any Durant deal has been steep: an All-Star level player, rotation players and significant draft compensation. The Pelicans, who also have CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson on the roster, are one of few teams who could gut their depth to acquire Durant and still have the infrastructure needed to compete for a deep playoff run.

The Celtics giving up both Brown and Smart along with picks may be a tough sell for the team that just saw Brown be one of their most impactful playoff players and Smart win a DPOY. But Durant is arguably one of the best players in the world, and a frontcourt of Jayson Tatum and Durant would be incredibly scary.

The Celtics can limit giving up rotation players by giving up both Brown and Smart, but those are 2 members of the 3 player core in Boston. The team has added an elite guard in Malcolm Brogdon to possibly avoid concerns after losing Smart, so maybe the Celtics are closer to executing this deal than most realize. 

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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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