The NBA world has been taken aback by one of the most unexpected news in the off-season. Two-time NBA champion and Brooklyn Nets superstar, Kevin Durant wants out. According to the latest reports, KD has requested a trade out of the Nets.
The news was first reported by Shams Charania. This blockbuster of a news comes as a huge shock, as the franchise had just locked in Kyrie Irving for another season after a lot of speculation.
Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Many expected the ‘Slim Reaper’ to re-sign with the Brooklyn after his partner in crime, Kyrie decided to opt in. But that is not the case.
Nets are coming off a disappointing last season as they opened the season as one of the favorites. However, after battling through multiple injuries throughout the season, they were swept in the playoffs by the Boston Celtics in the first round. This news of one of the biggest superstars in the NBA requesting a trade spread like wildfire. The NBA world has been shook and fans and stars alike have taken to Twitter to react.
NBA world in shock as Kevin Durant wants out
It is not every day that fans see a franchise player and star request a trade. However, it has happened with KD. Durant decided to move on from the Golden State Warriors after winning two NBA titles and two finals MVPs.
He joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, and along with him, Kyrie Irving. The duo seemed to be the perfect fit to take the NBA world by storm. Unfortunately for them, that didn’t happen.
Now after three years, KD wants out, and the fans can’t keep it together. These are some of the best reactions to the latest news.
Former NFL punter, and current WWE commentator, Pat McAfee couldn’t contain his excitement and wrote, “HOOOOLY SHIT.”
HOOOOLY SHIT https://t.co/O5G0V10yY2
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 30, 2022
Kevin Durant requesting a trade 3 hours before free agency begins pic.twitter.com/pxHwZfNAEG
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 30, 2022
Nets: “We’re going to have a good year guys and bounce back!”
Kevin Durant: pic.twitter.com/7yXbtya9jq
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) June 30, 2022
Kevin Durant every few years pic.twitter.com/kFEjOZzRKo
— Hoops. (@HoopMixOnly) June 30, 2022
OMGGGGG WTFF OMGGG WYFF SJDJDJDJJDJD
— JOEL EMBEAST
(0-0) (@embeast_joel) June 30, 2022
Kyrie – “I’d never leave my man 7”
KD – pic.twitter.com/7nSa6xab0Z
— JOEY 🫥 (@JWepp) June 30, 2022
While some fans decided to troll KD, others just couldn’t believe the news. Any destination is open for Durant right now. However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are on Durant’s wish list.
There are many speculations going around right now regarding this. However, only time will tell where exactly does Kevin Durant finally land. Where would you want to see KD play next season? Is a way back to OKC open for him? Let us know in the comments below!
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