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Kevin Durant has again told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded.

After the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons on March 29 at Barclays Center, Kevin Durant was effusive in his praise for the team’s future and Cade Cunningham. “When you’ve got a 6-foot-7 point guard … that’s a good start, somebody who can wreck a whole defensive game plan with his size, his talent, his skill,” Durant told media after the game. It is difficult to imagine any scenario in which Durant winds up in Detroit. It would require the Pistons shedding significant salary cap space as well as sending the Nets multiple first-round picks and some young talent. More: Some shooters Pistons could target in free agency

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to be their next head coach, says a person familiar with the situation.

Speculation has swirled about Kevin Durant potentially being traded to the Phoenix Suns. There are now odds that support that speculation.

Kyrie Irving may have to show the Brooklyn Nets he’s more than a great basketball player if he wants a future with the team.

Ben Simmons underwent what was determined to be a successful back surgery in Los Angeles.

The Brooklyn Nets say Ben Simmons will have surgery to alleviate pain in his back caused by a herniated disk.

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The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confidence.

The Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be a superteam. After two playoff failures, they're shaping up to be a cautionary sports business tale.

With Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets had expectations of being the last team standing.

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 22 and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs with a 116-112 victory.

EASTERN CONFERENCE(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets (Celtics lead 3-0)Time: 7 p.m. Kevin Durant once again led the Nets, despite the loss, scoring 26 points. (5) Toronto Raptors vs. (4) Philadelphia 76ers (76ers lead 3-1)The other team that has faced a 3-0 deficit were the Raptors. Siakam ended up leading the floor with 34 points, while Gary Trent Jr. had a solid performance, scoring 24 points as well. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCE(5) Utah Jazz vs. (4) Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2)Time: 9:30 p.m.

Ben Simmons has been ruled out of Game 4 of Brooklyn’s playoff series against Boston, making it possible he won’t play at all this season.

Jayson Tatum scored 39 points, Jaylen Brown had 23 and the Boston Celtics took a 3-0 lead over the Brooklyn Nets with a 109-103 victory.

EASTERN CONFERENCE(4) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (5) Toronto Raptors (76ers lead 3-0)Time: 2 p.m ETWhere: Scotiabank Arena (Toronto, Ont.) (2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets (Celtics lead 2-0)A little behind schedule are the Celtics and the Nets, as their series is finally reaching game three. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCE(4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (5) Utah Jazz (Mavericks lead 2-1)Time: 4:30 p.m. (2) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (7) Minnesota Timberwolves (Grizzlies lead 2-1)It looked as if the Timberwolves were going to use home court to their advantage in game three on Thursday. D’Angelo Russell had a solid outing for the Timberwolves, as he led his team with 22 points.

Scoring has rarely looked so difficult for Kevin Durant.

Ben Simmons hopes to play for the Brooklyn Nets during their first-round series against Boston, though he said he probably won’t be ready for Game 3 on Saturday.

Bananas are a great source of slow-release energy and potassium which helps your muscles function and can fuel an intense workout, experts say.

Former Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown has found a home with the Brooklyn Nets. The now small forward scored 23 points on Wednesday night in Brooklyn’s loss to the Boston Celtics. Brown scored 12 points in the opening quarter and was responsible for Brooklyn’s first 11 points as it looked to even the series at one game apiece. His hot scoring in the first quarter helped to get the Nets out to 65-55 lead heading into the half. Brooklyn will host Boston for the next two games with Game three taking place on Saturday at 7:30.

EASTERN CONFERENCE(7) Brooklyn Nets vs. (2) Boston Celtics (Celtics lead 1-0)Time: 7:00 p.m. pic.twitter.com/WUr4UsaURk — Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 17, 2022Those two points were a part of Tatum’s 31 in the victory, leading Boston’s attack. Al Hofrod also had a big game, scoring 20 points whilst taking down 15 rebounds. (4) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (5) Toronto Raptors (76ers lead 2-0)The Raptors have a whole lot of work to do if they want to get back in this series. Nikola Vucevic helped lead Chicago’s near-comeback, picking up a double-double of his own, scoring 24 while picking up 17 rebounds.

There's no overwhelming favorite for NBA champion as the playoffs start, but that was by no means a problem for ABC and ESPN.

Irving gave the crowd at TD Garden the middle finger and directed "profane language" toward them, according to CBS Sports and NBA officials.

Irving gave the crowd at TD Garden the middle finger and directed "profane language" toward them, according to CBS Sports and NBA officials.

Irving gave the crowd at TD Garden the middle finger and directed "profane language" toward them, according to CBS Sports and NBA officials.

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures and directing profane language toward the crowd during Brooklyn’s Game 1 playoff loss to the Celtics.

Boston’s Marcus Smart is the first guard in over a quarter-century to win the NBA defensive player of the year award.

Jayson Tatum made a layup at the buzzer on a pass from Marcus Smart to give the Boston Celtics a dramatic 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

The NBA playoffs are officially in full swing and we’ll be treated to our second full day of postseason action on Sunday. We’ll start with the first game of the day as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Miami Heat and then finish up by looking at the showdown between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics. Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat predictions: Heat -6.5The Hawks deserve a lot of credit just for getting here. The Hawks are also going to be without starting center Clint Capela, who hurt his knee in the win over the Cavs. Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics predictions: Celtics -4The Nets got into the playoffs with their play-in win over the Cavs, but they didn’t exactly look great doing it.

After the first two days of the NBA Play-In Tournament, four teams remain to secure the two eight-seeds in the respective Eastern and Western Conferences in the final games of the tournament on Friday night. EASTERN CONFERENCE(9) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) Cleveland CavaliersCleveland comes in with a last chance to make the playoffs following a tough loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their first game of the Play-In Tournament. Clint Capela posted a double-double, scoring 15 points while grabbing 17 rebounds, while Trae Young led the Hawks with 24 points. Like the Hawks, the Pelicans were able to keep their season alive despite giving up over 100 points. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

Kyrie Irving had 34 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets took the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-108 in the play-in opener.

The Brooklyn Nets held a moment of silence before their play-in game against Cleveland and said they were donating $50,000 to help those who were injured after at least 10 people were shot on a subway.

Watch the NBA Playoffs on DirecTV StreamEASTERN CONFERENCE(8) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (7) Brooklyn NetsTime: 7 p.m. The Cavs were hanging around the five and six-seed for the majority for the regular season. The Nets have home court advantage, and maybe the inside edge as well after three of the four regular season matchups with the Cavs, including their series finale last Friday. Watch the NBA Playoffs on DirecTV StreamWESTERN CONFERENCE(8) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (7) Minnesota TimberwolvesTime: 9:30 p.m. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

It lasted 174 days, required the usage of more players than any season in history primarily because of the ongoing challenge of playing through a pandemic, and saw playoff-positioning chases go all the way down to the final moments.

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Kevin Durant had 20 points, a career-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 134-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Kevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from 21 points down to a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks that strengthened their chances of the best spot possible in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

Trae Young scored 36 points, including nine points in the final minute, and the streaking Atlanta Hawks overcame Kevin Durant’s career-high 55 points to hold off the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 for their fifth consecutive win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become Milwaukee’s career scoring leader on a 3-pointer that forced overtime, and then made two free throws in the final seconds to give the Bucks a 120-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

Kevin Durant scored 41 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Detroit Pistons 130-123 on Tuesday night.

Near the end of the first quarter, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham drew some contact before falling onto his tailbone. Even though Cunningham would shoulder the Pistons’ scoring in the latter half of the fourth quarter, the Nets had heated up at the right time. Brooklyn took control of the game nearly three minutes into the second half and took a 72-67 lead with 9:19 in the third. With the Pistons scrambling to keep the Nets within their sights, Cunningham took over and played the entire third quarter. The rookie has had a strong second half of the season.

The Detroit Pistons look to finish the NBA season strong as they make the trip to Brooklyn to take on the Nets. The Pistons must now take on a Brooklyn team that is finally starting to hit form and looking to continue its march toward the postseason. Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets prediction: Pistons +14 (-110)The Nets certainly deserve to be favorites for this matchup, but the point spread looks to have been set way too high. That could prove crucial against a Nets team that has committed the second-most turnovers at home. Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets prediction: Under 234.5 (-110)A total of 234.5 looks a little high for this game, so taking the under could be the way to go.

After another game that went down to the wire, but saw them on the losing end, the Detroit Pistons hit the road for one final meeting this season with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamIn their last game, the Pistons tried to rally in the second half against the New York Knicks at home on Sunday. Like the Knicks, the Nets are going for a season sweep of the Pistons, with their last win coming in Detroit back in mid-December. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (20-55) vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-36)When: Tuesday, March 29Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, N.Y.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons will finish out the season without veteran power forward Jerami Grant. The team announced that Grant would miss the remaining seven games due to a calf strain on Monday evening. Grant has been having a solid season this year. He has averaged 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists while knocking down 42.6 percent of his shots from the floor. #Pistons forward Jerami Grant will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season with a left calf strain.

LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.

Kyrie Irving is finally going to play a home game for Brooklyn again on Sunday.

New York City’s mayor has exempted athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate.

Mayor Eric Adams is expected to make an announcement Thursday exempting performers and athletes from the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Desmond Bane scored 23 points, including nine straight as Memphis rebuilt its lead in the fourth quarter, and the Grizzlies beat Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets 132-120.

New York city’s mayor will announce Thursday that he’s exempting athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate for private workers.

Ben Simmons' back injury is a herniated disk, though Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash still believes the guard can play this season. Simmons had an epidural recently that Nash said he believed had relieved some of the pain in his back. Nash had revealed that step after it happened last week, but hadn't disclosed the nature of Simmons' injury until Monday, when he confirmed a report by The Athletic.

Watch the NBA on FuboTV (7-day free trial)At one point, the Nets were towards the top of the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is 37-34 on the season, sitting eighth in the conference, which is the second Play-In spot. The Nets are 6.5 games ahead of the Washington Wizards, who are the 11th-place team in the East. What: NBA BasketballWho: Utah Jazz (45-26) vs. Brooklyn Nets (37-34)When: Monday, March 21Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, N.Y.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Spencer Dinwiddie made a 3-pointer at the buzzer against his former team, giving the Dallas Mavericks a 113-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

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Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 60 points, most in the Nets’ NBA history, to lead Brooklyn to a 150-108 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Kyrie Irving had 41 points at halftime for the Brooklyn Nets, most by an NBA player in the first two quarters since Kobe Bryant in 2003.

The NBA has fined the Brooklyn Nets $50,000 letting Kyrie Irving into their locker room during a game in which he was unable to play because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Kyrie Irving was a spectator at Barclays Center for the first time this season Sunday.

Kyrie Irving was a spectator at Barclays Center for the first time this season Sunday.

Kevin Durant scored a season-high 53 points, making the tiebreaking 3-pointer in a sensational show for a crowd that included Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New York Knicks 110-107.

Kevin Durant scored 18 of his 25 points in Brooklyn’s dominating first half in the Nets’ 129-100 blowout victory over the 76ers on Thursday night in Ben Simmons’ much-hyped return to Philadelphia.

Kyrie Irving hit nine 3-pointers and scored a season-high 50 points, and the Brooklyn Nets snapped a four-game skid with a 132-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Here’s a look at some picks for NBA games on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 54 points and the Boston Celtics overcame a rare appearance of both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the Nets lineup to beat Brooklyn 126-120.

Kevin Durant’s return couldn’t stop the Brooklyn Nets’ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victory.

Kevin Durant will start for the Brooklyn Nets against Miami after missing 21 games with a sprained left knee ligament.

Kevin Durant is expected to return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him since mid-January when the Brooklyn Nets host the Miami Heat on Thursday night.

Ben Simmons is dealing with back soreness as the Brooklyn Nets’ new acquisition prepares to make his 2021-22 debut.

When the All-Star break ends, the stretch run begins.

33 NBA players will make more than $30 million in the 2021-22 NBA season, led by one player's $46 million.

Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night.

Rookie Cam Thomas led Brooklyn back from a 28-point deficit with 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Nets stunned the New York Knicks 111-106.

Ben Simmons says his mental health struggles began well before the 76ers’ season ended and he didn’t believe he’d be able to overcome them in Philadelphia.

The Brooklyn Nets no longer needed to wait for Kevin Durant to get healthy, or for Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, or for James Harden to make a decision about free agency.

James Harden will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers in games Friday and Saturday night.

Between injuries, Kyrie Irving's part-time role, and general instability, James Harden found that his time with the Nets wasn't what he had hoped for.

Harden will give the 76ers more firepower next to Joel Embiid, while Philadelphia will resolve a long impasse with Simmons.

The Nets and Sixers agreed to massive trade that breaks up the Nets' super-team and ends Ben Simmons' holdout from the 76ers.

With minutes left to play against the Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool reached into the game to deflect the ball. Both he and the Nets team were fined.

DeRozan is just ahead of LaVine, averaging 26.5 points-per-game. Watch the NBA on FuboTV (Free trial)Brooklyn has not had the best start to the New Year. These two teams met in the middle of Decmeber, with the Bulls coming away with a 111-107 victory in Brooklyn. What: NBA BasketballWho: Brooklyn Nets (25-14) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-11)When: Wednesday, January 12Time: 10:00 p.m. ETWhere: United Center (Chicago, Ill.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (Free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Pro basketball and football showed that tough rules work, but now the leagues are giving up.

NBA players who test positive for COVID-19 now have a quicker path to return to play after the league completed a significant update to its health and safety protocols.

Nic Claxton threw down a tiebreaking alley-oop over LeBron James with 40.7 seconds left, and James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets returned from a week-long COVID-19 hiatus to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115 Saturday night. The last helper was a lob that Claxton caught with two hands while soaring over James, who had just helped Los Angeles erase a 20-point deficit. Claxton posterized the 17-time All-Star, then made a free throw for a three-point play and a 118-115 lead.

Even some of the healthiest and most highly vaccinated communities in the country are being ravaged by the new variant.

Irving had been benched since the start of the season because he did not get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Detroit suffered its third loss of the season to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night in Detroit. Similar to their loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Pistons had one bad quarter that pushed them to defeat. 1 pick led Detroit with 28 points, while Frank Jackson chimed in with 25 off of the bench. The Pacers are one of the four teams Detroit has beaten this season, as the Pistons pulled out a 97-89 win at home back on November 17. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (4-22) vs. Indiana Pacers (12-17)When: Thursday, December 16Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Ind.)

After another defeat, the Detroit Pistons losing skid is well into double-digits. It is not getting any easier to end it, as they are looking at a matachup with the best team in the Eastern Conference right now, the Brooklyn Nets. Five Pistons hit double-digits in the loss, with Trey Lyles coming off the bench to lead Detroit with 18 points. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Brooklyn Nets (18-8) vs. Detroit Pistons (4-21)When: Sunday, December 12Time: 6:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Cade Cunningham's final shot of his most recent game was a 3-point try from the left-wing as time was running out against the Brooklyn Nets, an attempt that never got anywhere near the rim.

New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate has kept Irving, who isn't inoculated, benched.

DETROIT -- After holding the Brooklyn Nets to under 40 percent in the first half, the Detroit Pistons couldn’t get into gear coming out of the half. But they found a spark in the second half of the fourth quarter to give themselves a chance. The Pistons (1-8), who have had trouble maintaining their energy in the second half of games showed plenty of fight in the waning minutes of Friday’s game. Detroit turned up the intensity with the return of Cade Cunningham and the Pistons went on an 11-2 run. The Pistons’ fourth-quarter spark wasn’t the first of the second half.

However, the Pistons’ offense went silence in the second half, and the 76ers flexed their muscle. They outscored Detroit 46-32 in the second half, and picked their fifth consecutive win by a final score of 109-98. When these two met last Sunday, the Pistons were also on the second half of a back-to-back, falling to the Nets 117-91. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Brooklyn Nets (5-3) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-7)When: Friday, November 5Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

NBA star's Infinite Acquisition wants to merge with a company in the food, sports, health or cryptocurrency space.

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant backed blank check company Infinite Acquisition Corp, which filed for an initial public offering for $200 million.

After a hard earned split in their weekend back-to-back, the Detroit Pistons have to get right back on the horse for their toughest opponent yet this season, as they prepare to host the defending NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. After earning their first win of the season, beating the Orlando Magic, on Saturday night, Detroit took a step back against the talented Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The Bucks come into Tuesday night after a rather up-and-down start to their championship-defending campaign. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Milwaukee Bucks (3-4) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-5)When: Tuesday, November 2Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

The Pistons shot over 40 percent from three for the first time this season but it wasn’t enough as Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Nets dealt them a 117-91 loss. The Nets (4-3) ended the quarter on an 11-4 run to stretch out to their largest lead of the night. The Nets scored 42 points in the paint and the Pistons just couldn’t keep pace despite forcing 20 turnovers. Led by Harden, who made four of his seven attempts from three, the Nets shot 52 percent from beyond the arc. Hayes ended scoring four of the Pistons’ first six points and continued that for the rest of the first quarter.

After a lengthy rehab, the Detroit Pistons finally got to see their no. Now, they look to pick up their second win in-a-row in the second half of a back-to-back when they meet the Brooklyn Nets. However, they have won two of their last three, including a 105-98 win over the Indiana Pacers this past Friday. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (1-4) vs. Brooklyn Nets (3-3)When: Sunday, October 31Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, N.Y.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Floyd Mayweather has come to the defense of Kyrie Irving. Irving has resisted getting the vaccine, a decision Mayweather said he supports. “Kyrie, what’s up? You only want to be treated fairly,” Mayweather said, referring to Irving’s appearance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. RELATED: Kyrie Irving spotted playing football with friends amid COVID-19 vaccine holdoutHe then proceeded to read a statement in support of Irving and the right to choose.

Demonstrators stormed a Barclay Center entrance before the Nets home opener over the team's refusal to let unvaccinated Kyrie Irving play.

The NBA superstar won't be playing because he refuses to get vaccinated to protect himself against the coronavirus.