Kevin Durant, Rich Kleiman want to own NBA team
Kevin Durant and his agent/business partner Rich Kleiman already have their eyes on owning an NBA team one day. “For sure, a hundred percent,” Kleiman told Insider when asked if he and Durant want to get into the NBA ownership ranks. “Kevin clearly will have many opportunities to be associated with NBA teams and organizations, staying around the game his whole life. I hope I do as well. And I hope that the business we’re building puts us in a position one day to be able to have an opportunity to buy into an NBA team.”
Source: Scott Davis @ Insider.com
Source: Scott Davis @ Insider.com
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Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
NBA’s leading & 3rd leading scorer headline as Mavs close out 5 game homestand vs BKN. Luka at 36. Durant at 31.5. Luka 8 straight w/30+. KD 10 straight w/25+, longest streak to start season since Iverson in 05. @PeasRadio pre at 8. Tip w/Brad & me PRECISELY at 8:45 @971TheFreak – 12:20 PM
NBA’s leading & 3rd leading scorer headline as Mavs close out 5 game homestand vs BKN. Luka at 36. Durant at 31.5. Luka 8 straight w/30+. KD 10 straight w/25+, longest streak to start season since Iverson in 05. @PeasRadio pre at 8. Tip w/Brad & me PRECISELY at 8:45 @971TheFreak – 12:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a 34 year old (or older):
31.5 — KD this season
31.0 — Steph this season
28.7 — MJ in 1998
@durant_muse pic.twitter.com/BTIh0V7AM1 – 11:46 AM
Most PPG by a 34 year old (or older):
31.5 — KD this season
31.0 — Steph this season
28.7 — MJ in 1998
@durant_muse pic.twitter.com/BTIh0V7AM1 – 11:46 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
ICYMI Friday/weekend: Lowe Post podcast: @Bobby Marks + I on Kyrie fallout, potential KD trade landscape 2.0 (if Nets ever get there), Kyrie’s career so far (HOF case), + the fantastic + fun Cavs of Cleveland:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv – 9:58 AM
ICYMI Friday/weekend: Lowe Post podcast: @Bobby Marks + I on Kyrie fallout, potential KD trade landscape 2.0 (if Nets ever get there), Kyrie’s career so far (HOF case), + the fantastic + fun Cavs of Cleveland:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv – 9:58 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
D.C. native Durant says he would like to be part of new Commanders ownership group nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/07/d-c… – 9:38 AM
D.C. native Durant says he would like to be part of new Commanders ownership group nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/07/d-c… – 9:38 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets’ nonstop drama overshadowing Kevin Durant’s stellar start to 2022-23 NBA season
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 10:46 PM
Nets’ nonstop drama overshadowing Kevin Durant’s stellar start to 2022-23 NBA season
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 10:46 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kevin Durant is a lifelong fan of the Washington Commanders. He would love to be part of the next ownership group for the team if the opportunity presents itself. Like many longtime D.C. fans, he is surprised Dan Snyder is on the verge of selling. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id… – 11:07 AM
Kevin Durant is a lifelong fan of the Washington Commanders. He would love to be part of the next ownership group for the team if the opportunity presents itself. Like many longtime D.C. fans, he is surprised Dan Snyder is on the verge of selling. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id… – 11:07 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP standings, Nov. 6 edition*:
1. Kevin Durant: 24.4
2. DeMar DeRozan: 19.7
3. Lauri Markkanen: 18.8
4. Tyrese Maxey: 17.2
5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 16.8
6. Nikola Vucevic: 14.7
7. Paolo Banchero: 14.6
8. Anthony Edwards: 13.7
9. Tobias Harris: 13.3
10. Tyler Herro: 13.0 pic.twitter.com/WNyN5FypuM – 10:43 AM
RPR MVP standings, Nov. 6 edition*:
1. Kevin Durant: 24.4
2. DeMar DeRozan: 19.7
3. Lauri Markkanen: 18.8
4. Tyrese Maxey: 17.2
5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 16.8
6. Nikola Vucevic: 14.7
7. Paolo Banchero: 14.6
8. Anthony Edwards: 13.7
9. Tobias Harris: 13.3
10. Tyler Herro: 13.0 pic.twitter.com/WNyN5FypuM – 10:43 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players averaging 30+ PPG that are below .500:
— Steph Curry
— Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/HhXGjSSehU – 8:32 AM
Players averaging 30+ PPG that are below .500:
— Steph Curry
— Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/HhXGjSSehU – 8:32 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
ICYMI: Lowe Post podcast Friday w/ @Bobby Marks: Kyrie fall out, the potential KD trade landscape 2.0 (if the Nets ever reach that point), and the rollicking Cleveland Cavaliers:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv – 8:18 AM
ICYMI: Lowe Post podcast Friday w/ @Bobby Marks: Kyrie fall out, the potential KD trade landscape 2.0 (if the Nets ever reach that point), and the rollicking Cleveland Cavaliers:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv – 8:18 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
TS% leaders among players to avg 20+ minutes on a 20+ USG%:
1. Nikola Jokić: 23.3 USG%, 71.0 TS%
Christian Wood: 26.3, 68.3
Bojan: 21.7. 67.9
Lillard: 33.0, 67.1
Sengun: 22.3, 66.3
Steph: 29.6, 66.2
Tatum: 30.2, 65.6
Durant: 33.6, 65.4
Fox: 31.6, 64.8
MPJ: 20.8, 63.7 – 1:10 AM
TS% leaders among players to avg 20+ minutes on a 20+ USG%:
1. Nikola Jokić: 23.3 USG%, 71.0 TS%
Christian Wood: 26.3, 68.3
Bojan: 21.7. 67.9
Lillard: 33.0, 67.1
Sengun: 22.3, 66.3
Steph: 29.6, 66.2
Tatum: 30.2, 65.6
Durant: 33.6, 65.4
Fox: 31.6, 64.8
MPJ: 20.8, 63.7 – 1:10 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant leads #Nets rally: “We lost 3 or 4 games before that, so we just felt some pride and wanting to come out here and get some W’s. So it’s good for our character. It’s good for energy and team to fight through adversity.” #nba nypost.com/2022/11/05/kev… via @nypostsports – 12:31 AM
Kevin Durant leads #Nets rally: “We lost 3 or 4 games before that, so we just felt some pride and wanting to come out here and get some W’s. So it’s good for our character. It’s good for energy and team to fight through adversity.” #nba nypost.com/2022/11/05/kev… via @nypostsports – 12:31 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD on the win: “I just think we rallied around each other. It was a tough week for us. And it’s always good to just get back to the game. Once the ball is tipped all the bull**** goes out the window.” – 11:11 PM
KD on the win: “I just think we rallied around each other. It was a tough week for us. And it’s always good to just get back to the game. Once the ball is tipped all the bull**** goes out the window.” – 11:11 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant and the rest of the Nets were fired up to get this win.
Showed some serious fight in that late comeback. pic.twitter.com/rtRFt1pTnj – 10:22 PM
Kevin Durant and the rest of the Nets were fired up to get this win.
Showed some serious fight in that late comeback. pic.twitter.com/rtRFt1pTnj – 10:22 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant: “Once the ball is tipped, all the bullsh1t goes out the window. Everybody was just waiting to get back to playing. We also lost 3 or 4 games before that, so we just felt some pride and wanted to come out here and get some W’s. So it’s good for our character.” #Nets – 10:21 PM
Kevin Durant: “Once the ball is tipped, all the bullsh1t goes out the window. Everybody was just waiting to get back to playing. We also lost 3 or 4 games before that, so we just felt some pride and wanted to come out here and get some W’s. So it’s good for our character.” #Nets – 10:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Nets were down by 12 in the fourth.
KD came in and the Nets went on a 23-7 run and won.
Elite. pic.twitter.com/EyXxWkjknL – 9:34 PM
The Nets were down by 12 in the fourth.
KD came in and the Nets went on a 23-7 run and won.
Elite. pic.twitter.com/EyXxWkjknL – 9:34 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD carries the Nets back for a win
They deserve a lot of credit for crawling back and closing this one. KD was pumped at final buzzer. He emphatically high-fived each of his teammates. After one of the most tumultuous weeks in recent league history — the Nets close with 2 wins. – 9:30 PM
KD carries the Nets back for a win
They deserve a lot of credit for crawling back and closing this one. KD was pumped at final buzzer. He emphatically high-fived each of his teammates. After one of the most tumultuous weeks in recent league history — the Nets close with 2 wins. – 9:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Can Thomas had the chance to get the ball to Durant there. Absolutely need to make that pass. – 9:26 PM
Can Thomas had the chance to get the ball to Durant there. Absolutely need to make that pass. – 9:26 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Hornets essentially choosing to not guard Kevin Durant on an inbounds pass was a move. – 9:24 PM
The Hornets essentially choosing to not guard Kevin Durant on an inbounds pass was a move. – 9:24 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD and Cam getting to their spots down the stretch.
And it all comes from making quick decisions. Trust the offense to flow back to you. – 9:24 PM
KD and Cam getting to their spots down the stretch.
And it all comes from making quick decisions. Trust the offense to flow back to you. – 9:24 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
I don’t understand what role Mason Plumlee plays offensively in this lineup when they seem to go through PJ. He was just standing in the corner as if he was a floor spaced, Durant standing inside the paint ignoring him – 9:20 PM
I don’t understand what role Mason Plumlee plays offensively in this lineup when they seem to go through PJ. He was just standing in the corner as if he was a floor spaced, Durant standing inside the paint ignoring him – 9:20 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets look like they’re running out of gas on the second night of a back to back. They’ve scored just 23 points in the second half. The offense has stalled. KD coming back in for the final 6:30 in regulation. – 9:10 PM
The Nets look like they’re running out of gas on the second night of a back to back. They’ve scored just 23 points in the second half. The offense has stalled. KD coming back in for the final 6:30 in regulation. – 9:10 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant has scored 302 points through 10 games.
That marks the most points scored by Durant through the first 10 games of a season in his career and the most in Nets franchise history. – 8:20 PM
Kevin Durant has scored 302 points through 10 games.
That marks the most points scored by Durant through the first 10 games of a season in his career and the most in Nets franchise history. – 8:20 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant has scored 302 points through 10 games.
That marks the most points scored by Durant through 10 games in his career and the most in Nets franchise history. – 8:09 PM
Kevin Durant has scored 302 points through 10 games.
That marks the most points scored by Durant through 10 games in his career and the most in Nets franchise history. – 8:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant has now made 53 straight free throws (since 10/26 at Milwaukee), breaking his career mark. #Nets – 7:55 PM
Kevin Durant has now made 53 straight free throws (since 10/26 at Milwaukee), breaking his career mark. #Nets – 7:55 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant has set a career-long streak of 53-straight made free throws. – 7:55 PM
Kevin Durant has set a career-long streak of 53-straight made free throws. – 7:55 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Same starters for Nets tonight at Charlotte:
Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 6:33 PM
Same starters for Nets tonight at Charlotte:
Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 6:33 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Simmons is a shadow, Kyrie’s suspended, and the clock’s ticking on the next KD trade demand.
Time for Nets to admit the obvious: It’s over. Bring on the wrecking ball.
si.com/nba/2022/11/04… – 5:37 PM
Simmons is a shadow, Kyrie’s suspended, and the clock’s ticking on the next KD trade demand.
Time for Nets to admit the obvious: It’s over. Bring on the wrecking ball.
si.com/nba/2022/11/04… – 5:37 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Looks like Daniel Gafford is taking the viral Kevin Durant crossover in stride. pic.twitter.com/2fPODrJQwg – 3:02 PM
Looks like Daniel Gafford is taking the viral Kevin Durant crossover in stride. pic.twitter.com/2fPODrJQwg – 3:02 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Milwaukee Bucks are the team to beat, and the Cavs are who we thought they were.
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up: D’Angelo Russell’s struggling in Minnesota, Kevin Durant caught a body, Russ for 6MOY, and more
Let’s dig in: #NBA
trib.al/IkenVxV – 2:40 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks are the team to beat, and the Cavs are who we thought they were.
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up: D’Angelo Russell’s struggling in Minnesota, Kevin Durant caught a body, Russ for 6MOY, and more
Let’s dig in: #NBA
trib.al/IkenVxV – 2:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
This is the offense we saw from the Nets last night. Simple, quick decisions. Making the easy pass, taking what the defense gives you.
Washington’s defense was awful, but teams are going to get undisciplined when KD is hot. Brooklyn took advantage and generated wide-open looks. pic.twitter.com/vhj5rjAZVn – 2:15 PM
This is the offense we saw from the Nets last night. Simple, quick decisions. Making the easy pass, taking what the defense gives you.
Washington’s defense was awful, but teams are going to get undisciplined when KD is hot. Brooklyn took advantage and generated wide-open looks. pic.twitter.com/vhj5rjAZVn – 2:15 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Very little positive for the Wizards yesterday, but this rainbow turnaround fadeaway by Kyle Kuzma over Kevin Durant was a beauty pic.twitter.com/G0DuwzjFl3 – 1:00 PM
Very little positive for the Wizards yesterday, but this rainbow turnaround fadeaway by Kyle Kuzma over Kevin Durant was a beauty pic.twitter.com/G0DuwzjFl3 – 1:00 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Kevin Durant break Daniel Gafford’s ankles with double-crossover nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/05/wat… – 12:22 PM
Watch Kevin Durant break Daniel Gafford’s ankles with double-crossover nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/05/wat… – 12:22 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …
• 3rd in scoring (32.3)
• 18th in assists (6.3)
• 2nd in steals (2.4)
• 30th in blocks (1.1)
• 4th in efficiency, per NBA stats, behind Luka, Giannis and Jokic. Rounding out the top 10? Tatum, Curry, Durant, AD, Siakam. – 11:00 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …
• 3rd in scoring (32.3)
• 18th in assists (6.3)
• 2nd in steals (2.4)
• 30th in blocks (1.1)
• 4th in efficiency, per NBA stats, behind Luka, Giannis and Jokic. Rounding out the top 10? Tatum, Curry, Durant, AD, Siakam. – 11:00 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan last night:
46 PTS
5 AST
13-23 FG
20-22 FT
It’s the 59th time DeRozan has made at least 10 field goals and 10 free throws in a game.
The only active players with more such games are James Harden (115), LeBron James (103), and Kevin Durant (100). pic.twitter.com/PD7oSSEoAR – 9:51 AM
DeMar DeRozan last night:
46 PTS 5 AST 13-23 FG 20-22 FTIt’s the 59th time DeRozan has made at least 10 field goals and 10 free throws in a game.
The only active players with more such games are James Harden (115), LeBron James (103), and Kevin Durant (100). pic.twitter.com/PD7oSSEoAR – 9:51 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Kevin Durant last night:
28 PTS
9 REB
11 AST
Durant is the 11th player in NBA history to open a season with nine straight 25-point games (16th instance).
At 34 years old, he’s the oldest player in NBA history to do so by more than three years. pic.twitter.com/RERsl7yVZL – 9:31 AM
Kevin Durant last night:
28 PTS 9 REB 11 ASTDurant is the 11th player in NBA history to open a season with nine straight 25-point games (16th instance).
At 34 years old, he’s the oldest player in NBA history to do so by more than three years. pic.twitter.com/RERsl7yVZL – 9:31 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Of the NBA, Kyrie, hate and hope while walking in Memphis. . . . Or Irving could have put this on his social media. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus: Durant, Nash, Brown, Vincent, schedule, more. – 9:02 AM
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Of the NBA, Kyrie, hate and hope while walking in Memphis. . . . Or Irving could have put this on his social media. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus: Durant, Nash, Brown, Vincent, schedule, more. – 9:02 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kevin Durant is just too SMOOTH and COLD for this 😱
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/AJBQkMUAvx – 3:37 AM
Kevin Durant is just too SMOOTH and COLD for this 😱
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/AJBQkMUAvx – 3:37 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
A story about the actual basketball? A story about the basketball! From D.C., Kevin Durant with the highlight of the season on Daniel Gafford, Cam Thomas returned and Jacque Vaughn played super small at times. Five thoughts from a blowout win: theathletic.com/3764802/2022/1… – 11:25 PM
A story about the actual basketball? A story about the basketball! From D.C., Kevin Durant with the highlight of the season on Daniel Gafford, Cam Thomas returned and Jacque Vaughn played super small at times. Five thoughts from a blowout win: theathletic.com/3764802/2022/1… – 11:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
NBA scoring leaders
1. Luka Doncic
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SGA moved ahead of KD on his day off. – 10:09 PM
NBA scoring leaders
1. Luka Doncic
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SGA moved ahead of KD on his day off. – 10:09 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked for his reaction to Kevin Durant’s crossover on Daniel Gafford, Royce O’Neale whistled. – 9:48 PM
Asked for his reaction to Kevin Durant’s crossover on Daniel Gafford, Royce O’Neale whistled. – 9:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Markieff Morris on Kevin Durant’s ankle-breaker on Daniel Gafford: “I’ve seen someone drop somebody, but when you go for all 4 moves, that’s crazy — but Gaff, that’s my guy.” – 9:46 PM
Markieff Morris on Kevin Durant’s ankle-breaker on Daniel Gafford: “I’ve seen someone drop somebody, but when you go for all 4 moves, that’s crazy — but Gaff, that’s my guy.” – 9:46 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant leads #Nets‘ laugher over #Wizards amid Kyrie Irving drama nypost.com/2022/11/04/kev… via @nypostsports – 9:41 PM
Kevin Durant leads #Nets‘ laugher over #Wizards amid Kyrie Irving drama nypost.com/2022/11/04/kev… via @nypostsports – 9:41 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Kevin Durant (6-of-6 FT) has now made 51 straight free throws (since 10/26 at Milwaukee), marking the second-longest streak of his career (52 straight in March 2010 with Oklahoma City). – 9:39 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Kevin Durant (6-of-6 FT) has now made 51 straight free throws (since 10/26 at Milwaukee), marking the second-longest streak of his career (52 straight in March 2010 with Oklahoma City). – 9:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Wizards 128-86. An easy win after a wild few days. Kevin Durant finishes a rebound shy of a triple-double. Cam Thomas looked good, as did Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton. Can they make it two in a row in Charlotte tomorrow? – 9:20 PM
Final: Nets beat the Wizards 128-86. An easy win after a wild few days. Kevin Durant finishes a rebound shy of a triple-double. Cam Thomas looked good, as did Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton. Can they make it two in a row in Charlotte tomorrow? – 9:20 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 128, Wizards 86
Durant: 28 pts, 9 reb, 11 ast
Claxton: 18 pts, 9 reb, 9/10 shooting
Thomas: 17 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast
Brooklyn blows the doors off Washington in a 42-point win. Much-needed morale boost given the events this week. – 9:19 PM
Final: Nets 128, Wizards 86
Durant: 28 pts, 9 reb, 11 ast
Claxton: 18 pts, 9 reb, 9/10 shooting
Thomas: 17 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast
Brooklyn blows the doors off Washington in a 42-point win. Much-needed morale boost given the events this week. – 9:19 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards fall to the Brooklyn Nets and drop to (4-5).
#NetsWorld 128
#DCAboveAll 86
The wizards shot 36.6% from the field. Brad Beal led the team with 20. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 28. – 9:19 PM
The Washington Wizards fall to the Brooklyn Nets and drop to (4-5).
#NetsWorld 128
#DCAboveAll 86
The wizards shot 36.6% from the field. Brad Beal led the team with 20. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 28. – 9:19 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Nets 128, Wizards 86
Brooklyn shot 55.6% fg. Durant had 28p, 9r, 11a
Beal: 20p
Porzingis: 14p, 10r
Kuzma: 19p
The Wizards are 4-5 – 9:17 PM
Final: Nets 128, Wizards 86
Brooklyn shot 55.6% fg. Durant had 28p, 9r, 11a
Beal: 20p
Porzingis: 14p, 10r
Kuzma: 19p
The Wizards are 4-5 – 9:17 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Nets 128, Wizards 86
Beal: 20p, 3r, 3a
Kuzma: 19p, 5r, 2a
Durant: 28p, 9r, 11a
FG%: Nets 56%, Wizards 37%
3-pointers: Nets 14/28, Wizards 8/33 – 9:16 PM
Final: Nets 128, Wizards 86
Beal: 20p, 3r, 3a
Kuzma: 19p, 5r, 2a
Durant: 28p, 9r, 11a
FG%: Nets 56%, Wizards 37%
3-pointers: Nets 14/28, Wizards 8/33 – 9:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD with no Kyrie or Simmons:
28 PTS
9 REB
11 AST
+35
W. pic.twitter.com/T6QwK6mxxD – 9:14 PM
KD with no Kyrie or Simmons:
28 PTS
9 REB
11 AST
+35
W. pic.twitter.com/T6QwK6mxxD – 9:14 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Nets will no longer chase a triple-double for Kevin Durant who sits for the final 7:42
28 points, 11 assists, 9 rebounds – 9:01 PM
Nets will no longer chase a triple-double for Kevin Durant who sits for the final 7:42
28 points, 11 assists, 9 rebounds – 9:01 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
The Nets are up by 30 with less than nine minutes left. I think it’s time to take KD out of the game please. – 8:55 PM
The Nets are up by 30 with less than nine minutes left. I think it’s time to take KD out of the game please. – 8:55 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
With the Nets roster depleted somewhat, I didn’t expect to see Washington down 30. Kevin Durant is also 2 rebounds away from a triple-double w/ 28-10-8. – 8:52 PM
With the Nets roster depleted somewhat, I didn’t expect to see Washington down 30. Kevin Durant is also 2 rebounds away from a triple-double w/ 28-10-8. – 8:52 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With 28 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists early in the fourth quarter, Kevin Durant is closing in on his 17th career regular-season triple-double. – 8:52 PM
With 28 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists early in the fourth quarter, Kevin Durant is closing in on his 17th career regular-season triple-double. – 8:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
The Nets lead by 30. Kevin Durant is two rebounds shy of a triple-double. – 8:51 PM
The Nets lead by 30. Kevin Durant is two rebounds shy of a triple-double. – 8:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Wizards 96-70. Durant leads with 28 points. O’Neale has 13. Nets shooting 54 percent from the field, 50 from 3. – 8:46 PM
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Wizards 96-70. Durant leads with 28 points. O’Neale has 13. Nets shooting 54 percent from the field, 50 from 3. – 8:46 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets have opened up a 25-point lead against the Wizards, led by Kevin Durant, who is putting on a show in his hometown. Durant has 26 points and 9 assists on 50% FG. The Nets have outscored the Wizards, 16-3, at the 6:59 mark of the 3rd quarter. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 8:34 PM
The Nets have opened up a 25-point lead against the Wizards, led by Kevin Durant, who is putting on a show in his hometown. Durant has 26 points and 9 assists on 50% FG. The Nets have outscored the Wizards, 16-3, at the 6:59 mark of the 3rd quarter. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 8:34 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets came out to play to start the 3rd, something I’ve rarely said this season.
They lead by 25 after a KD jumper. Timeout Wizards. – 8:33 PM
The Nets came out to play to start the 3rd, something I’ve rarely said this season.
They lead by 25 after a KD jumper. Timeout Wizards. – 8:33 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This is the most convincing effort the Nets have given this season. The ball is moving. There are multiple defensive efforts. Kevin Durant is fired up, and the rest of the team followed suit.
Brooklyn has a 19-point lead with just under 10 minutes to go in the 3rd. – 8:29 PM
This is the most convincing effort the Nets have given this season. The ball is moving. There are multiple defensive efforts. Kevin Durant is fired up, and the rest of the team followed suit.
Brooklyn has a 19-point lead with just under 10 minutes to go in the 3rd. – 8:29 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s not easy stopping Kevin Durant on any night, but he’s been unstoppable in this game. 24 pts and 8 ast in 23 min. He’s made an incredible 51 straight FTs, so you can’t send him to the line. – 8:27 PM
It’s not easy stopping Kevin Durant on any night, but he’s been unstoppable in this game. 24 pts and 8 ast in 23 min. He’s made an incredible 51 straight FTs, so you can’t send him to the line. – 8:27 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant has 19 points and 8 assists in the first half in his hometown, and the Nets lead the Wizards, 69-57. Cam Thomas has 7 points and is +19 off the bench on 3-of-5 shooting. Excellent half of basketball on both ends of the floor, but can they do this again to close? – 8:09 PM
Kevin Durant has 19 points and 8 assists in the first half in his hometown, and the Nets lead the Wizards, 69-57. Cam Thomas has 7 points and is +19 off the bench on 3-of-5 shooting. Excellent half of basketball on both ends of the floor, but can they do this again to close? – 8:09 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Wizards 69-57. Supporting cast has helped Kevin Durant out. Maybe most important, the Nets are taking care of the ball. Just two turnovers. That will play. – 8:08 PM
Halftime: Nets lead the Wizards 69-57. Supporting cast has helped Kevin Durant out. Maybe most important, the Nets are taking care of the ball. Just two turnovers. That will play. – 8:08 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: Nets 69, Wizards 57
Kuzma: 16p 3r
Porzingis: 14p 4r
Durant: 19 points, 8 assists – 8:08 PM
Halftime: Nets 69, Wizards 57
Kuzma: 16p 3r
Porzingis: 14p 4r
Durant: 19 points, 8 assists – 8:08 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Nets 69, Wizards 57
Durant: 19p, 4r, 8a
Kuzma: 16p, 3r, 1a
Beal: 12p, 1r, 2a
Porzingis: 14p, 4r, 1a
3-pointers: Nets 9/16, Wizards 8/20 – 8:08 PM
Halftime: Nets 69, Wizards 57
Durant: 19p, 4r, 8a
Kuzma: 16p, 3r, 1a
Beal: 12p, 1r, 2a
Porzingis: 14p, 4r, 1a
3-pointers: Nets 9/16, Wizards 8/20 – 8:08 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Solid half for the undermanned Nets. They lead 69-57 after a KD just before the buzzer. KD has 19, O’Neale has 13 — and the Nets are shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 9/16 from beyond the arc. – 8:07 PM
Solid half for the undermanned Nets. They lead 69-57 after a KD just before the buzzer. KD has 19, O’Neale has 13 — and the Nets are shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 9/16 from beyond the arc. – 8:07 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards trail the Brooklyn Nets at halftime.
#DCAboveAll 57
#NetsWorld 69
The Wizards Big 3 leading the way in scoring with Kuzma 16, Porzingis 14 and Beal 12. Durant leads all scorers with 19. – 8:07 PM
The Washington Wizards trail the Brooklyn Nets at halftime.
#DCAboveAll 57
#NetsWorld 69
The Wizards Big 3 leading the way in scoring with Kuzma 16, Porzingis 14 and Beal 12. Durant leads all scorers with 19. – 8:07 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 69-57 Nets over Wizards at the half. No Kyrie Irving, no Ben Simmons, but this Kevin Durant guy is pretty good. He’s got 19 pts, 8 ast and 4 reb already. – 8:07 PM
It’s 69-57 Nets over Wizards at the half. No Kyrie Irving, no Ben Simmons, but this Kevin Durant guy is pretty good. He’s got 19 pts, 8 ast and 4 reb already. – 8:07 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards are almost exclusively doubling Kevin Durant and he is killing them on pass outs.
Has 7 assists nearing halftime and had the hockey assist on a swing-swing corner 3. – 8:05 PM
Wizards are almost exclusively doubling Kevin Durant and he is killing them on pass outs.
Has 7 assists nearing halftime and had the hockey assist on a swing-swing corner 3. – 8:05 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Bradley Beal just forced the Nets’ first turnover of the game with 4:35 left in the first half, he poked the ball away from Durant. The Wizards promptly gave the ball right back – 7:59 PM
Bradley Beal just forced the Nets’ first turnover of the game with 4:35 left in the first half, he poked the ball away from Durant. The Wizards promptly gave the ball right back – 7:59 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
KD got em playing Twister!!! 😱😭
(📼 @Brooklyn Nets)
pic.twitter.com/fa4iMP7yHs – 7:50 PM
KD got em playing Twister!!! 😱😭
(📼 @Brooklyn Nets)
pic.twitter.com/fa4iMP7yHs – 7:50 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
1st qtr highlights for the @Brooklyn Nets:
– 0 TURNOVERS
– shot 56% FG
-Durant: 12pts, 1reb, 5ast
-O’Neale: 10pts, 2reb, 2ast
– & 👇🏾ankle breaking move by KD!
pic.twitter.com/dy6q0xW3K8 – 7:41 PM
1st qtr highlights for the @Brooklyn Nets:
– 0 TURNOVERS
– shot 56% FG
-Durant: 12pts, 1reb, 5ast
-O’Neale: 10pts, 2reb, 2ast
– & 👇🏾ankle breaking move by KD!
pic.twitter.com/dy6q0xW3K8 – 7:41 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant makes Daniel Gafford do a split pic.twitter.com/4TRm9QsVUX – 7:41 PM
Kevin Durant makes Daniel Gafford do a split pic.twitter.com/4TRm9QsVUX – 7:41 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
This is all going to end with Masai Ujiri trading for Kevin Durant and the Raptors winning the 2023 NBA title. – 7:40 PM
This is all going to end with Masai Ujiri trading for Kevin Durant and the Raptors winning the 2023 NBA title. – 7:40 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Daniel Gafford gets a layup after getting crossed up by KD (the crowd loooooved that) and the Nets are up 38-28 after one. Whew that was a moment from Durant – 7:39 PM
Daniel Gafford gets a layup after getting crossed up by KD (the crowd loooooved that) and the Nets are up 38-28 after one. Whew that was a moment from Durant – 7:39 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
KD, who is from nearby PG County, just brought the crowd in D.C. to their feet by crossing Daniel Gafford up and then dropping him. – 7:39 PM
KD, who is from nearby PG County, just brought the crowd in D.C. to their feet by crossing Daniel Gafford up and then dropping him. – 7:39 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD just crossed Daniel Gafford up and dropped him. The entire crowd is up on their feet here in D.C. in awe of the play. – 7:38 PM
KD just crossed Daniel Gafford up and dropped him. The entire crowd is up on their feet here in D.C. in awe of the play. – 7:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Wizards 38-28. Kevin Durant has 12 points, O’Neale as 10. Nets are 4-for-8 from 3. – 7:38 PM
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Wizards 38-28. Kevin Durant has 12 points, O’Neale as 10. Nets are 4-for-8 from 3. – 7:38 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant just put Daniel Gafford on the floor. Broke his ankles as Capital One Arena erupts. #Nets – 7:38 PM
Kevin Durant just put Daniel Gafford on the floor. Broke his ankles as Capital One Arena erupts. #Nets – 7:38 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
This whole arena broke out in “oohhhh” after that KD move! – 7:38 PM
This whole arena broke out in “oohhhh” after that KD move! – 7:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant just broke Daniel Gafford’s ankles and this place went nuts. – 7:37 PM
Kevin Durant just broke Daniel Gafford’s ankles and this place went nuts. – 7:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Some dude, who I can’t tell is drunk or sober, is yelling at Kevin Durant telling him to “come home KD!” – 7:35 PM
Some dude, who I can’t tell is drunk or sober, is yelling at Kevin Durant telling him to “come home KD!” – 7:35 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Edmond Sumner, Joe Harris, Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton will start for the #Nets. It will be Sumner’s first start of the season and the 30th of his career. #Wizards – 6:35 PM
Edmond Sumner, Joe Harris, Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton will start for the #Nets. It will be Sumner’s first start of the season and the 30th of his career. #Wizards – 6:35 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Starters tonight for the @Brooklyn Nets:
Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 6:31 PM
Starters tonight for the @Brooklyn Nets:
Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 6:31 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Edmond Sumner will start in place of Kyrie Irving alongside Joe Harris, Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton against the Wizards tonight. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 6:31 PM
Edmond Sumner will start in place of Kyrie Irving alongside Joe Harris, Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton against the Wizards tonight. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 6:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters in DC: Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton
This will be Edmond Sumner’s first start of the season and the 30th start of his career (in his 115th game played). – 6:31 PM
Nets starters in DC: Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton
This will be Edmond Sumner’s first start of the season and the 30th start of his career (in his 115th game played). – 6:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant is back in Washington D.C., his home area after growing up in nearby PG County, Maryland. Quite the pregame crowd for him. pic.twitter.com/RchxbKBud9 – 6:11 PM
Kevin Durant is back in Washington D.C., his home area after growing up in nearby PG County, Maryland. Quite the pregame crowd for him. pic.twitter.com/RchxbKBud9 – 6:11 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kevin Durant is in the house. Wizards-Nets tips at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Pregame show starts at 6:30 pm. pic.twitter.com/qehBinlRUA – 6:07 PM
Kevin Durant is in the house. Wizards-Nets tips at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Pregame show starts at 6:30 pm. pic.twitter.com/qehBinlRUA – 6:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Took this down because I was talking about Durant, but people took it to mean Kyrie. I think I misread the tweet I was quoting. My bad. pic.twitter.com/0qdSVlraSX – 5:24 PM
Took this down because I was talking about Durant, but people took it to mean Kyrie. I think I misread the tweet I was quoting. My bad. pic.twitter.com/0qdSVlraSX – 5:24 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
With everything surrounding the Nets, how does that affect the future of Kevin Durant? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/t56DDRMT3R – 4:22 PM
With everything surrounding the Nets, how does that affect the future of Kevin Durant? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/t56DDRMT3R – 4:22 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
ESPN’s Zach Lowe: “This feels like the end for this iteration of the Brooklyn Nets. It feels unsalvageable… and if this really is the end for the Nets, their only move left… the only arrow in the quiver, is trading Kevin Durant.” – 3:16 PM
ESPN’s Zach Lowe: “This feels like the end for this iteration of the Brooklyn Nets. It feels unsalvageable… and if this really is the end for the Nets, their only move left… the only arrow in the quiver, is trading Kevin Durant.” – 3:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Re: any Kevin Durant trade this season, @Bobby Marks made a great point on the Lowe Post.
Around 34% of the league’s players become trade eligible on Dec. 15 or Jan. 15.
That’s when a deal is likeliest to happen. – 1:17 PM
Re: any Kevin Durant trade this season, @Bobby Marks made a great point on the Lowe Post.
Around 34% of the league’s players become trade eligible on Dec. 15 or Jan. 15.
That’s when a deal is likeliest to happen. – 1:17 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving’s suspension coupled with Ben Simmons’ injury puts the Nets on Kevin Durant’s back and adds uncertainty to the future of the organization. Both were concerns to KD this summer. On the Nets current reality and what it means for the future: theathletic.com/3762746/2022/1… – 12:34 PM
Kyrie Irving’s suspension coupled with Ben Simmons’ injury puts the Nets on Kevin Durant’s back and adds uncertainty to the future of the organization. Both were concerns to KD this summer. On the Nets current reality and what it means for the future: theathletic.com/3762746/2022/1… – 12:34 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @Bobby Marks + I on Kyrie’s suspension + apology — what’s next for the Nets, the revised Kevin Durant trade landscape, more. Plus a deep dive on the 6-1 Cavs, thoughts on the Raps, more:
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK – 12:29 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: @Bobby Marks + I on Kyrie’s suspension + apology — what’s next for the Nets, the revised Kevin Durant trade landscape, more. Plus a deep dive on the 6-1 Cavs, thoughts on the Raps, more:
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK – 12:29 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets GM Marks calls Irving apology “a step” to return, Durant reacts as well nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/net… – 12:21 PM
Nets GM Marks calls Irving apology “a step” to return, Durant reacts as well nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/net… – 12:21 PM
More on this storyline
Kleiman told Insider that, ideally, he and Durant would be hands-on owners. “I think that at whatever level we were able to do it, being hands-on with an organization is also what’s really appealing,” Kleiman said. “I’d love to be able to operate as a CEO of an NBA organization, and I’m sure Kevin would love to be able to have a hand in building, from a player and operational standpoint, being able to build a roster. But I think that that’s everyone’s dream right now in some capacity in our world.” -via Insider.com / November 7, 2022
Kleiman praised LeBron James as a trailblazer and said he and Durant have already put feelers out there. “I think if LeBron is able to get into Vegas and then you see D-Wade in Utah, I think that only probably opens up the runway even moreso for Kevin having an opportunity to do that,” Kleiman said. “And, you know, we’ve put our flags in the ground, and we have appropriate relationships, and we’re doing our behind-the-scenes due diligence.” -via Insider.com / November 7, 2022
Front office executive No. 6: “I’m assuming there’s some sort of agreement with Kevin. Like, ‘Look, if you want to move, we’ll move you. And we’re not going to move you to New Orleans and we’re not going to move you to Sacramento and we’re not going to move you to Indiana.’ So if the best Brooklyn can do is the Lakers, then if I was the Lakers, that’s what I’d be waiting on.” -via The Athletic / November 7, 2022