“I’m legitimately cackling like an idiot, “Celtics ruined the Nets with that sweep”, “Ben Simmons about to have his own team”, “This could get ugly… Fast”- Fans mercilessly troll the Brooklyn Nets as Kevin Durant considers his options for the future

The news of Kevin Durant considering his future with the Brooklyn Nets has sent the NBA community into a frenzy. The Athletic's Shams Charania made the report, and social media has been buzzing ever since.Shams Charania@ShamsCharaniaSources: Kevin Durant is monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future.This now opens the path for Kyrie Irving to proceed on finding a new home via opt-in and trade.263944589Sources: Kevin Durant is monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future.This now opens the path for Kyrie Irving to proceed on finding a new home via opt-in and trade.The NBA offseason always produces some of the biggest surprises, and this promises to be no different. Durant, who was brought in to lead the Nets to a championship, might be on his way out.Things have gone downhill for the Nets since James Harden's departure on deadline day in February. The All-Star guard was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, who never played for Brooklyn.The Nets' season ended in a disappointing first-round sweep by the Boston Celtics.Negotiations have not gone well with Kyrie Irving, which could be one of the reasons Durant is considering a move. His decision to join the Nets in the 2019 offseason was to partner with Irving.Fans have mercilessly trolled the Nets with news of Durant considering his future. Two seasons ago, they looked like the favorites to win the championship but might be considering a rebuild with how things are shaping up.Many have made jokes about Simmons having his team, while others have blamed their breakdown on the humiliating loss to the Celtics.Keith Smith@KeithSmithNBAI'm legitimately cackling like an idiot.59923I'm legitimately cackling like an idiot.Skubie Mageza@SkubieMageza@ShamsCharania Ben Simmons about to have his own team 31@ShamsCharania Ben Simmons about to have his own team 😂Dillion Harper@dillionharper1@ShamsCharania How did the Nets fumble so hard I though they was gonna make a finals within the next 3 years.. ig now Ben Simmons and Joe Harris will have to turn into Steph and Klay or sum 1@ShamsCharania How did the Nets fumble so hard I though they was gonna make a finals within the next 3 years.. ig now Ben Simmons and Joe Harris will have to turn into Steph and Klay or sum 😭David Lice@david_lice@ShamsCharania The Nets full team when the season starts@ShamsCharania The Nets full team when the season starts https://t.co/qRJrXch7PiGreenRunsDeep@CelticsGRD@ShamsCharania Celtics ruined the Nets with that sweep39329@ShamsCharania Celtics ruined the Nets with that sweep https://t.co/eFLq0CO9epbkn nets 2023 nba champs@KDTrey__SZN@ShamsCharania @BrooklynNets WTF ARE WE DOING1@ShamsCharania @BrooklynNets WTF ARE WE DOINGJaquan🤟🏾JAY@JAYY_XJ@ShamsCharania Things breaking down in Brooklyn could kd leave@ShamsCharania Things breaking down in Brooklyn could kd leaveDan Greenberg@StoolGreenieDid the Nets win the Celtics trade?MY COLUMN:51711Did the Nets win the Celtics trade?MY COLUMN:Tom Haberstroh@tomhaberstrohLol15434Lol https://t.co/hvnVFpIsTR🏀 MY LIFE WITH NBA 🏀 (GUTEK Z POLIGONU)@Gutek_z_poligon@ShamsCharania Sounds like the end of Houston run with Harden &amp; Russ. They both were unhappy there but I don't know if playing together, when You won't succeed, helps Your brotherhood ; )On downside it's another part that owners will want to look at with next CBA negotiation.@ShamsCharania Sounds like the end of Houston run with Harden &amp; Russ. They both were unhappy there but I don't know if playing together, when You won't succeed, helps Your brotherhood ; )On downside it's another part that owners will want to look at with next CBA negotiation.NicClaxton’sGoat@nicclaxtonsgoat@ShamsCharania this franchise is cooked, move it to seattle3@ShamsCharania this franchise is cooked, move it to seattleHaterMuse@HaterMuse@ShamsCharania KD lead a team to a chip challenge (impossible)147269@ShamsCharania KD lead a team to a chip challenge (impossible)Legion Hoops@LegionHoopsJust a heads up: the Rockets own every Nets first-round pick/right to their pick until 2027…This could get ugly… fast.6029625Just a heads up: the Rockets own every Nets first-round pick/right to their pick until 2027…This could get ugly… fast.Caesars Sportsbook@CaesarsSports@ShamsCharania James Harden right now:17315@ShamsCharania James Harden right now: https://t.co/1HpDq60v68🕸@Kev_bandzz2@ShamsCharania ITS TIME181@ShamsCharania ITS TIME https://t.co/LusQK2vj9tProCity Hoops@ProCityHoopsWhat if I told you this single moment would change the entire landscape of the NBA…25532What if I told you this single moment would change the entire landscape of the NBA… https://t.co/OOhu1BkA6uTom Haberstroh@tomhaberstrohHow close are we to a Ben Simmons trade demand35553How close are we to a Ben Simmons trade demandAlex Kennedy@AlexKennedyNBACould Kevin Durant be on the move this offseason?! The NBA is insane, man.679Could Kevin Durant be on the move this offseason?! The NBA is insane, man.Keith Smith@KeithSmithNBAThe NBA offseason NEVER disappoints. Best drama on TV!35127The NBA offseason NEVER disappoints. Best drama on TV!Tomer Azarly@TomerAzarlyI have a question I might get flamed for but...Why would the Nets want Russell Westbrook AND Ben Simmons on the same team with Kevin Durant, given what we just saw?1636I have a question I might get flamed for but...Why would the Nets want Russell Westbrook AND Ben Simmons on the same team with Kevin Durant, given what we just saw?ProCity Hoops@ProCityHoopsTHE NBA DOES NOT SLEEP twitter.com/shamscharania/…Shams Charania@ShamsCharaniaSources: Kevin Durant is monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future.This now opens the path for Kyrie Irving to proceed on finding a new home via opt-in and trade.181Sources: Kevin Durant is monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future.This now opens the path for Kyrie Irving to proceed on finding a new home via opt-in and trade.THE NBA DOES NOT SLEEP twitter.com/shamscharania/…Chris Mannix@SIChrisMannixThere is at least a possibility the Nets could, incredibly, find themselves in the same situation they were after the Pierce/KG trade a decade ago, with their title hopes dashed and forced to rebuild … without their own draft picks.32454There is at least a possibility the Nets could, incredibly, find themselves in the same situation they were after the Pierce/KG trade a decade ago, with their title hopes dashed and forced to rebuild … without their own draft picks.In the eyes of others, we could see a championship-swinging trade, if indeed KD requests to be traded.Trevor Lane@Trevor_LaneIf Kevin Durant officially hits the trade market, oh boy. Could see a championship-swinging trade go down.74151If Kevin Durant officially hits the trade market, oh boy. Could see a championship-swinging trade go down.Meanwhile, Irving, who has made it clear he wants to play with KD, can comfortably search for a new home. There have been reports that he has contacted LeBron James for an opportunity to run it back.Lakers All Day Everyday@LADEigKyrie Irving has had some recent contact with LeBron James to discuss a potential reunion, via @TheSteinLine 9388847Kyrie Irving has had some recent contact with LeBron James to discuss a potential reunion, via @TheSteinLine 👀😳 https://t.co/aK2xVzPzJDKevin Durant failed to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a deep playoff run in two attemptsKevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets drives as Jayson Tatum of the Brooklyn Nets defendsDurant has failed to get past the Eastern Conference semifinals since joining the Nets in 2019. Although he missed the entire 2019-20 season due to an Achilles tendon injury, his attempt to lead the team to glory has failed twice.In 2021, the Nets lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Milwaukee Bucks, who went on to become champions. Last season, the Celtics stifled Durant and the Nets, winning four straight to send the Nets home.The All-Star forward is heading into the first year of his four-year contract extension with the Nets. He is expected to stay with the team until 2026, but there is a chance he might not.As a Net, Durant has played 90 games and averaged 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game while shooting 52.5%.

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