Kevin Durant

“Nobody’s gonna meet that asking price, even for Kevin bleepin’ Durant” - Skip Bayless believes the Brooklyn Nets won’t entertain the Celtics’ offer until they include 3x All-Star

“I am also sure Jayson Tatum wants Kevin Durant" - Nick Wright reflects on Jayson Tatum's response to Jaylen Brown-KD rumors

"While he does have the two championships, he's still searching for basketball happiness" - Jalen Rose tries to rationalize why Kevin Durant wants to leave the Nets

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"Bird's Celtics couldn't do it... Jordan, Pippen, those Bulls teams couldn't beat the Pistons" - NBA analyst believes matter of time before Boston Celtics break through, says Tatum and Brown shouldn't be separated

"I love the guys that we got; I don’t know if that report is true or not" - 3x All-Star gives diplomatic response when asked about Kevin Durant to Boston Celtics rumors

“If there’s any inkling of him that actually had pride in his basketball… he’s gonna ball” - NBA analyst believes Ben Simmons has the money and the fame, questions if there’s a competitiveness in him

“The moment someone a little bit better comes around, they will offer you up” - Nick Wright believes the Nets have leverage as the Boston Celtics risk souring the harmony by including 1x All-Star in trade talks

"I'm not saying there's a mental health issue, but your mentality impacts your play" - Nick Wright asserts Boston Celtics have to find a way to facilitate a trade for Kevin Durant

“The Nets can call Kyrie Irving right now with a 4-year max contract and he’ll sign it” - NBA analyst believes Brooklyn should keep Kyrie Irving

"I'm not giving up the heart and soul of my team" - Jay Williams shuns the inclusion of Marcus Smart in a potential Kevin Durant trade

"If my wife was exchanging text messages with Brad Pitt – you know what I would tweet?" - NBA analyst offers amusing take on Jaylen Brown-Kevin Durant situation

"Jaylen Brown is a straight-up dawg, and I mean that in the most positive sense" - Chris Broussard thinks Boston Celtics might end up having sour relationship with Jaylen Brown because of KD saga

"And if you give me the moon, I’m gonna ask for one of the planets" - Shannon Sharpe speculates about the approach Brooklyn Nets are going to take in Kevin Durant trade talks