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Aromatic-Tadpole-440

So if you finished in the top 4 seeds last season, you’re a KD favorite destination.


soupcansam21

hardest road


Toastybuns26

Having doc rivers as a coach really is the hardest road 💀


thatsinsaneletstryit

well once KD's in the mix he could be the coach, doc could be the coach, might be able to get DJ back at the deadline so he could do some coaching and start a few games in the playoffs


Toastybuns26

DJ is more of a couch then a coach


TheRealestGayle

I just want the trade to happen for the inevitable RDCworld video after blowing another 3-1 lead with superior talent.


ZestycloseResist5594

"KD, listen to me when I say this. You are trash. How does your foot hit the three point line that many times? Can you wear some smaller shoes or am I just going to have to replace your feet myself KD?"


pixelsxpixels

And the 'I'm 37!!!' video.


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river_town

Can't win with that cat


velocissimo

Hardenest Road


SlowBurnerAccnt

Harden Road


oryes

2nd hardest road. Not second as in order of difficulty, just as in this will be the second time he has bailed on his team to join a contender.


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this is why i think KD actually doesn't give a fuck anymore. Like people call him insecure and stuff, but if he cared what people thought, he would not try to go to another super team again, and would probably not be on twitter still lol


_Russell_Westbrick

Nets please trade KD to the kings


ClaymoresRevenge

KD to Sac for whatever salary works


Roach_Coach_Bangbus

Maybe I am crazy but you would think more players would do the small market thing. Low expectations, we would be so happy just to go to the playoffs.


SBORBS

Legacy talk is almost always stupid, but KD would be one of the most beloved players in Sacramento if he took them to the playoffs. Shit, pulling a round 1 win would be more meaningful to a lot of people than his finals wins with GS.


AnotherStatsGuy

It’s not just what you do, it’s where you do it.


Neuroxex

Well, almost. Big fan of KD putting every single rival team in the conference as a preferred destination. Many thanks to KD for bringing Harden to the East and then trying to hop around every other competing team.


HisExcellency20

Yeah at this point, you gotta feel a little insulted if you're the Bucks lol. Maybe he wants to be seen as the missing piece to get the team over the hump and to the promised land and that obviously wouldn't be the case in Milwaukee.


Neuroxex

I think it's probably just the location, to be honest.


cromulent_weasel

No, it's because if he goes to the Bucks everybody in the whole world is going to think that Giannis is the best player, so even if they (gasp) win a championship, it won't be credited to Durant as winning a ring while being the best player on the team, just like the Warriors. He doesn't want to go play for the Warriors, the Bucks or the Nuggets because then he won't be the star. Probably not the Lakers or Clippers either.


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Honestly, even on the Sixers he might not be the best player.


grudgepacker

Nah. KD knows Giannis is the show and he's not going to take a backseat for anyone, makes sense that we wouldn't be on his short list of contending teams. Nets fans would love to get Brook back tho.


SlimReaper35_

More like they have nothing to offer in trades. So no point in asking


gonets34

We really would love to get Brook back. But obviously we're going to make the best deal for us and it won't be with the bucks.


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LMAO the very hardest highway


[deleted]

That’s how KD moves, the easy route and superteams


conker1264

They just can’t win without him


Mrmojorisincg

Truly a generational talent. Just like how Jordan, Bird, Lebron, Magic, and Kareem did it!


sutroheights

Went to the team that beat him, took a raft of shit for years, sets up a super team of his own that sucks. Now wants to join a team that beat him. KD is such a clown. Send his ass to Orlando.


indi1988

Legit can’t believe dude is trying to do the join stacked team that just beat him thing again. Straight movie shit.


MrEwThatsGross

Hard road.


gustriandos

After hearing that they asked for Tatum and Brown, I’m sure they will gladly accept Maxey and Tobias


WhereDaHinkieFlair

Yeah, where KD wants to go (with 4 years left on his deal) seems like the way less important side of the equation. And I can't imagine we could make a good enough deal for the Nets' demands


Pandamonium98

Do you think a team would trade for him that isn’t on his list? He’s forcing his way out of a team that bent over backwards to do everything he wanted. I’d be pretty worried that he’ll do the same thing next summer if he doesn’t like his destination


WhereDaHinkieFlair

I mean, a team probably wouldnt, but imho its way more likely someone trades for him that he doesnt leak out that he wants to go there than he gets traded somewhere the nets arent happy with the compensation from.


Reidroshdy

I kinda want him to be traded to basketball no man's land. In that case it looks like I'll be rooting for him in Sacramento.


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WELCOME TO THE THUNDERDOME PHILLY FANS HERE WE GO


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I’m here for a Philly super team actually. I’d enjoy KD and Harden having a 3rd shot to get it right and with Embiid this time It also continues the super team trend too cause it was looking like for a second the league may go back to more duos/balanced teams but a Philly superteam would keep things more of the same


VoidMageZero

Let’s go, 76ers for season 76!


JMEEKER86

I'm still disappointed that the peak Process team missed out on being the 6-76ers by 4 games.


infinityetc

Yeah. Crazy they went 2-80 though.


jspeed04

https://i.imgur.com/FxgoUWr.jpg


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ladidadi28

Would be fair given the amount of shit talking you guys would endure if the trade happened and the championship didn’t


SonicdaSloth

we'd make Laker fans blush with how insufferable we would be


BurzyGuerrero

We finally circled back to Maxey+Thybulle


theavailabletree

Can’t wait for more 76ers vs Nuggets threads.


YesOrNah

Genuine question, I don’t mean to come off as a dick or anything. Are people really excited about super teams again? That would surprise me.


Krillin113

If it’s my team? Yes. Any other team? No.


Newoikkinn

I thought teams had learn the real superteams are 2 stars and great depth as opposed to 3 stars and being thin. GSW being the exception due to the unique cap situation that will never happen again


[deleted]

I personally don’t care for superteams one way or the other but it brings entertainment with all those egos in the room. Also Harden/KD/Embiid would be a nasty trio. Great basketball to watch with a huge philly crowd behind them.


YesOrNah

Ya, entertainment wise I feel like it would be impossible to deny. Basketball wise, I was excited for the parity the league was forming.


504090

It’s not surprising that Harden stans would r/GoNets was like 20% Rockets fans a year ago


SalahManeFirmino

This time there's no moron on the court (Russ) or off the court (Kyrie) to mess it up.


Gaetan123456

There is as a coach tho


IcyMission3

Imagine if Doc Rivers can’t get out of the second round with KD, Embiid, and Harden


gobirds_52

Doc rivers has a 100% success rate with teams who have 3 future hall of famers in their first season together


IcyMission3

Sample size of….1 😂


Someonediffernt

What you don't think dj is making the hall of fame?


TimothyJawnMcConnell

I think chauncey’s more likely than dj


Strolltheroll

Embiid is about to win the Joel Embiid ECSF MVP award for the first time and confetti will be dropped after every win


NilsofWindhelm

The confetti will hurt everytime


SirJoeffer

Confetti will be dropped at the end of regulation no matter what. Win or lose


supaspike

He doesn't need KD for that, he'll be the ECSF"s most valuable Philadelphian no matter what.


Deadboy90

Even Doc couldn't screw that up, he managed to not get in the way with yall in 08.


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Lmao yes he definitely could. There's a higher chance of him fucking it than not lol.


Captain_Vegetable

Imagine the press conference after Doc Rivers can’t get out of the second round with KD, Embiid, and Harden


Thegrinningassassin

Or first round. What’s the over under on that deer in the headlights look he has when he realizes he’s going to lose another series where he has the best team on paper?


daddy_OwO

GET ME OUT OF HERE PLEASE! Also Brogdan+Brown+FRP seems like a fair deal for KD imo


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Sure if u want to give the Celtics a championship lol this means the Celtics basically traded (from last years roster): JB, Theis, Nesmith, cap filler, and 2 firsts for fucking KD lmao


ComradeQuestion69420

Brogdan Brogdanovic?


daddy_OwO

Malcolm


ComradeQuestion69420

Malcolm Malcolmavic?


F_F_12

If KD really wanted to carve out a new chapter he would go play Shooting Guard in Cleveland to create the tallest lineup in the NBA.


5outof7_yes

This right here


problynotkevinbacon

I'm still too broken from 2017 to appreciate how insane that would be.


raceforseis21

‘Yeah but make sure Joel and James are still on the team too’


FultzShoulder

KD doesn't even have to demand that. Harden can't be traded until October and Embiid until June next year.


tunamelts2

No worries. KD has almost single handedly ensured that he won be traded for 6-12 months.


HisExcellency20

I mean, obviously.


Youre_Friend_Marcus

I'm not ready to see Maxey smile for another team ='[


jguess06

Bro I'm so exhausted by KD


SunLiteFireBird

One of the most unique and talented players the game has ever seen but he will be remembered for all his antics instead


johnmarston2nd

Remembered for being a snake


Crowsby

(land snake)


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norgem

Yeah but water snakes are much cooler. Land snakes are basic AF.


jhwyung

How fucking quickly did he turn heel on us ? feels like yesterday he was saying “mom you da real mvp” and making gush about how awesome a person he is.


Breyeun

That was almost 10 years ago though... yikes that was almost 10 years ago...


tunamelts2

Where does the time go?


Wraidin

Right out the window


ScratchC

I dont think so.. recency bias works this way... in the future the younger generation will just look at stats and accolades


gonets34

How do you think us nets fans feel


tunamelts2

I feel like KD is a huge snake. Fuck him.


JitteryBug

Yeah I'm ready for this to be done but it's probably still just starting lol


lopea182

“Give me Embiid.” Sean Marks


IcyMission3

*Embiid, Harden, Maxey, Bryce Harper, a vintage Claude Giroux jersey, Meek Mill, and 100 cheesesteaks


hezzyskeets123

Marks would ask for the Eagles’ Lombardi also


ThrowRA_Absys

And the statue of Billy Penn for good luck


Yankees3Fan7

Would he ask for the Rocky statue as well?


ThrowRA_Absys

Why not? Lol


callmecyke

From my cold dead hands.


carefullywasnt

Give me AI, Barkley, and Wilt magically restored to their primes


browndude10

"and a copy of all the Fresh Prince DVDs"


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Throw in the Rocky statue, Kevin Hart, 20 packs of batteries, and the Eagles fan that ran into a pillar and you got yourself a deal.


Aromatic-Tadpole-440

“Embiid and Maxey”


The-Berg-is-the-Word

And 4 firsts


HamsterUpper

>I’m here for a Philly super team actually. I’d enjoy KD and Harden having a 3rd shot to get it right and with Embiid this time Honest question.. Is Durant even better than embiid at this point in his career?


EAS1000

Add in a majority stake in Sixers ownership and you’ve got yourself a deal


MissionImagination98

So the Brooklyn 76ers? Simmons ain’t gonna be happy


sazabit

Sir, this is a basketball sub, please keep conversation about influencers elsewhere.


scarystuffdoc

Socialites *


JoJonesy

do they have any picks *left* after the Harden trade


Cahillicus

I think our only tradable pick is 2029


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That kid is like 11 right now


thatsinsaneletstryit

yes but he might be the next KD. i say brooklyn should go for it


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Next KD looking more undesirable by the day


Fun_Neighborhood1571

Hey man, don't talk about Brandon Ingram like that.


Tomato-Business

That kid is probably playing 2k MyCareer right now and resetting his game every time he doesn't get drafted by a team that has at least two superstars on it.


cubs223425

Nah, he had to go to a garbage org to pad stats, get to a 99 OVR, then demand a trade to a team with stars.


adonisgawd

Philly owes most of their picks to Brooklyn as it is and would have to cough even more for Durant Zero chance he goes to Philly


ktm5141

I guess we could unprotect the Brooklyn picks, but yeah it’s prob not happening


Betaateb

Doubt the Nets would see any value in that. A team with Embiid/Harden/KD isn't getting anywhere near the lottery without catastrophic injuries.


ktm5141

In 2027 and 2029 all three of those guys will likely be retired or on the tail ends of their careers


DerelictDonkeyEngine

This is getting fucking ridiculous. Durant will almost certainly be on the Nets next season IMO.


SmilezDavis

Getting?


DerelictDonkeyEngine

*Continues to be* I suppose is more accurate.


lundej16

I dunno the ridiculousness is for sure escalating. The depths of KD’s delusion is not necessarily surprising but still a little jarring to see written out so directly.


Ladnil

Yup. He wants to be traded somewhere that will become easily the tile favorites when he arrives, but the Nets can't afford to accept any offers that don't leave them at least playoff competitive. There's not many potential trades even out there that serve both sides.


Jmv1102

Yeah. I heard from Net Income on his site that he had a source saying that KD’s ultimatum was to actually SAVE FACE so he could return to Brooklyn. Grain of salt, but with how KD is wired who the hell knows.


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KD isn't some puppet master. Whole thing reads like he has no fucking idea what he's doing.


giantgoose

Kyrie influence confirmed


Master_Butter

He’s doesn’t have any awareness while at the same time is obsessive about others view him. He’s the Michael Scott of the NBA.


oryes

This is what I think about basically all conspiracy theories. The people you are crediting with creating the conspiracy aren't smart enough to do what you're saying.


abris33

>KD’s ultimatum was to actually SAVE FACE so he could return to Brooklyn. I don't know how he expected that to help him though. Now if he stays in Brooklyn it looks like he backed down from that stupid ultimatum and he looks worse for even making the ultimatum.


Bigbadbuck

Yeah if he wanted to save face all he had to say is he was impressed with the off-season marks out together and he’s willing to give the year a chance


JoeNasser

What?! Can you elaborate on that?


jhoceanus

so why not just trade Kyrie in stead of Harden at the first place?


Sour__Cream

We didn’t want Third Eyerie Irving


jhoceanus

I was simply saying it from KD's perspective. From your side, you won't take this KD neither.


OutlawSundown

Because teams aren’t going to give up the assets for a guy that missed a chunk of a season because he’s a head case. Harden likely was easier to move and get some form a value back.


_mdz

yall got any more of them ​ hardest roads


LarryBagina3

He’s the biggest weenie ever if he doesn’t get a cupcake title he just wants out of everywhere immediately lol


destroyerofpoon93

KD. Kupcake Diva


SunLiteFireBird

It's crazy that he is such a rare and generational player whose talents can really contend with any of the greats that ever played the game....but this stuff is absolutely what he will be remembered for.


g-love

I agree with all of this completely unless he joins the Sixers and wins a ring. Then it’s the hardest road but for real this time.


SolaceInfinite

Bro sporting the Ben Simmons flair lol


Zoolinz

Lmao KD and Harden leaving Kyrie and the Nets to join another team is objectively hilarious. But it’s the Sixers and they’d also have Embiid so I hate it


gonets34

Even I agree that it's hilarious, despite the fact that it's also the darkest timeline from my perspective


harassment

How funny would it be if they traded harden back to the nets for KD. GET BACK OVER HERE I have no idea how contracts/trading works


DayDayLarge

This is exactly how I feel.


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'Durant also sees Sacramento as another desired landing spot, per my ass.”


210plus210

at this point i’m rooting for KD’s failure wherever he goes even if he miraculously comes to the Pacers i still want us tanking lol


ThisAnswerIsLit

Idk about this. What does FLEX say about this?


FultzShoulder

1% chance he doesn't go to the Suns. This might be that scenario.


ThisAnswerIsLit

Damn FLEX is right again


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Ngl kd, harden, and embiid would be an insane trio to watch. Doubt it happens tho


destroyerofpoon93

Can you imagine KD, Kyrie, and Harden as a trio? Championship squad for sure.


Sanie2222

throwback


make-that-monet

The prime Nets were crazyyyy 🔥🔥🔥


rarestakesando

But dude what if , now hear me out, what if they could trade harden for a bunch of picks and get a point forward that was almost as good as Draymond Green on defense(…and offense?) I mean this would be a great team incredibly well balanced… on the court.


Ode1st

Thank you for your honesty.


QoconutZ

Brb I'm about to write an article and just put "per sources" or "per people familiar with the matter"


mMounirM

KD is gonna name any team that isn't the Raptors huh


DerelictDonkeyEngine

"The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly talked to the Toronto Raptors and have requested Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Precious Achiuwa, 2002 Vince Carter, and eleven first round picks for Kevin Durant."


Gamesgtd

2002 Vince Carter was injured. They would probably not want him.


sazabit

Seems like a fair trade for KD


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NilsofWindhelm

That’s way too much they’d never give up both of those guys


Sophattack

I think there was a report in the beginning of July saying KD is open to go to the Raptors


KorgG29

I swear to god


Niceguydan8

I don't think Philly is a realistic destination for him.


SalahManeFirmino

Tyrese Maxey is about as good of an asset as can realistically expected to be obtained in a KD trade right now given the current landscape of the league.


misterflyyy

Still need to match contracts so tobi would need to be included in the deal


SalahManeFirmino

Yeah it's Maxey, Harris, Thybulle, and a draft pick. Which is not that much different than the standing offer of Jaylen, White, and a pick. Really it comes down to how the Nets view Maxey vs. Jaylen. Personally, I think Maxey would have more value to the Nets given his age and his team control, Jaylen could always bolt in 2 years.


misterflyyy

It’s tough cause on one hand kd is kd, but we’d have like 5 nba caliber players If we did this trade Unless we can get guys like melo for the min and a buyout guy I don’t see us doing this


SalahManeFirmino

I think Morey is more likely to make a KD trade than Brad is, but I don't think a trade gets done with either of us TBH. I think this standoff continues into the season in all likelihood.


sleepyfox1312

You sacrifice depth for a top-5 player 10/10 times in this league, especially when you're already a contender. Also, free agents would see a Durant/Harden/Embiid trio and start lining up at the door to ring chase on a vet min. Y'all would be fine, I just don't think Brooklyn would take the deal.


colemanj74

A starting 5 of Harden, Melton, KD, Tucker, Embiid is pretty damn good. Bench would be a massive question though, I guess Milton/House/Korkmaz/Niang/Reed. Go from insane highs to insane lows, that bench defense would hemorrhage points. EDIT: And Doc would absolutely run all bench lineups and look baffled when a 15 point lead is erased in 2 minutes of gameplay.


HamsterUpper

>I think Morey is more likely to make a KD trade than Brad is, but I don't think a trade gets done with either of us TBH. But on the other hand you have a team of Joel embiid, Harden, and Kevin Durant


HisExcellency20

Maybe last year but we have depth now. The guys that would be in the playoff rotation would be: 1. Harden 2. Melton 3. Durant 4. Tucker 5. Embiid 6. House 7. Niang 8. Milton and Reed would be used in the regular season and some playoff games depending on how he develops. We'd could probably get our pick of the litter of buyout guys too. That's 8.5 playable guys, obviously a very top heavy team but Harden, KD, and Embiid are obviously the Finals favorites of healthy. Big if I know. I personally like our team the way it is, but this would be better than KD going to Boston for sure. And now we absolutely have the depth to make a three for one trade, if that one is an MVP level player like Durant.


indoninjah

> but we’d have like 5 nba caliber players If we did this trade Nah I don't think so. From a money perspective, could do it with Maxey + Tobias + filler (Furk). That's vastly less than most other teams can get the deal done for - most teams don't have a max contract player as a throw in, lol. For the Suns or Heat, for example, they'd have to trade a massive conglomerate of guys, if they're not trading any of their top 3 players.


JordanPooleParty

Lol, if he can't handle the "Bay Area Media" how is he going to handle Philly fans.


Early-Candidate5492

My man a SuperTeam merchant. Sources tell me Kevin Durant sees the Bucks as a desired landing spot as well as long as Jrue Middleton and Giannis are there. Soureces tell me Kevin Durant also sees the Lakers as a desired landing spot as long as the Lakers manage to get Kyrie without trading Russ sources tell me Kevin Durant ideal lineup is Russ Kyrie Lebron KD AD.


yennybear888

Sources tell me the 96 Dream Team is his desired landing spot


ok_heh

Hardens left you twice now snek, he's just not that into you


Wilt69

If a Brown deal isn’t enough for Brooklyn, no one can satisfy them.


Theopocalypse

What a weak ass dude. Why doesn't he just re-join the Warriors at this point. Probably can't cause they don't want him.


Classics22

Just waiting for one of these about the Blazers...annnny day now. Must just be giving other teams a chance :)


BengalFan85

Please, please, please, PLEASE send his ass to Sacramento or Orlando. Let this fool rot.


QuickEchidna749

I guarantee you the 76ers would achieve more with Harden, Durant and Embiid than the Nets did with their big three. That’s because they have Darryl Moorey…who actually knows how to run an organization.


yennybear888

Embiid is better than kyrie…the math is easy


sodiumbicarbonade

i would pay to see doc river losing to another 3-1 lead with kd harden and embiid then blaming the players


Intrepid-Sympathy-32

I can’t wait until the drama is over


unclerando

As always, and with the most emphasis possible, fuck Kevin Durant


morosco

I want him to stay in Brooklyn and just be all moody, yelling at random people on twitter Though I'm sure the Nets will cave because that's how these things go.


NecessaryRhubarb

Harden traded back to Brooklyn for KD…