KEVIN DURANT NEWS

Thomas leads Nets back from 28 down to stun Knicks 111-106

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

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Small Chance' Kevin Durant Returns Against the Celtics ' SLAM The Brooklyn Nets received some promising news that couldn't have come at a better time after Coach Steve Nash announced there's a "small ch...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Will the Nets' new 'Big 3' be better than their last?

Can Ben Simmons make the current Brooklyn Nets' 'Big 3' better than their last one?

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Likely out past break Durant (knee) has a "small chance" of returning immediately after the All-Star break, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact It seems like Durant will be sidelined until early March, if not longer, as he only resumed on-court work about a week and a half ago. Fantasy managers holding Durant will have to continue exercising patience. It seems likely Ben Simmons will end up making his debut before Durant returns, so it could be many nights where Simmons is the best player on the court for Brooklyn when considering Kyrie Irving can't play home games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Nets timeline: What went wrong leading to trade and breakup of James Harden, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving The trade that sent James Harden from Brooklyn to Philadelphia signaled the end of the Nets' Big Three era seemingly before it ever began. H...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Syracuse recruit Chris Bunch learned up close from Kevin Durant, wants to join him in NBA Bunch, a 6-foot-8 senior at Wasatch (Utah) Academy, is the highest-rated player in Syracuse's recruiting class.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

NBA odds: Giannis, Ja Morant and DeMar DeRozan in the mix for MVP

Joel Embiid is the current favorite to win NBA MVP. Read which other players' odds have shortened ahead of All-Star weekend!

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Slowed by hamstring, Harden to make Sixers debut Feb 25

James Harden has an MVP and several scoring titles on his mantle – and now he’s ready to add a championship trophy

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simmons: Struggles in Philadelphia began before last season

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant the one pulling the trigger on James Harden trade? By Thursday morning, Durant dialed Nets general manager Sean Marks, sources said. While Durant had initially resisted swapping Harden for Si...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Brooklyn plays New York on 8-game road slide

Brooklyn will try to break its eight-game road losing streak when the Nets visit New York

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snub to sub: Allen named All-Star replacement for Harden

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will replace James Harden at this year’s All-Star Game

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets face the Kings on 11-game skid

Brooklyn will try to stop its 11-game losing streak when the Brooklyn Nets play Sacramento

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We know we're in some deep s---': Kevin Durant speaks on his injury, rehab and James Harden as Nets drop 11th straight "But we do understand that with a win, one win, it could just put us on the right track," Durant said.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heat hold off Irving's charge, hand Nets 11th straight loss

Bam Adebayo had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat held off a furious rally from Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets for a 115-111 victory

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant begins light court workouts, hoping to return soon

Kevin Durant has taken a significant first step in hopes of rejoining the Brooklyn Nets after hurting his right knee three weeks ago

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LeBron James has fun with Kevin Durant during All-Star Draft: NBA All-Star Game 2022 countdown with 8 days to go The 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland is eight days away.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Remains without return timetable Durant (knee) doesn't yet have a timetable for his return to game action, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Durant has already been ruled out through the All-Star break due to his sprained MCL. While it's not yet clear when he'll be able to appear in games, coach Steve Nash said Saturday that the 33-year-old resumed on-court work about a week ago. Seth Curry (trade pending), Cam Thomas and Kessler Edwards should see increased work while Durant remains sidelined.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant avoids James Harden in All-Star draft as Nets' 'Big 3' ends

Kevin Durant avoided picking James Harden in the All-Star draft, a fitting capper on what ended up a disappointing experiment.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

'We've seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden deal

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS