Kevin Durant Gives Nets Ultimatum

Durant reportedly told Brooklyn's owner to trade him or fire Steve Nash/Sean Marks, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The Phoenix Suns have been waiting for the opportunity to acquire Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, and a recent meeting between the forward and Nets owner Joe Tsai may rapidly change a timeline many people once though would bleed into the regular season. 

The Athletic's Shams Charania revealed the following information on Monday: 

"In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources tell The Athletic.

"Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said.

"Durant and Tsai spoke in London on Saturday and sources described the discussion as transparent and professional. The meeting took place a year to the day that Durant agreed to a four-year, $198 million contract extension with the Nets and barely over a month after his initial trade request on June 30. He is now entering the first season of that extension.

"The Nets have direct knowledge of the reasons behind Durant’s request, sources said, and understand that the 12-time All-Star will continue to be resolute in his stance. Durant is believed to want a change of scenery heading into his 16th season."

Time will tell if Phoenix is able to land Durant, but it appears information from his meeting with Nets brass indicates his true desire to move on if no significant changes are made. 

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