The second they move Kevin Durant is the second they are no longer nationally relevant - NBA analyst reacts to league taking away marquee games from Brooklyn Nets × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News The second they move Kevin Durant is the second they are no longer nationally relevant - NBA analyst reacts to league taking away marquee games from Brooklyn Nets By Godwin Mathew Modified 20 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Cleveland Cavaliers v Brooklyn Nets - Play-In Tournament The Brooklyn Nets are in a bit of a predicament ahead of next season. The team could potentially lose Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the offseason. Durant has been clear about his demand for a trade. Meanwhile, Irving has been linked with the LA Lakers throughout the summer. Amid all of the controversy surrounding the Nets, the NBA released the schedule for the 202-23 season. To their disappointment, they will not be playing on Christmas Day, which is one of the biggest showcases of the season. The Brooklyn Nets were part of the Christmas Day schedule for the last two seasons. However, with clouds of uncertainty looming around them, the league decided not to include their game on the auspicious day. On "Inside the NBA," analyst Nick Friedell said that with Durant's looming exit, the team would lose its relevancy in the league. "It tells me that Brooklyn is no longer a marquee team. Kevin Durant is one of the biggest stars in the game, Christmas is made to put the biggest stars on the biggest platform possible but the Nets are nowhere to be found. "The second they move Kevin is the second they are no longer nationally relevant. The league knows it. Brooklyn knows it. Everybody is in a holding pattern waiting to see what's gonna happen with this Durant deal and what may happen down the line with Kyrie. "But for the time being, the Nets are one of the other teams now, not a star." The Nets' biggest positive is the return of Ben Simmons. The Australian's offseason work could lead to a bounceback season. With him on the side, they can certainly compete, but it is highly unlikely that they could prosper in the playoffs. Brooklyn Nets@BrooklynNetsAll the dates you need to know. Plan accordingly. @SeatGeek58089All the dates you need to know. Plan accordingly. @SeatGeek https://t.co/xEd0KEdJCc Will Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stay with the Brooklyn Nets next season Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Three The Brooklyn Nets will want all of their stars back for next season. With just over a month left in training camp, Kevin Durant is pushing for a move away. But the team is adamant about getting a monumental deal in exchange for him. Reports also indicate that a decision on Kyrie Irving would only be made after they come to a conclusion on the KD conundrum. SLAM@SLAMonlineEvery counter in the book. So good. (via @BrooklynNets)68531159Every counter in the book. So good. (via @BrooklynNets) https://t.co/cjSf78by22 The Brooklyn Nets' demands have made it tough for any team to make a move for Kevin Durant. No franchise is believed to be even close to signing the two-time champion. Looking at the situation, Kevin Durant may still be in Brooklyn at the start of training camp. KD could sit out of training camp to force his way out of the team. If he doesn't do anything of that sort, the Brooklyn Nets will have a healthy team at the start of training camp. Once that happens, they could speak with Durant and figure out a way to make things work. NetsKingdom @NetsKingdomAJEx Teammate Of KD Matt Barnes says Kevin Durant will show up & play Basketball regardless of the Issues in The Organization. Thoughts??37135Ex Teammate Of KD Matt Barnes says Kevin Durant will show up & play Basketball regardless of the Issues in The Organization. Thoughts?? https://t.co/uTV1l2kyHZ Whether all of this happens or not is something only time will tell. They have a stellar team and can be strong favorites to win it all. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Arnav Kholkar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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