NBA Rumors Roundup: Kevin Durant debunks retirement claims, Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers settle financial grievances, and more - August 16, 2022 × 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 Rumors NBA Rumors Roundup Kevin Durant debunks retirement claims Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers settle financial grievances and more - August 16 2022 By Karan Vinod Modified 31 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers settle financial grievances, and more - August 16, 2022 Milwaukee Bucks v Brooklyn Nets NBA rumors surrounding the futures of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving continue. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook of the LA Lakers have also been making the NBA rumors roundup. Training camp begins next month. NBA franchises and players are entering a crucial month of negotiations. Teams around the league are putting the final touches on their rosters. Here are the latest NBA rumors for August 16, 2022, brought to you by Sportskeeda. Kevin Durant debunks retirement rumors KD has been omnipresent in the NBA rumors roundup Marc Stein reported that Kevin Durant would rather retire than play for the Brooklyn Nets. The quotes in his article were misconstrued. Subsequently, KD took to Twitter to address these claims himself. "I know most people will believe unnamed sources over me but if it’s anyone out there that’ll listen, I don’t plan on retiring anytime soon. Shit is comical at this point," Durant wrote. Kevin Durant@KDTrey5I know most people will believe unnamed sources over me but if it’s anyone out there that’ll listen, I don’t plan on retiring anytime soon. Shit is comical at this point.1089279435I know most people will believe unnamed sources over me but if it’s anyone out there that’ll listen, I don’t plan on retiring anytime soon. Shit is comical at this point. Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers in accordance with financial grievances Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One One of the biggest NBA rumors last year was the 76ers withholding Ben Simmons' paycheck. This conflict came after the Australian missed training camp, refusing to play in games due to mental health. However, the two sides resolved the issue. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Simmons and the 76ers have reached an agreement. "Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a settlement agreement on the grievance the All-Star guard filed to recoup a portion of the nearly $20 million withheld from him as a result of his failure to play games in the 2021-2022 season," Woj wrote. Adrian Wojnarowski@wojespnESPN Sources: Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a settlement agreement on the grievance the All-Star guard filed to recoup a portion of the nearly $20 million withheld him as a result of his failure to play games in the 2021-2022 season. Story soon.161961866ESPN Sources: Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a settlement agreement on the grievance the All-Star guard filed to recoup a portion of the nearly $20 million withheld him as a result of his failure to play games in the 2021-2022 season. Story soon. Leaked opening night games of the 2022-23 NBA season King James and Curry will be in action, according to NBA rumors The Athletic's Shams Charania has revealed the opening night matchups. According to his sources, the Lakers will play the Golden State Warriors after the ring ceremony, and the 76ers will take on the Celtics. Shams Charania@ShamsCharaniaSources: NBA's 2022-23 Opening Night, Oct. 18 on TNT:- 76ers at Celtics- And as previously reported: Lakers at Warriors141701764Sources: NBA's 2022-23 Opening Night, Oct. 18 on TNT:- 76ers at Celtics- And as previously reported: Lakers at Warriors Miami Heat big admirers of Jaylen Brown 2022 NBA Finals - Game Six Jaylen Brown has been omnipresent in the NBA rumors roundup this summer. According to NBA insider Adam Borai, the Miami Heat have a significant interest in Brown. Borai also said that they would prefer Brown over Donovan Mitchell. "If KD is Boston-Bound, I'd keep my eyes on MIA trying to get involved in the deal to try & snag Jaylen Brown. Brown, a FA in 2 years, has BIG fans within certain high ranking Heat officials, according to sources. He's so well liked that some would even prefer him over Mitchell," Borai wrote. Adam Borai@AdamNBoraiIf KD is Boston-Bound, I'd keep my eyes on MIA trying to get involved in the deal to try & snag Jaylen Brown.Brown, a FA in 2 years, has BIG fans within certain high ranking Heat officials, according to sources. He's so well-liked that some would even prefer him over Mitchell.64965If KD is Boston-Bound, I'd keep my eyes on MIA trying to get involved in the deal to try & snag Jaylen Brown.Brown, a FA in 2 years, has BIG fans within certain high ranking Heat officials, according to sources. He's so well-liked that some would even prefer him over Mitchell. Brooklyn Nets holds no leverage on Kevin Durant trade talks Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four According to Brian Windhorst, the Nets hold little to no leverage in trade talks surrounding Kevin Durant. However, Durant also holds no leverage with the Nets. He has four years left on his deal with no player option. This lack of leverage could be why no trade has been forthcoming for KD. "I think what we have here is really a study of leverage. First off, the Nets do not have leverage in trade talks with other teams. They are not giving them the offers that they want. They see no reason to increase them. So, they're not making any progress there," Windhorst said. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Chad Marriott × 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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