NBA Rumors: Bucks center believes trade for 3x DPOY 'slowed down' Kevin Durant's exit 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 Rumors Bucks center believes trade for 3x DPOY slowed down Kevin Durant s exit from Brooklyn Nets By Siddhant Gupta Modified 12 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Kevin Durant being introduced at a Utah Jazz game Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis believes the trade of 3x Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves impacted Kevin Durant's situation with the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant shook the league when he demanded a trade on the first day of free agency. When asked about Durant's trade situation, Portis offered an interesting take. He joined Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes on "Posted Up", where he said: "I think the first thing that comes to mind is, like me personally, I think the Rudy Gobert trade kinda slowed it down. That was a whole lot. That was like four-five-six draft picks and four-five players. That's like nine players, bro. Not trying to compare it, but like, if I'm Brooklyn, I need it all!" Portis went on to highlight Durant's tremendous talent and value on the court. However, he acknowledged how complicated the situation was for Brooklyn. "It's definitely a tough situation for the Brooklyn Nets to be in, obviously. To have one of the best players in the world want to get traded put them in a tough situation because I know they don't really want to trade him. But at the same time, they've got to make the right decision for the organization." Yahoo Sports@YahooSports"I just think that the Rudy Gobert trade kind of slowed it down."On the latest Posted Up, @BPortistime joined @ChrisBHaynes and discussed the situation between the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant. Apple: apple.co/3JLjV1cSpotify: spoti.fi/3dqANyk25552"I just think that the Rudy Gobert trade kind of slowed it down."On the latest Posted Up, @BPortistime joined @ChrisBHaynes and discussed the situation between the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant. Apple: apple.co/3JLjV1cSpotify: spoti.fi/3dqANyk https://t.co/wPhTZBKxHT How did Rudy Gobert s move impact Kevin Durant s trade value Kevin Durant in action against the Boston Celtics Rudy Gobert's trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves was one of the biggest moves of the offseason. They received Gobert from Utah Jazz in exchange for guards Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt, along with guard Leandro Bolmaro, the draft rights to center Walker Kessler and Minnesota’s 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029 first round picks and a 2026 first round pick swap. ProCity Hoops@ProCityHoops“I am in disbelief at the number of draft picks that the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert.”“They are going to be better, but I’m not sure they’re going to be better enough.”- @ZachLowe_NBA15517“I am in disbelief at the number of draft picks that the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert.”“They are going to be better, but I’m not sure they’re going to be better enough.”- @ZachLowe_NBA https://t.co/FnGz1BWxKg This naturally affected how the Nets perceived their situation with Kevin Durant. The Durant-Nets situation has descended into a stalemate. This is due to the high price tag the Nets have placed on their superstar. Brooklyn has entertained offers from several teams, but to no avail. As the offseason has progressed, the avenues for a trade have also reduced drastically. MailOnline Sport@MailSportBrooklyn Nets made INSANE demand for Kevin Durant from the Boston Celtics trib.al/pVHNpPs15Brooklyn Nets made INSANE demand for Kevin Durant from the Boston Celtics trib.al/pVHNpPs The meeting between Durant and owner Joe Tsai might alleviate the current problem. The Nets superstar asked the owner to pick between him and general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash. Joe Tsai@joetsai1999Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets.531295389Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets. Soon after the meeting, Tsai openly declared his support for the coaching staff. Hence, in an attempt to avoid a problematic situation with the front-office, the Nets may be forced to trade Durant for cheap. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Diptanil Roy × 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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