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The Brooklyn Nets are an absolute mess right now.
On Monday afternoon, it was reported that Kevin Durant had told team owner Joe Tsai that the team needed to fire head coach Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks if they wanted him to stay.
Via The Athletic
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 with direct knowledge of the meeting tell The Athletic.
Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
Story: https://t.co/W1voNf9MDC
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 8, 2022
Sources: Kevin Durant informed Joe Tsai that he does not have faith in the Nets‘ direction. The meeting was described as transparent and professional, with a clear message: Keep me — or the GM and coach. https://t.co/W1voNf9MDC https://t.co/0lbBay2OxF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 8, 2022
It didn’t take long for Tsai to shoot down Durant’s demands on social media.
Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets.
— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) August 8, 2022
Fans reacted to Tsai’s clap back at Durant.
man came with "this is my yard now" https://t.co/j3mbmBcEef
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) August 9, 2022
Joe Tsai basically said I’m getting off my knees https://t.co/6rZuBSHZrg
— LegendOfWinning (@LegendOfWinning) August 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/vkillem/status/1556792117594185728
Annnd the KD era is over https://t.co/ZfPfoDH6Rh
— BKN 85 (@brooklynnets85) August 8, 2022