Brooklyn Nets governor Joe Tsai expressed his support for his front office staff in a Twitter post. This comes after star Kevin Durant told Tsai that he would have to choose between the player and the Nets’ general manager coaching staff.
According to sources close to the issue, Tsai met with Durant in London to discuss the player’s future. Durant is still insistent on moving away from the Nets after submitting a trade request on June 30. These developments come one year after the 33-year-old player signed an extension with the team.
With four years and $198 million left on his contract, the Nets can be patient when it comes to finding the best trade deal for Durant.
After joining the Nets in 2019, Durant’s tenure with the team has been riddled with issues. The player sat out the entire 2019-20 season with an Achilles tendon tear, during which time fellow new signing DeAndre Jordan was traded after a brief stint with the Nets.
Last season, Durant averaged 29.9 points in 55 games, in addition to leading the United States Men’s National Team to Olympic gold.
