The latest Brooklyn Nets rumors indicate the franchise will be hitting a crossroads at the point free agency begins the evening of June 30. That intersection will be the Nets choosing whether to move forward with D’Angelo Russell or change directions with Kyrie Irving.
According to a report Friday evening from Ian Begley of SportsNet New York, it does not appear keeping Russell while also adding Irving is an option the club wants to entertain.
Begley, citing “sources familiar with the matter,” reported that the Nets are “highly unlikely” to re-sign Russell, a restricted free agent, if they are able to land Irving, who will become an unrestricted free agent when he officially declines of his $21 million option for next season.