One big question in any discussion of Kyrie Irving’s contract status — may be the biggest — is where does Kevin Durant stand? The two are great friends, maybe even best friends, and a package from the time they decided to join the Nets in the 2019 Clean Sweep.
Will KD’s friendship tip the scales for his friend? Will he try to resolve any differences? The narrative is that the bonds are strong with some pundits suggesting that if Irving leaves, Durant may not be far behind.
But Nick Friedell who covered the Nets this season for ESPN says things may be more nuanced than that.