Kevin Durant trying to get Steve Nash fired, Nets trade demand stands

Brad Penner | USA TODAY SportsKevin Durant played himself, and now he’s desperate.

That has to be the takeaway from the latest chapter of this nonsensical Nets offseason. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports Durant and owner Joseph Tsai broke break over the weekend in London. Durant reiterated his trade request, but with a catch: If Tsai fires head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks, perhaps they can work something out.

Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said.

The Nets have direct knowledge of the reasons behind Durant’s request, sources said, and understand that the 12-time All-Star will continue to be resolute in his stance. Durant is believed…