Few sagas have captivated the NBA in 2022 like the fate of Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. The 12-time All-Star and 2014 MVP requested a trade last summer, then relented and showed up for the 2022-23 season. He’s currently averaging 30.3 points on 52.4% shooting from the floor for the 6-9 Nets, not where he hoped he’d be in terms of winning, but seemingly recommitted. That hasn’t stopped trade rumors from swirling, especially as the fate of teammate Kyrie Irving remains up in the air.
Writing for Bleacher Report today, Chris B Haynes shared an exclusive interview with Durant as the superstar explained his summer outlook, the reasoning behind the demand, and what has changed since.