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Kevin Durant broke his silence with a cryptic message on Twitter on Saturday, just days after it was speculated that the NBA star requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
“Those who were locked in that gym with me know what it’s like, they know what I’m all about,” Durant wrote. “If you haven’t been there with me, ask around.”
Durant got up center of attention in NBA free agency on Thursday, when he reportedly requested a trade from the Nets less than a year after signing a contract extension with the team.
Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets, right, shoots over Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks during a game at Barclays Center on March 13, 2022 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat They are reportedly at the top of Durant’s preferred destinations.
The announcement revealed little about the rumors, prompting Sports Illustrated reporter Robin Lundberg to keep pushing.
“What do you want to address?” Durant responded.
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving, right, and Kevin Durant celebrate after a basket during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on April 10, 2022 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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“Do you really want a deal from the Nets? If so, why? It was Kyrie [Irving] deal breaker for you? If you want a deal, do you expect to choose your destination?” Lundberg asked.
But Durant didn’t take the bait.
“Keep dreaming of Robin Imao,” Durant replied.
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Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dean Wade during a game Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Durant signed with the Nets in 2019 but made his debut with the team the following season. He played in just 90 games for the team, averaging 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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