The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly told any interested teams that they plan to keep Kyrie Irving this year - a decision that could indicate they will also reject any trade offers for Kevin Durant.
Durant, 33, is only 12 months into a four-year $198million (£163m) contract extension he signed last summer - meaning the Nets have no reason to trade the 12-time All Star player unless they receive an astronomical package in return. Earlier this month it was reported that Durant told billionaire Nets owner Joe Tsai that the organisation needed to choose between him or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash.
Despite several teams showing interest in Durant no trade deal has been agreed yet, with the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies all credited with an interest in putting together a package.
