Things finally look back to normal at the Brooklyn Nets after a dramatic end to the season, which was followed by a summer of speculation surrounding the immediate future of stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Irving admitted that it was "awkward" when he heard that Durant had requested to be traded from the Nets, but both stars will remain on the roster for this season. There were also reports suggesting that Durant had asked for coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks to be fired, but the Nets HC dismissed claims and admitted he 'never believed they were true'.
With the season starting on October 18, Nash has held 'clear the air talks' with Durant in order to move forward. And Durant has justified his trade stance in the off-season in a blunt response to reporters.
