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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons Appears to Respond to Group Chat Rumors

The Nets forward tweeted out three words the day after more rumors spread surrounding his tumultuous season.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant holding out of Nets training camp not off table: source

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant’s boundless love for basketball is not a reason to believe he’ll show up for training camp if the Nets don’t acknowledge his trade request.

Tribune News Service

Kevin Durant reiterates trade request, delivers ultimatum to Joe Tsai in meeting: report

Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum: Tsai must decide between Durant, a 12-time All-Star universally regarded as one of the best basketball players in NBA history, and the pair of Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash.

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Maya Jama heartbroken as she 'splits' from fiancé Ben Simmons over work schedule

TV presenter Maya Jama has reportedly split from NBA superstar Ben Simmons following their whirlwind engagement and low-key romance amid both of their gruelling work schedules

Daily Mirror

The 76ers traded Ben Simmons months ago and Doc Rivers is still deflecting blame for chasing him out

Doc Rivers wants you to know the Ben Simmons stuff wasn't his fault

USA Today Sports Media Group

Heat’s Bam Adebayo hopes to follow in Udonis Haslem’s footsteps and become ‘Mr. 305 2.0’

MIAMI — Forward Udonis Haslem was born in Miami, center Bam Adebayo wasn’t. But as the 25-year-old Adebayo prepares for his sixth season with the Miami Heat, he hopes to follow in Haslem’s footsteps as a leading community presence and voice in South Florida.

Miami Herald

An Argument Against a Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown Trade

Here is why a deal between the Nets and Celtics does not work for either team.

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Report: Durant Trade Contender ‘Moving Ahead’ With Current Team

The Nets want Bam Adebayo included in a trade package, but the center isn’t eligible due to NBA salary cap rules.

Sports Illustrated

Seth Curry on Ben Simmons: It’s going to be a challenge getting his rhythm back playing basketball

In an interview with Australia's two big newspapers, the Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Seth Curry talked about how his Aussie teammate Ben Simmons is doing and what he expects when Simmons returns to play in October. While noting that ...

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Nets wary of selling low on Ben Simmons and don’t want to use him as throw-in in a trade

It's tempting to suggest Ben Simmons could be that player coming, but that is complicated. Simmons hasn't played in 13 months. He's coming off back surgery. He quaked in the postseason - again. His trade value is at an all-time low. For their part, ...

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Nets, general manager Sean Marks agree to contract extension: sources

NEW YORK — Nets general manager Sean Marks has signed a contract extension that keeps him in Brooklyn spearheading roster decisions for the foreseeable future, the New York Daily News has learned. Marks’ extension, which was signed near the beginning of July per sources, comes as the Nets maneuver the…

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How Deandre Ayton’s New Deal Impacts the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes

On the Friday edition of The Crossover, former Suns GM Ryan McDonough discusses Deandre Ayton, the Suns and superstar trade demands.

Sports Illustrated

Deandre Ayton’s offer sheet with Pacers foils possible Kevin Durant trade to Suns

A Kevin Durant trade to the Phoenix Suns just became much more difficult, if not impossible.

Tribune News Service

Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell? Trade choice not necessarily Heat’s, but comparisons unavoidable.

LAS VEGAS — You start the exercise with the factuality that this is an invitation-only process.

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Kristian Winfield: Kyrie Irving wants to stay in Brooklyn, even if Kevin Durant leaves

NEW YORK — And the plot thickens.

Sports Illustrated

The Growing NBA Trend That Is Shaking Up the League

NBA superstars are pushing their way out of unwelcome situations. Will it continue?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nets not shopping Ben Simmons, little market for him anyway

While he did have surgery and is on schedule to be ready for training camp, according to a source, one league source said there was no chatter about the Nets actively shopping Ben Simmons, while two said there was little market for him. Source: ...

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Report: Nets Unlikely to Trade Ben Simmons

The 25-year-old’s future in Brooklyn has been a subject of debate amid ongoing trade rumors involving Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

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Nets building roster that might make Kevin Durant want to stay in Brooklyn

The Nets’ roster additions this offseason suggest they are still trying to compete for a championship. The dark cloud hovering over the franchise in light of Kevin Durant’s trade request, on the other hand, would suggest otherwise.

Sports Illustrated

Potential Kevin Durant Trade Will Define Nets GM’s Tenure

Sean Marks has set a high price for Durant. Will he get what he wants?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Rockets open to joining Kevin Durant, Nets trade as third-team facilitator

If Brooklyn trades Kevin Durant, @KellyIkoNBA reports that Houston is open to potentially serving as a third-team facilitator. Here’s why it could make sense for the Rockets and Nets.

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Momentum building towards Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook trade

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports that according to his sources, there is momentum building towards a Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook deal. Ian also touches on the Kevin Durant trade request. Source: Yahoo! Sports What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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76ers, Mavericks also listed as suitors for Kyrie Irving

Kevin Gray Jr: "Kyrie Irving has several suitors involved Lakers, Sixers & Mavericks, keep an eye out in the next couple of weeks…" per Shams Charania #MFFL Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? Sam Quinn @ SamQuinnCBS Putting aside the Harden ...

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NBA Rule Limits Star Players Nets Can Take in Durant Trade

The league's designated rookie rule will not allow Brookyln to go after some players in a trade package for Durant.

Tribune News Service

Ben Simmons’ contract complicates any potential Nets pursuit of Donovan Mitchell

NEW YORK — Brian Windhorst’s storytelling masterclass on ESPN’s “First Take” Friday morning put a spotlight not only on Donovan Mitchell’s potential trade availability in Utah, but also the Nets’ involvement in any potential deal. But it’s Ben Simmons — the darling of the deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for…

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