Kevin Durant is in a holding sample with the Brooklyn Nets.

Inspite of reportedly requesting a trade from the firm at the start out of cost-free agency, Durant has nevertheless to see the Nets honor the talk to. According to many studies, Brooklyn has garnered desire in a potential Durant trade from the Miami Warmth, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics amongst other groups but has but to obtain the suitable deal to agree to.

A rumor floated close to the NBA world on Monday that Durant would alternatively retire than participate in for Brooklyn once more. Longtime NBA journalist Marc Stein wrote in his SubStack column that "1 of the most perfectly-related crew executives" informed him that Durant "was more apt to retire than participate in all over again for the Brooklyn Nets."

Indiana Pacers ahead Domantas Sabonis, #11, defends in opposition to Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, #7, throughout the second 50 percent of an NBA basketball video game, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in New York. The Nets won 105-98. (WHD Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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Stein wrote he was told the details again in July.

Durant place the rumor to mattress in a fierce rebuke later Monday.

"I know most folks will feel unnamed sources more than me but if it’s everyone out there that’ll pay attention, I do not prepare on retiring at any time before long. S--- is comical at this stage," he tweeted.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant is demonstrated throughout the initial half of an NBA basketball activity in opposition to the Indiana Pacers at the Barclays Heart, Sunday, Apr. 10, 2022, in New York.  (WHD Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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The two sides have apparently arrive to a boiling place in excess of the very last week with the Nets superstar reportedly giving the entrance workplace an ultimatum – both trade Durant or fireplace typical supervisor Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash.

Brooklyn’s workforce owner Joe Tsai expressed support in the entrance office and coaching team in his personal tweet past week.

"Our front place of work and coaching staff members have my guidance. We will make choices in the most effective curiosity of the Brooklyn Nets," Tsai stated.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, #7, reacts throughout the fourth quarter of sport 4 of the to start with round of the 2022 NBA playoffs towards the Boston Celtics at Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, New York April 25, 2022. (Brad Penner-United states Now Sports)

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It is unclear at this place whether or not Durant, who has 3 decades remaining on his latest offer, will be traded at all.