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The Brooklyn Nets reportedly traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. Michael Reaves/Getty Images hide caption

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Fans are in disbelief over Kevin Durant's departure from the Brooklyn Nets

February 9, 2023 • Fans, fellow NBA athletes and the mayor of Phoenix all took to social media to voice their reactions. "That is insane," one fan, Joe Brooks, told NPR. "I can't believe that they actually did it."

The Brooklyn Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, AP source says

The Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (right) looks to drive against the Chicago Bulls' Coby White during a Jan. 4 game in Chicago. Paul Beaty/AP hide caption

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The Brooklyn Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, AP source says

February 9, 2023 • The Suns will send Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation to the Nets for Durant, a 13-time All-Star who averages nearly 30 points per game.

The Nets trade Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks, reports say

Kyrie Irving is reportedly leaving the Brooklyn Nets after four seasons with the team. Sarah Stier/Getty Images hide caption

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The Nets trade Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks, reports say

February 5, 2023 • Irving's stint with the Brooklyn Nets is ending after multiple controversies, including a suspension over an antisemitic social media post and missing games because of his refusal to be vaccinated.