Kyrie Irving's trade rumors have risen ahead of free agents, and Kevin Durant's future with Nets has been questioned.

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Kyrie Irving's name was mentioned in trade rumors on Thursday, and his time atBrooklyn Netscould end with the impending beginning of a free agent. there is.

Netsstar, who signed with the team before the start of the 2019-20 season, has $ 36.5 million player options to choose from to facilitate trading. 

He could choose to test the free agent in anticipation of his biggest contract, but he is not guaranteed to get the most money on the open market.

Brooklyn Nets drives Kyrie Irving (11) Before Guard Orlando Magic Guard R.J. First half of the game, Hampton (13)  (AP Photo / Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Irving is the team he wants ESPN reported that if he and Nets couldn't come up with an extension, they would be traded when considering sign-and-trade. 

Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly on the list.

Reportedly, Nets and Irving can only discuss the possibility that he will opt in to the final year of the current transaction, and free agents will not talk about new transactions until June 30th. you can't.

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During a match against the Boston Celtics on March 6, 2022 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving(via Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE Getty Images)

No matter what Irving and Nets decide to do, Kevin May affect the durant.

Irving and Durant arrived in Brooklyn together in 2019. And Durant was his greatest defender while the point guard was away from the team in 2021. AthleticShams Charania said in a stadium broadcast that Durant "is seriously considering his future options online" and "is monitoring the situation."

He added that there was "expectation" that Irving would soon "go to find a new home through opt-in deals."

Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks said last month that discussions on Irving's deal were ongoing, but he was uncommitted about the future of the point guard with the franchise.

Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving hit the basket React Later I played against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of the NBA Play-in Tournament in New York on April 12, 2022. (AP Photo / Seth Wenig)

"So you have to see what he does with his player options and more," Marks said. Told. .. "I think we know what we're looking for. We're here looking for someone who wants to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Play selflessly and Play team basketball and it will be available ... and it's not just for Killy but for everyone here "

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Irving showed interest By staying in Brooklyn.