Got some good news about that, Kevin Durant is likely to play again as early as 1st week of the March and the Nets will be much more stronger again as their injured superstar will come back again to dominate the court. Durant almost missed 20 games after he suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee.
LINK: Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant is expected to return to the floor next week, Nets coach Steve Nash said on Saturday

And for Ben Simmons, he is expected to make his debut soon wearing a Nets uniform in a match against the Sixers but it looks like he won't make it as he's now injured before his expected debut. Any thoughts about this? It looks like he's avoiding his scheduled debut date
LINK: Ben Simmons on a reconditioning process

Thanks for the heads up! Now, the Nets will be a threat again when KD comes back in the league and try to climb the higher spots to secure a place in the playoffs instead of playing more games in the play-in tournament. Plus I've read that New York will soon change their rules on the vaccine mandate, then this also means that Irving could play at home games.


Looks like it! I mean, he really looks he's trying to avoid the Philly after all those drama he did.

Ben Simmons will probably not be playing all that many meaningful minutes this year at all. Dude missed an entire season and didn't even practiced with the team so it is clear that he will not be in great match shape neither. Just forget about him this year, forget the Nets for this year as a whole, and you will see them be a little bit better next season.

It is clear that they are much worse after the trade, no idea why they even did that, Harden probably wanted out and they just had to get someone and Simmons was the only one available at that level, I would still get Porzingis which is basically the similar version with injuries and all but he would be a lot better for Nets and Dallas would be more than happy to make the deal.

Looks like the details in the Harden drama are beginning to emerge.  Sounds a lot like Harden didn't fit in with Kyrie and Durant, specifically Kyrie.  I guess this is what happens when you try to build a team based on talent instead of chemistry.

https://www.newspostalk.com/kyrie-irving-seemingly-throws-shade-at-james-harden-while-talking-of-the-new-look-nets-when-youre-playing-with-guys-that-are-coming-off-the-ball-being-very-selfless-it-just-makes-my-job-a-lot-e/


I'm also seeing that Philly fans are mocking Kyrie for only being able to play in away games.  The Nets vs Sixers matchup would be pretty awesome in the playoffs for the drama alone.  As far as who is the better team...  I think any team with Kevin Durant has a good chance at winning against anybody.  Adding Seth Curry and Ben Simmons to me feels like a massive upgrade from James Harden.  Especially with the new rule changes eliminating Harden's drive and sending his fg% into the toilet.  It seems the Nets roster just keeps getting stronger and stronger.  Now to see if they can get healthy and learn to play together.

That was a funny statement coming from Kyrie. He's basically saying  the Nets doesn't need two ball hogs. I'm not even sure if he has the right to say the word "very selfless". I'm just hoping he doesn't throw shade to his new teammates specifically the emotional Simmons hehe.

James Harden is a player that can definitely improve the efficiency of a team along with his superb passing skills and court-vision. During his time with Houston, he has proven countless of times where he can always dish a tandem of 1-2 along with his center Capella. He somehow reminds me of this era where there was a PG+CENTER duo (i.e. stockton + malone, kobe + shaq, etc.).

Now that Harden has an center that is arguably the best one in the league right now, it is nothing but obvious that he will fit Philly's team chemistry and composition which will make them a contender for this year's playoffs.

I agree with this. These 2 are good role players. Ben Simmons also knows where he should focus and not always act as the main man during his Sixers days. Playing with Durant, he will surely know how to adjust and let Durant do the scoring while he provided a good backup.

Seth Curry on the other hand is a good front-court runner. He's also improved this season. If no Kyrie Irving, he can cover his absence. Andre Drummond too is now getting back in his usual shape. A good defensive player which he didn't show mostly during his Lakers days due to lack of playing time.

Harden is making his stats back on top, with this another triple-double just simply showing that he loves to play with the Sixers.

I heard that interview he originally wants to move to Philly before but it didn't materialize and now that he
finally here, he's bringing his presence be felt by the team..

Looks like he and Embiid are doing great. The chemistry is binding good. We will see if they will continue like this, the chance
of moving to the finals is closer. Just my own opinion..

Nets needs the leadership of KD and with the new players who can work with him, the chance of winning games might take place.

and yes, Nash needs to control KD's presence inside the court this kind of injury is something that will imitate him.

Let see if how Net will perform once KD's back and maybe look forward with Simmons if how he can contribute..

Base on the 2 games and 2 wins for the Sixers with Harden playing, I think they absolutely won the trade. Though we have seen Simons playing for the Nets, but we all know what Simons can do and what's his limitations.
The Sixers are now a serious threat from the East. The Bucks may not repeat this year nor enter the Finals either. Bulls, Sixers, and a healthy Nets team can beat the defending champs.