"This is an insulting offer WITH JJJ and Bane", "it makes sense he should b interested if he can put his ego aside" - Fans roast Memphis Grizzlies for their weak Kevin Durant package offered to Nets
The Kevin Durant saga in Brooklyn continues, as no team seemingly has the assets to acquire the superstar.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies have emerged as a candidate to acquire the 12-time All-Star. They are reportedly offering five first-round picks and a package around several young players, but the Nets aren't expected to accept. Charania has reported that the Grizzlies aren't going to add Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane to the offer.
Fans reacted to the news on social media, accusing Durant of joining yet another established team and form another superteam. Most fans believe if this trade goes through, the Grizzlies would be formidable in the West.
Understandably, his former team and reigning champions Golden State Warriors were immediately brought up, and Grizzlies fans were salivating at the prospect of beating them with Durant's services.
Here are some reactions on Twitter:
@BleacherReport @ShamsCharania Me thinking about KD and Ja Morant playing together: https://t.co/dhVdz5bwTA
@pres_brandon @broncm1 @ShamsCharania @TheAthletic Wow, grizz only team that actually trashy talks nets and back it up, so it makes sense he should b interested if he can put his ego aside
@BleacherReport @ShamsCharania Imagine Christmas game of Memphis vs gsw with durant involved. Shit would be so damn hype 🔥🔥🔥
@BleacherReport @ShamsCharania New day new KD trade bs https://t.co/yhzhs7L7lx
@ShamsCharania Amazing storyline if KD went to grizzlies and beat the watriors
@ShamsCharania @memgrizz make it happen don’t ruin the core tho https://t.co/iUafoTJNeS
Many fans were quick to point out that the reported trade makes no sense. They accused the Grizzlies front office of being ignorant for including someone like Bane or Jackson Jr. in the trade for a superstar like Durant. Many said that the trade will never happen because the Nets will not accept such an offer.
Here's what fans said on Twitter:
@TheNBACentral Grizzlies ready to make their offer for Kevin Durant https://t.co/bAdA7X3Vja
@CMilholenSB @ShamsCharania This is an insulting offer WITH JJJ and Bane.
@TheNBACentral imagine not getting KEVIN DURANT just cuz u dont wanna trade jaren jackson jr or desmond bane😭😭😭
@TheNBACentral Who gonna trade then? Steven adams and Dillon brooks? 💀💀💀💀
@TheNBACentral They aren’t being serious enough for Brooklyn to be honest. They would absolutely need to send both guys along with at least 3 picks. This is Kevin Freaking Durant
@ScubaStevee1738 @ShamsCharania @TheAthletic Lmao yea that’s not happening.
@livinindapaint @ShamsCharania @TheAthletic im giving up bane and whoever else except JJ & Ja for KD
@ShamsCharania not willing to give up Bane for KD is wild
@ShamsCharania KD on the Grizzlies would be cool but clearly this potential package won’t cut it.
@CMilholenSB @ShamsCharania This is an insulting offer WITH JJJ and Bane.
@ShamsCharania So the Celtics not only have to include Jaylen Brown who’s head and shoulders above these players but also smart and more, but the grizzlies don’t even have to offer good but not great players?
@ShamsCharania Then they not getting kd lmaoooo
@BleacherReport @ShamsCharania Nets don’t care about first rounders. They want players. Who’s the best player the grizzlies can give other than Bane?
@BleacherReport @ShamsCharania Nets literally want “win now” players
@ShamsCharania Hold up. The Celtics have to put JB in a deal and they won’t part with Desmond bane ??? Sometimes these reports make zero sense.
@ShamsCharania Idk how u want to keep JJJ. I’m trading him for KD in a heartbeat
@ShamsCharania Like imagine not being willing to deal Jaren Jackson in order to get KD. That is hilarious. Jackson is the most overrated player in the league and living off his draft position. He is just a dude
However, there were a few Memphis fans who don't want Kevin Durant in their franchise.
They love what their franchise has built and don't want them to mess with the existing set-up that got them 56 wins last season. They would need to trade their entire future and young core to obtain Durant, which would ruin their chances of competing for years. They're a young upcoming team and could compete for several seasons, while Durant is 34.
@BleacherReport @ShamsCharania don’t you dare do it memphis i love kd but don’t
@TheAthletic @ShamsCharania everything that made them the grizzlies of last year will be gone if the get kd. they already lost melton (their hottest bench scorer) coz they couldn’t pay him enough
What can Memphis Grizzlies give up for Kevin Durant?
As per The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Grizzlies aren't willing to part ways with JJJ or Desmond Bane, which puts a huge question on the Kevin Durant trade.
The Nets aren't going to accept anything less than a lavish package, and if JJJ and Bane aren't part of the offer, there won't be much left on the roster. If they rejected Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, anything less than Jackson Jr. is not going to satisfy the Nets.
As per Charania, the Grizzlies are hoping that their five first-rounders would entice Joe Tsai and the Nets. They have four unprotected selections of their own and one protected, via the Golden State Warriors in 2024. Additionally, they expect a plethora of young players like Ziaire Williams, Brandon Clarke, Kennedy Chandler and David Roddy to form a decent package.
easy money
One thing is for sure: the franchise superstar Ja Morant seems fine with getting Kevin Durant on board. He had tweeted 'easy money' after Durant's trade request was announced.