Kevin Durant broke his silence with a cryptic message on Twitter on Saturday, days after reports suggested the NBA star had requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. “Those who were locked in that gym with me know what it is, know what I am,” Durant wrote. “If you haven’t been with me, ask around.” Durant became the the focus of NBA free agency attention on Thursday when he reportedly requested a trade from the Nets less than a year after signing a contract extension with the team. Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant, right, shoots over New York Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson during a game at Barclays Center on March 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) KEVIN DURANT TRADE RUMORS: SUNS, HEAT MENTIONED AS DESTINATIONS, LAKER ALSO ‘SUCCESSFUL’ The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat are at the top of Durant’s preferred destinations. The message revealed little about the rumors, prompting Sports Illustrated reporter Robin Lundberg to press further. “What do you want answered?” Durant replied. Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving, right, and Kevin Durant celebrate after a basket during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on April 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “Do you really want a trade from the Nets? If so, why? It was Kyrie [Irving] a dealbreaker for you? If you want to trade, do you wait to choose your destination?’ Lundberg asked. But Durant wasn’t taking the bait. “Keep dreaming Robin lmao,” Durant replied. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dean Wade during a game Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Durant signed with the Nets in 2019 but he made his debut with the team the following season. He played in only 90 games for the team, averaging 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Paulina Dedaj is a Digital Reporter for Fox News and Fox Business. Follow Paulina Dedaj on Twitter at @PaulinaDedaj. If you have a tip, you can email Paulina at [email protected]
