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Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons, left, sits with forward Kevin Durant, right, on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

It’s personal: Nets, 76ers meet after Simmons-Harden swap

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Bucks own title, but Nets are still trendy East pick

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

United States' Kevin Durant (7) celebrates after their win in the men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Golden, again: U.S. beats France 87-82 for Tokyo title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) shoots over Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (8) and guard James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**

NBA playoffs deliver despite small-market teams, missing stars

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant drives against Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nets rally to beat Nuggets 125-119, snap 4-game skid

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Brooklyn Nets' Blake Griffin during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo scores 49 points as Bucks beat Nets 117-114

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Durant back for Nets after 3-game absence with thigh injury

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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Nets’ Durant ruled out for Tuesday with thigh contusion

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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Kevin Durant leaves Nets’ game in Miami with thigh injury

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) high-fives teammates Joe Harris (12) and Nicolas Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Durant’s perfect return fuels Nets’ 139-111 rout of Pelicans

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant works out before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Durant returns to Nets after 23-game absence

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Brooklyn Nets' James Harden looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Monday, April 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Harden out as Durant gets set to return to Nets

Associated Press

Durant apologizes for profane private messages to Rapaport

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green, left, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Harden has 25 points, 17 assists, Nets beat Blazers 116-112

By BY ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Irving scores 40, Nets beat Celtics 121-109

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots around Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Offense winning in NBA, Nets want to prove it in playoffs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' James Harden, left, and San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills chase the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 1, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Harden’s triple-double helps Nets escape in OT against Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets DeAndre Jordan, left, Kevin Durant, center, and Kyrie Irving watch their teammates play the Sacramento King during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Durant did not play due to an injury. The Nets won 136-125. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Durant out until after break, Sabonis gets All-Star spot

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, left, dribbles around Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Harden, Harris lead streaking Nets past Lakers, 109-98

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Durant leads Brooklyn past Warriors in Golden State reunion

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press