Kevin Durant Reportedly Hasn't Spoken to Nets' Front Office Since Playoff Sweep

According to the New York Daily News, Kevin Durant hasn't spoken with the Nets' front office since they were swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

It comes against the backdrop of Irving potentially hitting free agency. Irving can opt out of his contract this summer.

The last game the Nets played was on April 25. Brooklyn was swept by the Boston Celtics after a disappointing outcome.

A star player going a month without speaking with team officials doesn't seem like a cause for concern.

In the case of the Nets, Sean Marks will want some input from KD before making a final decision.

The team is unwilling to give Irving a long-term extension because of his injury history and decision not to get vaccine against COVID-19. It could have consequences for the franchise if Irving leaves for greener pastures.

"In layman’s terms, if Irving leaves the Nets, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Durant becomes frustrated with the organization’s ability to put championship pieces around him. They failed to do so at the beginning of last season, with none of their top offseason acquisitions — James Johnson, DeAndre' Bembry or Jevon Carter — finishing the year in Brooklyn."

Signing a package deal was one of the reasons for this.

Irving has battled injuries throughout his career and has grown unhappy at his two previous stops. From the moment Irving signed, the outcome was predictable.

A four-year, $194.2 million extension that begins with the 2022-23 season might not provide much in the way of security.

It stands to reason that the 12-time All-Star might question his future if the Nets fail to resolve the Irving situation.