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Brooklyn Nets' Rise and Fall: From Superstars to Seventh

7/25/2025

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The Brooklyn Nets, powered by superstars James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, soared to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference during the 2020-21 NBA season, only to falter in the semifinals. Harden's shocking trade request in February 2022 sent ripples through the team, leading to a disappointing seventh-place finish and a swift playoff exit the following season.

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Story summary

The Brooklyn Nets, powered by superstars James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, soared to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference during the 2020-21 NBA season, only to falter in the semifinals. Harden's shocking trade request in February 2022 sent ripples through the team, leading to a disappointing seventh-place finish and a swift playoff exit the following season.