Apr 21, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) signals his team against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter during game one of the three round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant responds to Patrick Beverley regarding criticism of summer drama

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/23/22

As is typically the case, Kevin Durant took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon following his supposed reconciliation with the Brooklyn Nets. One of the more notable interactions came between Durant and veteran guard Patrick Beverley.

It’s not good business. These owners can’t wait until new deal comes. All we doing is hurting the future. Good day. Blessing Gang
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) August 23, 2022

#BLAMEKD https://t.co/BiRhf4nFyr
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 23, 2022

Damn gang who said I was talking about u. I’m speaking of how it was done. Both sides need keep that private. But noted https://t.co/5T9ITP2Ka2
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) August 23, 2022

Durant and Beverley have a history between them. During Game 1 of the opening round of the 2019 Western Conference playoffs, both players were ejected in the waning minutes of the contest.

Durant will turn 34 in September and has four years left on his current contract. Beverley was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz this summer as a part of the massive blockbuster that saw three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert land in Minnesota.

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