Why Brooklyn Nets fans shouldn't panic ahead of next season

Kyrie Irving's refusal to get vaccinated, combined with James Harden's frustration with the team he forced a trade to just a year ago, which ultimately led to him being dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers, served as quick catalysts to turn a once-promising season into one that will forever live in infamy.

Several people within the Nets' organization also expect Irving to remain and a healthy Ben Simmons to join the team next season, according to NetsDaily.

In talking to people on the inside, I hear a lot of optimism that the Big 3 will be intact come October. And healthy. FWIW.

Imagine Ben Simmons in attack mode with KD, Kyrie, Seth Curry, and Patty Mills spreading the floor