Edited sentence: In response to LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement, Marks said, “We’ll look at every alternative and everybody out there.It’s about us being flexible.Marks is a top candidate for the 2021 NBA Executive of the Year Award.Obviously losing a player like LaMarcus is without a doubt a blow to us.On 7 July 2019, Marks traded away Russell, Treveon Graham, and Shabazz Napier to the Golden State Warriors for Kevin Durant and a 2020 first-round draft pick (top-20 protected).Steve Nash gives all the credit to Sean Marks for changing the trajectory of the Nets and transforming them into a title contender.This set the stage for a superteam with Irving/Durant/Harden, and an impressive supporting cast including Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, DeAndre Jordan, Tyler Johnson, Blake Griffin, LaMarcus Aldridge, Joe Harris,  Nic Claxton, Landry Shamet, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, and Alize Johnson.” On 23 April 2021, the Nets signed free agent guard Mike James to a 10-day contract