A few hours before the NBA Free Agent 2022 was launched, Kevin Durantasked Nets to trade in the off-season. Dropped a bomb.
Durant has a four-year contract with $ 194 million left, but after just two years and two playoffs, he's looking closely and in the future Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. I don't want to team up with. The question now facing the NBA is who can make the best offer for his talent. And who can close the deal first? Here are five plausible landing points for Kevin Durant.
Phoenix Suns
Sands is one of Durant's reportedly preferred trading destinations. A year after the NBA's Inal appearance, Phoenix had the opportunity to pair veteran superstars with Devin Booker. Sandscan consider packaging Deandre Aytonand Mikal Bridges for sending to Brooklyn. Their playstyles aren't exactly the same, but this move gives Nets the opportunity to build around Simmons and Eighton.
Miami Heat
The Heat is another team reportedly interested in Durant. Heat has consistently made deep playoff runs, and adding Durant to their roster allows them to land as a favorite to win everything. Miami has the potential to offer several future firsts in addition to the packages of Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson. Will they consider dealing with Jimmy Butler? According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, BAM Debayo cannot be included in Durant's transactions due to the specified rookie extension rules.
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Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers are a team under the radar that can target Durant. Portland needs to do something to please Damian Lillard, and pairing him with Durant would be a perfect gift. Lillard posted Durant's Photoshopin a Portland jerseylast weekend. Trading around the promising Anfernee Simons (restricted free agent), Shaedon Sharpe, and Pick packages could be the starting point.
New Orleans Pelican
Pelican? Yes, Pelicans can absolutely push Kevin Durant. He may have a taste, but the net will eventually pick the person they think will be the best offer. New Orleans can send you a package of Brandon Ingram, Jackson Hayes, and Durant's first round picks.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto has a lot of talent and choices to run for Durant. In addition to some of OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr., Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes, packages containing multiple firsts are potentially attractive. Such a deal could bring the Raptors back into the championship mix.
