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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell reacted to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne’s report that New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan and the team were “not prepared” to offer unrestricted free agent Kevin Durant a max contract due to concerns of the two-time Finals MVP’s Achilles injury recovery. Wow — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 30, 2019 The Jazz […]

The Golden State Warriors might not end up empty-handed even after Kevin Durant’s departure, as it is possible for them to negotiate a sign-and-trade so they can get something in return from the Brooklyn Nets. There's a possibility Kevin Durant will engage in a sign-and-trade swap with Golden State and Brooklyn, league sources tell Yahoo […]

According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the New York Knicks and owner James Dolan did not offer a full max contract to Kevin Durant due to concerns with his Achilles tear in the NBA Finals. The Knicks and owner Jim Dolan were not prepared to offer Kevin Durant a full max contract due to concerns over […]

Before his decision to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors free agent Kevin Durant told general manager Bob Myers his decision in person, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. It was reported that Myers, along with star point guard Stephen Curry, arrived in New York over the weekend to meet with Durant. However, this meeting […]

Kevin Durant did not take long to announce where he will play the next chapter of his career. Immediately at the start of free agency, Durant took to Instagram on his company account, The Boardroom, to share that he has agreed to sign with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year max contract. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWZV18lRxx/ Needless to […]

The Utah Jazz have made big moves this offseason, adding Mike Conley to their back-court alongside star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. Unfortunately, the Jazz did not make moves big enough to overshadow the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn will be signing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan. It didn’t take long for Mitchell to take to […]

Kevin Durant is planning to sign a four-year, $164 million max contract with the Brooklyn Nets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It speaks of Durant’s standing on the league’s individual hierarchy that he was able to secure the longest and most lucrative contract possible in free agency despite rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 5 of […]

Kevin Durant will announce his free-agent decision on Sunday, and it could be bad news for Warriors, Clippers, and Knicks fans. “An undeniable vibe of confidence” is coming from the Brooklyn Nets, The New York Times’ Marc Stein tweeted: An undeniable vibe of confidence is emanating from Brooklyn as we speak: The Nets sure seem […]

While Kevin Durant announces his free agency decision via his business venture The Boardroom’s Instagram account, the Brooklyn Nets plan on trotting out the idea of Durant teaming up with Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan, per The New York Times’ Marc Stein. Stein adds that Irving will be at Brooklyn’s practice facility at the dawn […]

The Golden State Warriors are still planning to offer injured superstar Kevin Durant a five-year max contract worth $221 million right when free agency opens: The Warriors will officially offer a five-year, $221 million max deal TO Kevin Durant at 6 PM ET tonight … and Golden State now knows it will get Durant's decision […]

Kevin Durant plans on announcing his decision Sunday night via the the Instagram account of his own sports business network, “The Boardroom,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports: Source: Kevin Durant will announce his free agent decision tonight on his company owned sports business network: https://t.co/ovJCDTOEMz — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 Durant, an unrestricted free […]

A Kevin Durant-New York Knicks marriage has always been the rumor throughout the entire 2018-19 season. But Durant’s Achilles injury has since diminished their stance as the favorites and other teams have emerged as strong contenders to land the two-time Finals MVP. New York, however, is not out of the race just yet. According to […]

The future of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is one of the hottest topics in basketball today. One narrative that has now come up pertains to how Durant is putting importance on how his decision this summer makes him look. According to Ian Begley of SNY, Durant does not want to seem like someone […]

Free agency madness is about to start in a few hours, and one of the biggest fish in this year’s market is free agent forward Kevin Durant. Durant has been linked to several teams – both of which include the two New York-based squads, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. In a report […]

For Kendrick Perkins, former teammate Kevin Durant’s injury won’t affect his free agency decision. He believes the former league MVP will leave the Golden State Warriors. Per Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Kendrick Perkins reflected a bit on Durant’s leg injury in the playoffs. To recall, he suffered a calf strain in Game 5 of […]

Former big man and close friend of Kevin Durant Kendrick Perkins wouldn’t be surprised if the Brooklyn Nets are at the top of KD’s free agency list. Durant will be meeting with the Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors in New York City once free agency starts on Sunday. Many […]

Free agency hasn’t even begun, and it’s already seen a fair share of league-changing surprises. Once free agency is officially ongoing on Sunday evening, though, none of the NBA’s 30 teams will be surprised at their spending capabilities leading up to 2019-20. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the salary cap for […]

Klay Thompson’s future, at least when it comes to putting pen to paper, remains unknown. Considering this latest development, it seems even more likely than ever that he’ll re-sign with the Golden State Warriors when free agency officially opens on Sunday evening. According to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic, Thompson will join in on the […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to offer Kevin Durant the full five-year, $221 million max to convince him to remain with the Warriors once free agency opens, and Stephen Curry is expected to join Bob Myers in meeting with Durant, according to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic. Myers and Curry will be meeting with […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ goals reportedly center upon forming a trio of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Irving is fully focused on a potential deal with the Nets and has reportedly been trying to get Durant to sign in Brooklyn. Jordan becomes an unrestricted free agent on […]

In spite of recent rumors that have suggested otherwise, the New York Knicks still think they can land Kevin Durant and believe they are a “major factor” in the race to sign him this summer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Stein also notes the recent report that the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest free agents that is set to hit the market this Sunday, and while most experts are still trying to predict where he’s going to end up next season, there are talks around the league that the two-time Finals MVP hasn’t made his decision yet. That means the four […]

After reportedly readying to offer All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson a five-year, $190 maximum contract, the Golden State Warriors have now set their eyes set on offering two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant a max deal too. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst confirmed the development of SportsCenter ( via Forbes’ Tommy Beer), noting that it is one of […]

Kevin Durant and his camp will reportedly engage with four teams — the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors — right upon the opening of free agency on June 30. Durant opted out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors to become a free agent […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers has reportedly been staying in contact with Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman since the season ended, according to Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Warriors can offer Durant a five-year, $221 million supermax contract this summer. KD is expected to miss the entire […]

Kevin Durant has reportedly talked to other free agents about joining him on the Brooklyn Nets, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Stephen A. Smith reported on Thursday that Durant and Kyrie Irving are “pretty much” set to join the Nets once free agency starts on June 30. Brooklyn has cap space to sign both […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to offer Kevin Durant a full five-year max deal worth $221 million. But should Durant turn it down, the franchise is willing to work with Durant and his manager Rich Kleiman on a potential sign-and-trade. It’s worth noting this is different from the previously proposed delayed sign-and-trade, which would […]

With the official start of free agency just days away, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is certainly one of the biggest names on the market. At this point, some believe the former back-to-back Finals MVP winner has essentially made his decision. However, former second overall pick Jay Williams says “everything is still on the […]

A Kevin Durant return to the Golden State Warriors is still in the cards in this coveted free-agency period. Though while many believed Durant would seek his way out of the Bay Area in hopes to not be second fiddle to homegrown star Stephen Curry, a recent report by Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report says […]

The cost of keeping Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson under max contracts as well as re-signing a trusty Kevon Looney would put the Golden State Warriors in uncharted waters. While they still have a shot to continue their dynasty, despite their injury-riddled end to their recent postseason, the Warriors could become the most expensive team […]

Despite the rumors swirling in the last month, the Brooklyn Nets are not the current favorites or frontrunners to sign Kevin Durant, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The New York Knicks still believe they still have a good chance of inking the free agent star. According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, Durant has […]

Kevin Durant will reportedly take free agent meetings in New York City if he decides to meet with prospective teams, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic. Durant is currently in New York City with his brother. Kevin Durant has not yet decided whether he will actually take meetings with prospective teams when free agency […]

According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors are in “scramble mode” to either re-sign Kevin Durant or not lose him for nothing in free agency. If Durant doesn’t re-sign with the Warriors, the expectation is the two-time Finals MVP will join either the New York Knicks or Brooklyn Nets. Windhorst says if […]

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly expressed some recent optimism that they can re-sign Kevin Durant this summer, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Warriors are the only team that can offer Durant a five-year, $221 million deal this offseason. KD is widely expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season while recovering from […]

Yahoo Sports insider Chris Haynes believes the New York Knicks have the “upper hand” on the Brooklyn Nets to sign Kevin Durant this summer. Durant is currently in New York with his brother. The Nets are widely expected to land All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving once free agency begins on June 30. Irving is said […]

Enes Kanter isn’t buying the initial noise from the New York Knicks potentially snatching Kevin Durant this offseason. The former Knickerbocker, who is also a former teammate of Durant as members of the Oklahoma City Thunder, told Colin Cowherd in The Herd that he envisions him going to the inter-borough rival Brooklyn Nets. Via SNY’s […]

With the official start of free agency just days away, the Dallas Mavericks have now emerged as a last-minute participant in the highly-anticipated Kevin Durant sweepstakes. According to Chris Mannix of SI, while the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are two of the frontrunners to sign Durant, the Mavs will also look to […]

Andre Iguodala is very optimistic when it comes to two weapons the Golden State Warriors are expected to miss in this upcoming 2019-20 season, as both players are dealing with significant injuries. “I feel positive vibes with them. That’s a given,” Iguodala told Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. “When we’re communicating, it’s […]

The NBA’s free agency period has not yet officially begun, yet teams are already positioning themselves in myriad ways to help land the star free agents they’ve been angling for months – or even years. One such team is the Los Angeles Clippers and their pursuit of the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant. In fact, […]