Kevin Durant Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Kevin Durant.
Western Notes: Lee, Durant, Jazz
2015/03/western-notes-durant-jazz.htmlNo one believes that Thunder GM Sam Presti would ever trade Kevin Durant, a league executive told Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders.
Western Notes: Durant, West, Hunt
2015/03/western-notes-durant.htmlESPN's Tom Penn, a former NBA executive, in an appearance on ESPN's "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" said that with how well Russell Westbrook is playing, the Thunder could consider trading Kevin Durant, who is set to hit free agency in 2016. … "I think this burst from Westbrook makes it much more likely that Durant ultimately gets traded next year," Penn said.
And-Ones: NBPA, Smith, Orton
2015/03/nbpa-smith-orton.htmlThunder GM Sam Presti said it was ludicrous to think that the team would consider trading Kevin Durant, Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman tweets. … It was posited earlier by ESPN’s Tom Penn that OKC would likely trade Durant next season rather than risk losing him in free agency for nothing.
Western Notes: Blazers, Rondo, Thunder
2015/02/western-blazers-thunder.htmlThe trades that Thunder GM Sam Presti made this season will help the team not only in 2014/15, but in the summer of 2016 when Kevin Durant becomes a free agent, Shaun Powell of NBA.com writes. … The depth that Presti has added should make the team more competitive, which will in turn make the franchise harder to walk away from for Durant, Powell opines.
And-Ones: Durant, Heat, Celtics, Hawks
2015/02/durant-celtics-hawks.htmlThe Thunder announced via press release that Kevin Durant underwent a procedure on his right foot to help alleviate the soreness he has been experiencing.
Northwest Notes: Kanter, Durant, Afflalo
2015/02/northwest-durant-afflalo.htmlKevin Durant said he feels no resentment toward the Thunder for the James Harden trade and added that it will have no bearing on his free agency in 2016, as he told reporters, including Darnell Mayberry and Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman. … Durant also said that he loves having Reggie Jackson as a teammate, which counters an earlier report.
Northwest Notes: Aldridge, Thunder, Lopez
2015/02/northwest-aldridge-thunder.htmlKevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka and Steven Adams are off-limits for the Thunder, but the team is open to trading everyone else for the right offer, tweets Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders.
And-Ones: Duncan, Popovich, Collison, Grizzlies
2015/02/popovich-collison-grizzlies.htmlThe length of the deal for the Mike Higgins client, which runs one season past the expiration of Kevin Durant's contract, makes it clear that the extension is in part an enticement for Durant, who likes Collison, to stay, Young believes.
Mannix’s Latest: Allen, Lopez, Nuggets, Thunder
2015/01/mannixs-nuggets-thunder.htmlSeveral executives from around the NBA believe it's conceivable that a five-year max deal for Kevin Durant will be worth some $200MM when he hits free agency in 2016, according to Mannix. … Durant will be eligible for a max worth about 35% of the salary cap as a 10-year veteran that summer.
Kevin Durant Interested In Knicks
2015/01/durant-interested-knicks.html8:38am: Kevin Durant can envision signing with the Knicks when he hits free agency in 2016, a person close to Kevin Durant tells Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, citing his affection for Carmelo Anthony. … 12:37pm: An NBA GM cautioned that the Knicks have the same chance at Durant as the Thunder and other contenders, naming the Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and Nets, as the GM said to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv.
Atlantic Notes: Cunningham, Galloway, Knicks
2015/01/atlantic-cunningham-galloway.htmlThere are two reasons why Kevin Durant isn't likely to join the Knicks when he hits free agency in 2016, Fred Kerber of The New York Post writes. … Kerber cites Durant's lack of desire for the spotlight that comes along with playing in a major market like New York and the Thunder's exclusive ability to offer a fifth contract year as impediments to Durant donning a Knicks jersey via free agency.
Eastern Notes: Kobe, Wizards, Durant, Lopez
2015/01/eastern-wizards-durant.htmlIt's a long shot but more than a pipe dream that the Wizards would land Kevin Durant when he hits free agency in 2016, as TNT's David Aldridge writes in his Morning Tip column for NBA.com. … income tax loophole would allow Durant to save more than $700K per year in tax payments if he played for the Wizards instead of the Thunder, as Aldridge explains.
And-Ones: Durant, Heat, Raptors, Bynum, Heslip
2015/01/durant-raptors-heslip.htmlThe Wizards seem like prime contenders for Washington native Kevin Durant when he hits free agency in 2016, but the thought of a homecoming isn't on the reigning MVP's mind, at least yet, as he told reporters, including Royce Young of ESPN.com. … "I've never thought about it, to be honest," Durant said.
Southeast Notes: Durant, Marble, Wizards
2015/01/southeast-marble-wizards.htmlThere has been much speculation already about Kevin Durant returning home to play for the Wizards when he becomes a free agent in 2016. … area, said he spoke with Durant recently about the possibility of the Slim Reaper eventually donning a Wizards uniform, Ben Standig of CSNWashington.com reports.
Pacific Notes: Durant, Rondo, Jackson
2014/12/pacific-durant-jackson.htmlKevin Durant has openly praised Kobe Bryant and said that he would love to play alongside the Black Mamba. … While Bryant has stated that he has not begun recruiting Durant, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2016, Bryant didn't rule out trying to lure the Slim Reaper to the Lakers, Baxter Holmes of ESPNLosAngeles.com writes.
Western Notes: Crawford, Moreland, Brewer
2014/12/western-crawford-moreland.htmlKevin Durant refuted the notion that players around the league don't want to play with Kobe Bryant, Sam Amick of USA Today writes. … When asked if this perception is why the Lakers have been unable to make a splash in in free agency lately, Durant said, "Excuse my language, but that's [expletive].
Durant, ‘Melo, Love Spoke Of Playing Together
2014/12/durant-playing-together.htmlKevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love have discussed the idea of one day playing together, whether it be in the NBA or on Team USA, Love tells Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPNNewYork.com. … Durant has given no clear signal of what he intends to do when his contract with the Thunder runs out in 2016, but it would be a "long shot, likely even a pipe dream" for the Knicks to land a superstar of Durant's caliber to play alongside Anthony, Youngmisuk writes.
Northwest Notes: Wolves, Durant, Thunder
2014/11/northwest-durant-thunder.htmlSimilar to how many believed that the odds of LeBron James leaving the Heat as a free agent last summer would increase if Miami fell to the Spurs in the NBA Finals, the widely-held belief around the league now is that the odds of Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City will spike if he doesn’t win a title [or two] in the next two seasons, notes Amick. … With the Nuggets seemingly on the upswing, the Wolves have become the team most likely to shake things up through multiple trades this season, Kevin Pelton of ESPN.com (Insider subscription required) writes.
And-Ones: Thunder, Durant, Butler
2014/11/thunder-durant-butler.htmlThere's been no shortage of Kevin Durant news today, as the Thunder superstar is making the media rounds to promote the premiere of his HBO special. … On ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike (via the Oklahoman), Durant was asked if the decision of LeBron James to return to Cleveland might impact the possibility that he could sign with the Wizards.
Western Notes: Durant, Rockets, Thompson
2014/11/western-rockets-thompson.htmlThe message in HBO's "Kevin Durant: The Offseason" documentary shows the Roc Nation Sports agency's heavy hand in Durant's affairs and paints the reigning MVP as a player who's eager to win, even if it means leaving the Thunder in 2016, as Ben Golliver of SI.com opines. … Even though Durant says as the film's credits roll that he has "no doubts" about the Thunder's ability to win a championship eventually, the film makes it clear he's ready to seek a title elsewhere if any such doubts creep in.
Northwest Notes: Thunder, Jackson, Jazz, Ingles
2014/11/northwest-thunder-jackson.htmlThose figures would still be quite a leap from next season's projected $66.5MM cap, and they'd set up lots of teams with flexibility for the summer of 2016, when Kevin Durant is poised to hit free agency. … Some teams are optimistic that Durant will consider a wide array of suitors, while others have heard that he's already down to the Thunder and the Wizards, according to Lowe.
And-Ones: Roberts, Spurs, Vucevic, Rubio
2014/10/roberts-spurs-vucevic.htmlThat increase, of course, could coincide with the free agency of superstar Kevin Durant.
Western Notes: Thompson, Blazers, Barron
2014/10/western-thompson-blazers.htmlKevin Durant's injury that will sideline him for at least six to eight weeks is part of a rash of preseason injuries suffered by players this year. … In an Insider article, Tom Haberstroh of ESPN.com examines the science behind Durant's injury, if it was preventable, and what future issues the "Slim Reaper" and the Thunder might have to deal with.
Western Notes: Mavs, Warriors, Thunder
2014/10/western-warriors-thunder.htmlReggie Jackson is the biggest "winner" from Kevin Durant's injury, writes Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman. … Jackson, who the Thunder have until October 31st to offer an extension, will have an opportunity to showcase himself on the offensive end in Durant's absence.
And-Ones: Durant, Mullens, Varejao
2014/10/durant-mullens-varejao.htmlThunder star Kevin Durant has a fracture in his right foot, the team announced in a press release. … The injury typically requires surgery and Durant is expected to miss a minimum of six to eight weeks before he can resume basketball activities.