Q: Ira, when does the Heat recognize that they don’t have enough of Kevin Durant. We don’t have anyone as good as Jaylen Brown to give. – Leader.
A: First of all, it’s all speculation at the moment when it comes to the names that are being offered or not. And yet, it’s a matter of the overall package. But, yeah, I’m not sure any of the remaining permutations for Kevin Durant (especially now that the sans Deandre Ayton can’t offer) come close to centerpiece like Jaylen Brown. The question becomes, does this kind of leak happen to Toronto any more (Scotty Barnes?) when there is no time limit. The Nets don’t need Durant to move. And even if the situation is uncomfortable, nothing needs to be done before the camp which starts from the last week of September. So why not stir it up as July turns into August? And the NBA has the perfect means to do that: Just put it in front of the Woz and Shams and let them take it from there. This is part of the all-too-familiar orchestration of the NBA rumor market.
Q: Call the nets hoax. Kevin Durant wants out. They will take what we offer. End. – Smiley.
A: If the offer is not Tyler Harrow, Duncan Robinson, Pay Filler and the like. The Nets can’t accept that offer, even if it means dealing with a particularly tenacious Kevin Durant during training camp. If the Nets can get and choose another Celtics rotation component Jaylen Brown, that’s a pretty good place to start.
Q: Kevin Durant has no interest in playing in Boston. Miami should just hold its cards and wait. – Diamond.
A: I know Boston was not on Kevin Durant’s initial wish list this time, but he met the Celtics before signing with Golden State. And you might be talking about the opportunity to play alongside Jason Tatum. Durant-Tatum clash with Stephen Curry-Kell Thompson, LeBron James-Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid-James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jew Holiday, Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray, Karl-Anthony Towns-Rudy Gobert, Kawhi Leonard-Paul George and Devin Will give Booker-Chris Paul when it comes to the NBA tandem. Plus, Durant has four years left in his deal, so it’s not like the destination is completely under his control.
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