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Even earlier than Kevin Durant made a commerce request, the considered cashing out on him in a deal and moving into a unique route should’ve crossed the minds of the Nets entrance workplace. Now because of the Rudy Gobert commerce, the Nets need to be excited on some degree in regards to the return they might get for Durant. A number of reporters are already hyping out the eventual deal to be the mom of all trades.
The Jazz extracted the utmost of 4 first-round picks (three unprotected and one Prime 5 protected) {that a} workforce may transfer per the Stepien rule, in addition to two current first-round picks and a number of other strong veterans. Is it potential the Nets get greater than that? Perhaps not, particularly since Durant is sort of 34 years previous and has had sturdiness points these previous three seasons. However the Gobert return ought to a minimum of symbolize the ground of what the Nets will get for Durant.
As we discussed last week, Durant’s preferences don’t take advantage of optimum affords versus groups just like the New York Knicks or New Orleans Pelicans. For instance, the Suns may supply as much as 4 first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027, and 2029 just like the Jazz, however there’s a very good likelihood these picks won’t be so helpful in the event that they’re getting Durant. However the place that supply lacks doubtlessly high quality picks, it may make up for that with nice gamers like Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, and Cameron Johnson.
