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The Kevin Durant situation could be moving into training camp

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2 years ago

July 5, 2022

Joshua

The Kevin Durant situation could be moving into training camp

This situation could be dragged into training camp as the Nets aren’t willing to take any offer just out there. Brooklyn also wants time to think this out and try to rebuild their relationship (in a way) with Durant; pretty much convincing him to stay with the franchise.

Per Brain Lewis of the New York Post, the quest to trade for Durant could be extended if Brooklyn doesn’t like their options. Despite many teams having good packages to give and ready to trade for Durant, the Nets are not bitting yet.

Toronto is ready to come in with the greatest trade package out of the Suns and everyone else that could offer the Nets something for Durant. But, there is a hesitancy. That would be what? Scottie Barnes. Yep, Barnes. They are not fully in on the idea of giving up their future for a potential run for the championship.

In short, offers are coming through but none of them are tickling the fancy of Brooklyn. With that being said, be patient as this situation could be over today, in a week, or during training camp. We will find out soon enough as more teams are intensifying these offers to persuade the Nets to give in.

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Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal Returning To Suns This Tuesday

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3 weeks ago

November 26, 2024

Joshua

Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal Returning To Suns This Tuesday

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will return to the court Tuesday night. Tuesday’s game is an NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Both players have completed multiple days of full practice to be cleared for a return. Durant has been out since November 8th, and Beal has been out since November 12th.

Durant, 36, and Beal, 31, return from calf injuries. Durant has dealt with this type of injury since the summer leading up to the Olympics. Beal has dealt with varying injuries since last season.

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Kevin Durant Will Not Sign Extension Until 2025

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2 months ago

October 18, 2024

Joshua

Kevin Durant Will Not Sign Extension Until 2025

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant will not come together to finalize an extension before Monday’s deadline.

If Durant were to sign before the deadline, it would be only for a year. However, if he waits until 2025, he can sign an extension of up to two years.

For the record, Durant has two seasons left on his current contract. The 36-year-old will make $51.1 million this season and $54.7 million the following season. In 2026-27, if no extension is signed, he will be an unrestricted free agent.

Per Shams, both Phoenix and Durant prefer the superstar to sign the two-year extension worth $124 million.

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Josh Bartelstein Says Suns Have ‘Good Relationship’ With Kevin Durant

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5 months ago

August 3, 2024

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Josh Bartelstein Says Suns Have 'Good Relationship' With Kevin Durant

The Phoenix Suns CEO, Josh Bartelstein, was asked about their relationship with Kevin Durant and whether the fans could expect an extension to be signed. As things go, the answers he provided should encourage Suns fans.

For context, Durant can sign a one-year, $59.7 million extension before October 21st. He became eligible to sign it on July 12th.

The 35-year-old veteran’s current contract (four years, $194 million) expires in 2025-26. If he were to sign the extension, then it would take him through 2026-27.

Here is what Bartelstein said regarding the questions:

“The most important thing is Kevin loves being here, and we love having Kevin here,” Bartelstein said in an interview with The Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin.

“He’s focused on the Olympics, but we’re always having dialogue. The relationship is what matters the most. The relationship is in a great spot. I talk to (Durant’s agent) Rich Kleiman, who works with Kevin, all the time. Conversations are great not just on extension stuff, but on all things that have been going on.”