There has been no traction on any Kevin Durant trade now more than two-and-a-half weeks removed from his June 30 request for the Nets to deal him to one of his preferred destinations.
The latest updates from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski don’t provide much new information: The Nets want the kitchen sink, the stove and oven, the refrigerator, the island and the floorboards in any deal for the two-time NBA Finals MVP, and most teams have been unwilling to meet Brooklyn’s asking price because doing so could very well remove them from championship contention after acquiring Durant in a trade.
Which means the Nets and Durant could be in stalemate territory: It’s unclear if Durant would consider rescinding his trade request and returning to Brooklyn amicably. If he is firm in his request out of Brooklyn, this situation could drag into September training camp. Remember: The Rockets infamously dragged James Harden’s trade request into the regular season before Harden made things awkward in media availabilities. Houston eventually conceded and traded Harden to Brooklyn.
