That was a one-off circumstance that has some shady aspects to it.
That’s not exactly how it works either.
So what’s the starting point for KDaccording to the Suns?
Durant is due to make $54.7 million in the final year of his deal next season.
OK, so 3 1st round picks and a young player?
But for now, let’s take this as the price.
Which teams can even satisfy that request?
Remember, this team also needs to be able to get close to KD’s $54M salary.
The point is they have a combination that in theory could work.
Given the $54M salary of KD, it probably has to include someone like Brandon Clarke.
In terms of a young piece, Jaylen Wells looks awesome, GG Jackson is solid etc.
Where things get a little dicey is the money aspect.
Nobody in OKC makes any big money outside of SGA/Hartenstein.
You pair say, Lu Dort and Isaiah Joe, and that’s only $29M.
What we can say is that nothing in the offseason is going to happen until KD is ultimately traded.
That’s the big domino that will hold the league hostage until it happens.
Something tells me these upcoming playoffs are going to help shape his market, especially for teams like HOU/MEM/OKC.
