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Yes, gotta say it's interesting. Completely the opposite to Kawhi's: "I'm pretty sure I'll be in a Spurs jersey for my whole life.."
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15...ng-free-agency
Durant told Broussard that it's difficult to imagine where he'll end up because he doesn't know much about potential suitors at this point.
So this right here tells me he's curious to see what's out there with other teams structures and plans and more than likely will take meetings with teams. Durant IMO will sign a +1 with whichever team he chooses this summer. Just like LeBron did when he left Miami for Cleveland..yes he'd still make less $$ but wouldn't lose as much if he signed a 4yr deal elsewhere.
I also find it interesting Durant truly never tried to shoot down the speculation on his Free Agency..he easily could've stated similar things to what Derozan said.. There is REAL curiosity in Durants head about what else is out there and that's not good for OKC. Someobe who's 100% all in and committed to their team just won't let it get to this point. Durant wants to be SOLD either by OKC and someone else..
Yes, gotta say it's interesting. Completely the opposite to Kawhi's: "I'm pretty sure I'll be in a Spurs jersey for my whole life.."
What LMA did last year was extremely rare by leaving money on the table. KD will want to get paid so who will do a sign and trade with OKC?? Maybe there is a team out there but look what happened to the Knicks in the Carmello deal. He may flirt with other teams but ultimately he'll sign a 1 year deal and wait and see what Westbrook does the following year.
It's Happening......Maybe?
http://www.morningnewsusa.com/nba-ru...s-2380604.html
Va a ocurrir.
How much $ is a le worth for Durant? Thats a question? He has more money now that he could ever spend...so...thats my question...
That's just ESPN being ESPN and creating hype for the teams they want him to go to.This. He can sign a 1 year deal with a new team, and then cash in next year with them. Like Lebron has done these past 2 years... E$PN hasn't thought of that scenario yet, they think the only teams that have a chance are the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat
KD in his exit interview today:
OKC for me it's home. I've been here for eight years. Time has flown by.
Time flies when you're having fun. We should've won 66, 67 games this year easily.
I have no doubts we'll all come back better next year. The most important thing
to me is the type of people I'm going to be around every single day.
Different cir stances with rising cap and becoming a 10 year player after next season and eligible for higher max deal. Yes, you get 7.5% instead of 4.5% raises if you sign using Bird rights, but the other two more than offset it.
Re-sign long-term in OKC at $92 million cap (30% of cap*) opt-out after year 4:
$116 million over four years ($26.0mm going up 7.5% each year), or $29.1 million annually
1+1 year deal elsewhere at same cap, 3+1 extension assuming only 4.5% increases (non Bird) to be conservative (35% of cap*):
$26.0 million in year one plus $110.7 million over three years, totalling $136.7 million, or $34.2 million annually
That $34.2 million figure goes up even more if he does the one year deal in OKC and then signs a 7.5% extension, or ends up with Bird rights at new team.
In short, there's more guaranteed money by signing a five year deal (likely with an out after four), but much more total money signing a one year deal and again next season.
* based on 42.1% instead of 44.7% of BRI.
If he signs a 1 year deal and then signs his long term deal next summer it could net him an additional $85 million. I get the guaranteed money, but I'm saying no way does he leave until potentially next summer.
Stephen A: I'm hearing Melo and the Knicks have been trying to lure him to New York for a long time. He can also play with some young pieces down in LA, don't discount the Holywood big time Lakers now!
Is he just saying what the OKC fans want to hear? Or there is some truth behind it?OKC for me it's home. I've been here for eight years. Time has flown by.
Time flies when you're having fun. We should've won 66, 67 games this year easily.
I have no doubts we'll all come back better next year. The most important thing
to me is the type of people I'm going to be around every single day.
What if he goes to GSW?!
I don't know how much thought these players give to a potential injury but sign a 1 year deal and then you're a bad fall away from losing tens of millions.
Yet his agent has told Boston what type of acquisitions it'd take for him to sign there
Interesting.... When Durant was praising the Spurs organization after OKC eliminated them, was he just posturing in front of the media or was there truth behind it?
So can the Thunder, for at least next season and let's face it, if Durant commits beyond that, there's a good chance Westbrook and Ibaka will too. Adams is RFA and like the vast majority of quality ones, they'd probably match anything.
"The best organization", that would carry more weight if he weren't already in one considered to be elite themselves. They're not getting him based on that or attempting to pass Pop off as some miracle worker. A lot of the things associated with the Spurs are due in large part to Duncan and Ginobili, who are most likely retiring.
The Clippers will remain formidable. I don't know why they're so easily dismissed, especially considering the Spurs will likely be neck and neck with them next season.
it is "a decision" folks..
hmmmmm
it is "a decision" folks
That quote is VERY ambiguous. They all can come back better next year but not necessarily with the same team.
But if you ask me, I think it's 60/40 for staying/leaving. I mean, on paper OKC has a solid and very young (Ibaka is old af tho) starting unit. Adams 22, Roberson 24, KD 28, RW 27, Ibaka 32+. They lack depth but that can be solved in the FA.
I'm just saying its an advantage the Spurs have over every team in this recruiting process except the Warriors. That's the Spurs biggest selling point is they ALREADY have things in place to compete for now and the future. And could Duncan and Manu wait on what happens and if Durant joins come back on the minimum?
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