REPORT: Brooklyn Demands 20 Year Old Star, Pegged to Be Next Giannis, in Big Condition to Trade Kevin Durant
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The NBA community is still simmering with patient anticipation of a blockbuster trade involving Kevin Durant. The Nets superstar requested a trade out of Brooklyn over two weeks ago. But the Nets front office has still not settled on a deal on Durant with any team in the league.
NBA trade rumors about potential KD trades have been flying high in the NBA media for the past few weeks. In fact, many teams have been implicated to eke out the deal for the 33-year-old guard. But no offer has satisfied the Nets so far.
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A potential trade with the Toronto Raptors has been on the books for some time now. However, the Nets have reportedly mandated the inclusion of rising Toronto star Scottie Barnes in any deal involving KD.
Nets ask for Scottie Barnes in any trade involving Kevin Durant
The Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of the favorite contenders to land Kevin Durant. As it turns out, very few teams have the necessary cap space to accommodate a superstar like Kevin Durant. However, many teams are still on the hunt for the two-time NBA champion.
Because the inclusion of KD into any decent roster can propel them to become legitimate title contenders overnight. Therefore, many teams are prepared to sacrifice their core stability for the 2014 NBA MVP. The Toronto Raptors are no exception.
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In fact, the 2019 champions are ready to broker a deal involving one or more of their core players and multiple future draft picks. Players like Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr, and OG Anunoby could form a decent package for the Nets.
However, the Nets have their eyes on Raptors prodigy Scottie Barnes. The fourth overall pick of the 2021 draft has drawn comparisons with superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo. In fact, the similarities between the game of the two cannot be ignored.
Nets eye Scottie Barnes
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It is uncertain whether Toronto would be happy to trade Scottie Barnes for Kevin Durant. The 2022 Rookie of the Year has shown a lot of promise all season long.
In fact, he has induced comparisons with the Greek Freak for his ability to storm the paint. The 20-year-old power forward can dominate the lane with his spin moves and bully ball.
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Do you think the Raptors should include Barnes in a trade for KD? Comment your opinion below.
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Arunaditya Aima