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“What a Surprise”: NBA Fans Rip Apart Kevin Durant as Celtics Name Their Price For a Trade to Bring the All Star “God” to Boston

Published 07/25/2022, 3:30 PM EDT

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Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets saga doesn’t seem to be nearing an end. The subject of his future has been a hot topic around the town. Fans are left wondering what follows next in KD’s career as a unique twist surfaces almost every day.

Several teams have attempted to gain Durant’s talents. However, they have been unable to meet the Brooklyn Nets’ asking price for their ace. The Nets seek an All-Star talent, impact players, and a boatload of draft compensation in exchange. Reportedly, a new team appears to have entered the trade sweepstakes for the human sniper.

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NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski decided to drop yet another Woj bomb as he reported the Nets and Boston Celtics have engaged in trade talks. He did, however, indicate that they are not frontrunners for Durant’s signature. Jayson Tatum is reportedly “off limits”, but the potential inclusion of Jaylen Brown in any trade package makes them an appealing contender.

Jaylen Brown has been an integral part of the Boston Celtics project and their surge to the NBA Finals last season. Apparently, the franchise considers their star guard untouchable.

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However, the idea of pairing Kevin Durant alongside Tatum would be music to the ears of the Celtic front office.

Boston is now one of several franchises that can be labeled strong contenders for Durant. The Heat, Suns, and Raptors are also said to be in discussions with the Nets about a potential trade for the forward.

Will Kevin Durant once again join a team that eliminated him from the playoffs?

Kevin Durant caused a stir a few years back when he announced his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2016, he joined the Golden State Warriors, a team that had eliminated his Thunder the previous year.

Durant’s decision sparked widespread criticism, with supporters dubbing him a “villain”. He recently blasted the individuals who said he isn’t the “bus driver.” Durant even called Nick Wright out after he questioned the player calling himself a “god”.

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With the Celtics entering trade discussions, history might repeat itself. Boston swept the Brooklyn Nets in the playoffs last season. As a result, any discussion of Durant relocating to Boston was likely to spark uproar.

The recent report concerning Durant’s future has sparked outrage among supporters

When Durant joined the Warriors, the power dynamic shifted considerably in the Dubs’ direction. Their offensive firepower was too much for their opponents to withstand. KD’s decision obviously sparked outrage.

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Durant is now the focus of the same fan wrath as a fresh report concerning his future surfaces.

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Ritvik Malhotra

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Ritvik is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Ritvik has finally got his foot in the door as a professional sports writer. He previously interned at another media house where he authored over 150 soccer articles, but he is now writing about his primary obsession, basketball.
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