Beijing time on July 1st, NBA had a big news today. According to multiple American media reports, Nets star Kevin Durant officially submitted a trade request, and he hopes to leave the Nets. Heading to a new team.
Durant has 4 years left on his contract with the Nets, and the total contract value has reached US$192 million. It is very rare in NBA history to request a trade with such a long period of time left on the contract. After
submitted a trade application, Durant's next home became the focus of attention. American Yang Yi said in the latest program that Durant has had enough of everything currently and he hopes to go to Phoenix . B/R reported that the Nets will not trade Durant to the Suns unless the Suns choose to send Booker.
Durant was selected by the SuperSonics with the second overall pick in 2007. After playing for the team for 9 seasons, he switched to the Warriors in 2016, which caused a huge sensation at the time. During the three seasons he joined the Warriors, Durant won two championships with the team. In 2019, Durant transferred to the Nets and has been playing for the team to this day.
If the Nets choose to send away Durant, the team's other star Irving will not be included in their plans. The Nets' luxurious lineup is likely to fall apart in the new season.