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When Kevin Durant 's trade request became public, the Brooklyn Nets were very cautious about any potential trade approach, but the Minnesota Timberwolves After giving up four first-round picks in exchange for Rudy Gobert , Durant 's trading chips have obviously reached a new historical height.
According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Nets are asking a lot for Durant.
Brooklyn is looking for the best combination of chips from the team, including any All-Star players, young players with All-Star potential and a large number of unprotected draft picks and pick swaps (if applicable).
Brooklyn's roster currently features role players and All-Stars Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving (temporarily) to form a competitive playoff team upon Durant's return. . At present, the Lakers seem to be most interested in Irving .
Durant will never be underestimated. Even at 33 years old, he's still a very box-office player who has enough talent and experience to significantly increase his roster's championship odds. So if the Timberwolves are willing to give up five draft picks for Rudy Gobert, how much is a team willing to give up for KD? The Nets intend to figure it out one way or another, and they have all the time in the world to consider their options.
This summer is going to be a crazy one, and where Durant is next is the last domino that needs to fall before things start to get really crazy.
