Kevin Durant’s trade request has shaken the league, and it is quite likely that he will go for a historic package when he gets traded. After all, he is one of the best superstars in the league today, and he will be a difference-maker for any team that trades for him.
Most recently, Kevin Durant has linked with the Boston Celtics. A report by Shams Charania revealed that the Boston Celtics actually offered a Jaylen Brown-centered package for Durant.
“The Boston Celtics recently offered a package around one time All-Star Jaylen Brown for Durant and have emerged as a real threat to acquire Durant, league sources tell The Athletic.
“The Celtics offered Brown, guard Derrick White and a draft pick to the Nets for Durant, sources said. The proposal was rejected, and Brooklyn has asked Boston — in any proposal — to include Brown, Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, draft picks and potentially one more rotation player, those sources added. Currently, the Celtics are less inclined to include Smart along with multiple other player or pick assets, but the franchise is mulling over next steps on how to approach discussions.
“As of right now, the Celtics have emerged as a serious possibility as a landing spot for Durant. They have tremendous interest in bringing him in and view him as a piece that could take them over that final hurdle. Although there is work to be done, there is a deal to be had that would suffice the Nets’ overwhelming ask.”
Recently, Jayson Tatum was asked about Kevin Durant being linked to the Boston Celtics. He stated that just plays basketball and added that he doesn’t “believe everything” that’s on TV. He did note that Kevin Durant is a “great player” but claimed that “it’s not my decision” on whether the Celtics acquire him.
"I don't make anything of it. I just play basketball… I don't believe everything I see on TV. I seen some sh*t about me that was a lie, so you never really know what is/isn't true."
Jayson Tatum on Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown rumors.
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“I don’t make anything of it. I just play basketball. I played with (Durant) in the Olympics, he’s a great player. But that’s not my decision. I love our team, I love the guys that we got.I don’t believe everything I see on TV. I seen some sh*t about me that was a lie, so you never really know what is/isn’t true.”
There is no doubt that a Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant-led team could potentially end up winning the championship. Kevin Durant is a better player than Jaylen Brown as of right now, and he would raise the Boston Celtics’ ceiling as a team.
It remains to be seen if the Boston Celtics do end up trading for Kevin Durant. They already have an elite team, and even if they have to give up some depth for Kevin Durant, it could be worth it to add star power to the team.
