Kevin Durant Will Reportedly Decide His Future ‘Independently’ Of Other Players

For weeks now, there has been plenty of chatter about Kevin Durant signing with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency this summer, and possibly joining up with Kyrie Irving in the process. It’s a scenario that’s gained a lot of traction through various reports, though as is standard operating procedure, much of it via anonymous sources and the like claiming to have knowledge of the situation.

These reports are often dubious and strain credulity, even when coming from legitimate news outlets. That’s why this particular time of year is so wrought with conflicting reports that seem to undermine each other all over the place on a near daily basis. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that the latest development on the Durant front claims that Brooklyn isn’t the frontrunner at all.

At this point, even the Knicks are still apparently keeping their hopes alive, while Durant is still said to be considering the Clippers, not to mention a possible return to the Warriors, who plan on offering him a max deal the moment free agency begins on June 30.

Via Ian Begley of SNY:

The Knicks still believe they have a chance to land Durant. ESPN reported recently that the Nets and Clippers are believed to be in consideration for Durant as well, as is a return to Golden State.

Only Durant and those closest to him know if he favors one team over others at this point. But again, per sources, the idea that the Nets are currently the front runners for Durant is not accurate.

Furthermore, it’s being suggested that Durant won’t decide his future based on where he can team with another superstar, which again flies in the face of all the rumors about him and Irving joining forces in Brooklyn.

Durant will likely miss all of next season after rupturing his Achilles during the Finals, but that certainly hasn’t stopped the free agency train from running amok, and we can expect plenty more as the countdown begins.