Durant has one year and $54.7 million left in his current four-year, $190 million contract. He can sign a two-year, $112 million extension wherever he lands next. If he waits six months after the trade, he could fetch more — $124 million over two years, according to Charania.

The NBA offseason is still at least two Finals games away, but the trade season is already upon us. On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to trade guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks and a future pick swap.

Trade rumours involving Kevin Durant have stirred significant excitement within the NBA community. Fans are buzzing with anticipation about how this unfolding drama will play out. In a recent segment on “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on the leading five destinations for Durant, sparking further discussion and speculation.