The LA Clippers have emerged this week as a possible wildcard commerce suitor for Kevin Durant, sources inform ESPN. Zach Lowe of The Ringer additionally instructed the Clippers as a group who may purchase Durant.
The Clippers have sufficient contracts accessible to amass Durant, though their future draft capital is limited. Durant would be part of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Durant beforehand performed with Harden as members of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Brooklyn Nets. Durant and Leonard have been linked to probably enjoying collectively through the 2019 offseason when each have been free brokers. The Clippers allowed Paul George to depart in free company in 2024 amid second apron team-building issues.
As of Friday, the Houston Rockets, Miami Warmth and Minnesota Timberwolves have been thought of the groups with the most serious interest in trading for Durant.