The Minnesota Timberwolves have heavily chased Kevin Durant during the Trade Deadline and this summer. In the end Durant was not open to the landing in Minnesota and he finished at the Houston Rockets. The expansion of Durant was a major factor in trade discussions, and he said he would not have signed that expansion with the wolves. Now it was not guaranteed that the Wolves Durant would have given its full two -year extension of $ 122 million. However, if Durant is open to the landing in Minnesota, given their interest in him, it is likely that the Wolves KD would at least have offered a similar contract.
Tim Macmahon from ESPN recently reported that it is unlikely that the rockets will give its full expansion.
“The rockets are not all-in, because of all the performances and what I have heard, they do not go all-in with an extension for Kevin Durant,” said Macmahon. “Now it does not mean that it will not happen, but there have been rumors not going to the full max. I do not know that the rockets will put something on the table that is maximum close to the rockets. I think the rockets are – as if it is not ideal – but I don’t think they would get into a panic if they are going to take the contract with the contract that he goes, just
From the position of the rockets, it is understandable that they are worried about giving a 37-year-old such a large contract, especially in view of his injury history. After this recent report it is difficult for Wolves fans not to smile about how the durant sweep stakes took place. While Minnesota Durant missed, it is ironic that one of his desired landing places may not expand him.
The wolves could have given durant the best of both worlds
Durant’s lack of interest in Minnesota has never really added up. The wolves have made back-to-back conference final and durant offer the chance to fight for a title. He also has a famous friendship with Anthony Edwards. Given these factors, it was somewhat surprising that Durant was not open to landing with the wolves.
Undoubtedly, the Rockets Durant offer an important opportunity to also fight for a championship. The rockets do not have the same playoff experience as a core that the wolves do. Nevertheless, the rockets were only the number 2 seed and have a talented young core that they could usually keep intact despite the trade for durant.
These expansion reports come almost two months after the trade has fallen. However, this should not be news for the Durant camp, who certainly spoke with all interested teams about a possible expansion. Perhaps Durant takes a slight wage reduction and the two parties agree to an extension before the season starts. Another scenario, as Macmahon noted, is that Durant enters the year at a descending deal. This is certainly risky for Durant.
Ultimately, although the missiles durant benefit from the point of view of a title, Houston is also a risk if the two parties cannot agree to an extension. If they agree with an extension, it seems that durant has to sacrifice some money, which he may like to do. However, Durant could probably have had a similar opportunity to fight for a title with the safety of an extension in Minnesota.
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