Sure, the NBA Finals are in full swing, but fans of the 28 other NBA teams have one thing on their minds: the offseason. Known for big trades and drama, the NBA offseason has found ways to dominate the sports news cycle in times when basketball should be the last thing on anyone's mind.

Kevin Durant has not advanced past the second round of the playoffs since he left the Warriors. This lack of success persists despite Durant playing alongside All-Stars James Harden and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, as well as Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Bradley Beal in Phoenix.

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.

Durant signed with the Nets in June 2019 and sat out the next season due to his Achilles injury. The two-time NBA champion then helped Brooklyn beat the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs the year after that, but got eliminated by the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks in seven games the next round.

Kevin Durant isn’t bashful about responding to fans on social media. He recently had to defend his legacy against a fan on X. A fan stated that Durant’s career since leaving the Golden State Warriors has been a major disappointment.

Kevin Durant isn’t just a splashy name — he may be exactly what the Spurs have been waiting for: a veteran leader, a go-to scorer, and a playoff-tested champion who could guide Wembanyama’s rise and bring San Antonio back into national relevance.

Veteran wing Nic Batum explains why he preferred guarding Kevin Durant over Steph Curry and Klay Thompson during their Warriors days.