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.

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.