The Brooklyn Nets are falling apart this NBA season. Aren’t they? On some level, it appears so. Kyrie Irving is gone. James Harden has been gone for a long time.

It only feels natural that Kevin Durant would follow suit. 

He may. At the same time, the Nets have subtly built up a new reserve of draft capital as they’ve lost their stars. It’s possible that they’ll use it to strengthen this team and entice Durant to stay. 

The deadline is practically here. If the Nets are going to make a move, they’ve got to make it.

Otherwise, a Durant trade request this summer feels overwhelmingly likely. 

Could OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors convince him to stay? 

Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Joe Harris, F/C Day’Ron Sharpe, 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (DAL via BKN) 

Brooklyn Nets Receive: F OG Anunoby