Durant

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

Has an actual time of an announcement been given?

Nope. Wouldn't shock me if this went on until at least tomorrow.

[RajonsGotARondo]

This is like trying to slay the princess on whiskey d1ck

[The Corey's]

Maybe Durant is taking his time to figure out the best way to do this to avoid the Lebron fiasco on his decision.

He's a classy guy like that

[Gurton Buster]

Starting to get a anti climatic vibe. Must. Fight. Feeling

Yeah, we haven't been connected to any rumour in a minute. I'm losing hope.

[jcappy]

Think about how much this can change the NBA. He goes to Boston the east is relevant again. He stays in OKC if nothing else the west is a dogfight in the playoffs. He goes to GS it's over; there is one contender left. The east is pointless, the west pointless.

Durant to GS would be like dropping a nuke on the NBA.

Good Points. Makes it very very interesting.

[Bar Fight]

I just hope if we don't get KD we don't make a panic move like trading for Butler. A KD caliber player is the only thing that makes us title contenders within the next few years. We've got a great draft class coming up, and hopefully we can still build something for the future.

[GreenBloodedC]

Maybe Durant is taking his time to figure out the best way to do this to avoid the Lebron fiasco on his decision.

He's a classy guy like that

He can avoid GSW if that's what he wants to avoid

[Slax]

Howard, out of curiosity, has there been consideration for a live-chat mode for this forum? For example, for times like this were posts are frequent? Just a random operations thought among all this waiting

Didn't there used to be one? I feel like there was a link for one at one point but I don't think I've seen it in years.

Yes, way back in the day like the early part of last decade.

You guys are bringing back memories.

Heh yeah I had another account back then that I used almost entirely for lurking before I forgot the login information. I think I might have gone in the chat once or twice.

[radcot]

I kind of like the fact that it's taking a while. I view it as a good thing. Makes me think he's more likely to leave, finishing up whatever they're writing for the players tribune about it, etc. Compared to staying where he could just announce it, post the prepared article and be done with it.

Well, that's my hope, anyway.

Agree that the longer it takes, the less likely he returns to OKC. Unfortunately that's not necessarily a good thing if he's choosing G.S.

[Marvel]

Of course it matters. How many regular season games are you going to watch knowing the finals participants in advance?

**** is going to destroy the league.

Meh

People said the same thing when LeBron & co. teamed up in Miami and the opposite happened. They were ratings gold

Nah, I meant destroy it for the real fans. Not talking about ratings.

Ratings are full of ****. I doubt Bron was concerned about his ratings in the media. He was more concerned about the fans opinion of him.

[Froob]

Maybe Durant is taking his time to figure out the best way to do this to avoid the Lebron fiasco on his decision.

He's a classy guy like that

"I'm going north station!"

[Mylie10]

If Durant leaves OKC for you guys or the Warriors, doesn't "Independence Day" have a special ring to it, lol

[WadeItOut]

Didn't it already come out that he won't be making his decision known until tomorrow? Why are some assuming it will happen soon?

[Froob]

Maybe Durant is taking his time to figure out the best way to do this to avoid the Lebron fiasco on his decision.

He's a classy guy like that

He can avoid GSW if that's what he wants to avoid

Longer this goes on you have to figure it's bad for OKC. That's an easy announcement.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

I cannot believe there are no leaks. I mean Horford had about 100 before he signed here.

[Bohemian]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/749762207248838658[/tweet]

[Smitty731]

I want to recap and clarify a few things:

1. I didn't post a lot of this stuff to Twitter because they aren't my direct sources. That wouldn't be fair. I'm not breaking the story here, that is other people's jobs. Also, putting things on Twitter is a little more "official". So, I only do that when I have it rock solid.

2. Everything I shared here was shared openly and heard by many. There were a couple of "Don't report" things mentioned and I didn't mention those. None of them changed anything you all got from me.

3. I love you guys and that is why I chose to hop in today. I haven't been around much because this is easily the busiest time of the year for me. But this was a big one, so I wanted to share with you all.

4. I 100% was not trolling anyone. Multiple people can confirm that I have been (and will be all week) at Summer League. I get I don't have the cred many other established guys do, but I'm not gonna troll you guys. A few guys questioned if I was even there. I don't know who would make that up, but to confirm I was there.

5. Not everything I heard came from Summer League. We all (everyone in the media) are working all of our sources. So, I don't want anyone thinking I am selling out fellow media down here by sharing their stuff.

6. I appreciate all the kind words from those of you who had my back. Again, this is why I love you guys!

[GreenBloodedC]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/749762318511124480[/tweet]

[rickrolled]

Is he waiting pacific time to announce ?

[RajonsGotARondo]

This is like waiting to see if your in-laws are staying the weekend or not