Stephen A: LAL still on Durants list because LA led to believe Westbrook coming in 2017

[Jakay]

I wonder if this is where that "DLo up for grabs" rumour came from. I'd be curious to gauge that trade value too, in Kupchak's shoes. He has talent, he's young, he's shown his talent will translate to the pros... that's an enticing piece for other GMs I gotta think.

Anyhow, not to derail this thread.

At this point in a season "so and so is interested in signing with whomever" is usually nothing more than a ripple, and rarely does it seem to become a wave.

[eckoner]

Im not the biggest SAS fan but i find myself defending him from time to time for being a reporter and reporting things that everyone may not want to hear.

However this is pure speculation and conjecture. I dont know **** but i bet my salary KD has not come close to deciding where he wants to play next. I would imagine so so so many things have to play out for him to even start that process.

Now every time a mic or camera is in KD's face this is one of the things he will be forced to discuss with reporters. Im sure that pisses him off even more lol.

At this point every team should be on his list
at this point every team should and will try to convince him to play with them...meaning every team is going after him

[The Skyhook]

New article on the Vertical by Woj

The Golden State Warriors’ plan of pursuit predates their 2015 championship run, a bold plot to declare the futility of resistance. It isn’t only that the NBA champions are determined to recruit Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant. The truth is that they’re the most intriguing destination to him. If Durant leaves the Thunder, the Warriors are the significant frontrunners to sign him, league sources told The Vertical.

The big free agents, they’re forever living one of two things in the months leading into summer: searching for reasons to stay, or searching for reasons to leave. Durant has always been looking for reasons to stay. He adores the Oklahoma City community and holds a fondness for the franchise, but Durant is chasing championships, chasing a legacy.

This limits his choices, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers with little, if any, chance.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--warriors-serious-threat-to-sign-kevin-durant-182559375.html

[ak7]

So wait, Woj is saying that Durant is willing to settle for a legacy that includes joining potentially the greatest team in the history of the NBA and allowing them to carry him to a championship? Woj, today, you suck.

[Dr Aki]

So wait, Woj is saying that Durant is willing to settle for a legacy that includes joining potentially the greatest team in the history of the NBA and allowing them to carry him to a championship? Woj, today, you suck.

you say that like there hasn't been a recent 2010 example

[Sofa King]

I also expect Lebron to take his talents to Oakland. That should cockblock Durant.

[TyCobb]

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rookie_Looney_key_in_Warriors__expected_pursuit_of_Durant-367414671.html

[Mirjalovic]

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rookie_Looney_key_in_Warriors__expected_pursuit_of_Durant-367414671.html

do you write that article ?

anyway i don't believe Durant coming here.

[DEEP3CL]

I like SAS...but his info is contrived from innuendo. Unless agents are leaking info, thats the only way Smith can be up on what he think is about to happen. But bottom line is I don't believe this BS.

[bbconair]

durant is not coming to the lakers. there's a "chance", but that chance will not come to fruition. there's nothing in la that he can't find elsewhere.

[TyCobb]

Where you gonna match the LA lifestyle?

[Penberthy]

Where you gonna match the LA lifestyle?

Because that matters to a homebody who loves the oklahoma city lifestyle?

[Sofa King]

Where you gonna match the LA lifestyle?

Because that matters to a homebody who loves the oklahoma city lifestyle?

So he's going to enjoy the Lancaster life no doubt

[RingsDontLie]

I think OKC makes a big move or two as far as trades and acquisitions and that should be enough to make Durant and Westbrook stay.

[Spens1]

they need to finally show some intent

i know they had tax implications but they never should have traded Harden, they would have won at least 1 title by now

[SlimShady83]

I think OKC makes a big move or two as far as trades and acquisitions and that should be enough to make Durant and Westbrook stay.

I'm not sure whether Durant/Westbrook will come to LA, but I do believe they both are in the need of a change. I doubt OKC will make a major change next two years, maybe it's just me, I just don't see it happening - Both will leave whether they go to same team or different I'm not sure like the rest of us, but I do feel 1 or the other will be gone next season - I do feel that Westbrook will go where Durant goes though or at least try.