This NBA offseason has been dominated by the ongoing news that Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant wanted to be traded and was unhappy with the culture and direction of the team.
Although several teams reportedly had interest in him, the Nets’ asking price was extremely high, and thus there was no actual movement towards consummating a deal.
But now, Nets general manager Sean Marks has issued a statement that asserts Durant has recommitted to the team and will be staying put.
Via ESPN:
“[Coach] Steve Nash and I, together with [governors] Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday,” Marks said in a statement. “We have agreed to move forward with our partnership. We are focusing on basketball, with one collective goal in mind: build a lasting franchise to bring a championship to Brooklyn.”
Barring a change of heart by Durant, what does this mean for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers?