As one the most talented players in the NBA requests a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, the organization is reportedly not willing to part with Kevin Durant only to receive DeAndre Ayton.
John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports that the team “is not interested in” Ayton, and “may have to make a deal without him or with a third team.”
Ayton is a very talented young big man who is looking for a change in environment. With an impressive skillset around the rim and lockdown paint defense, Ayton makes himself a trade target for any team needing a big across the league.
Now if Kevin Durant is absolutely determined to play in Phoenix, Brooklyn reportedly would only accept the trade if it means bringing sharpshooter Devin Booker to play in Barclay’s Center.
NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reports that the Nets want Booker back:
From Brooklyn’s perspective, sources said, there’s no deal to land Durant in Phoenix that doesn’t start with sending back Devin Booker to Barclays Center. The Suns, of course, would likely hold the line firm. But early indications are the Nets brass is not particularly inclined to take a sign-and-trade that brings back restricted free agent Deandre Ayton.
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