While the Boston Celtics remain in the mix for two-time NBA MVP Kevin Durant, a new team has reportedly entered the sweepstakes.
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies have recently shown interest in Durant, who two weeks ago reiterated his trade demand, reportedly telling Nets owner Joe Tsai to either trade him or fire head coach Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks.
Though any trade talks between Memphis and Brooklyn seem to be in the very early stages, the Grizzlies possess the assets to potentially pull off a deal.
“Memphis has five first-round draft picks available (four unprotected selections of its own and one protected via Golden State in 2024) to theoretically utilize in a trade, as well as young players like Jaren Jackson Jr.