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Nets seen as ‘front-runner’ in Kevin Durant chase

“Watch. I’m telling you, this could be transformational.”

That’s what a highly placed source told The Post regarding the Nets’ pursuit of free agents. It’s looking more and more possible that Kevin Durant could be part of that transformation.

The Nets’ dream scenario has long been to sign both Durant and All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving as free agents this summer. Even a cursory glance at general manager Sean Marks’ moves over the past few weeks shows he has been clearing a path to the money needed for those max deals.

Now the Nets are reportedly “gaining confidence” they can land Durant, with Kendrick Perkins flatly saying on ESPN that Brooklyn is in the driver’s seat to sign his former Thunder teammate.