There’s been no official announcement about Kevin Durant signing a 4-year deal with the Boston Celtics. In fact, recent reports suggest it’s highly unlikely he’ll join the Celtics due to their salary cap constraints and trajectory. Durant’s preferred destinations are the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets, with the Heat being viewed as the team with the best chance of landing him.
The Celtics are expected to shed salary this offseason, making it challenging for them to take on Durant’s $54.7 million contract. Boston’s management appears determined to make aggressive moves to stay in contention, but a trade involving Durant would require significant roster reworking.
Potential trade scenarios include the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to facilitate a deal, with Zach Lowe reporting discussions of 3-team trades involving Durant and Holiday moving to another team. The Phoenix Suns, who acquired Durant, want to move him before the NBA draft to restart their roster around Devin Booker
Durant’s stats make him an attractive asset, averaging 26.6 points on 52.7% shooting with six rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season. However, the Suns have made it clear they’ll prioritize getting the best return for their team, not necessarily keeping Durant’s preferences in mind
