Kevin Durant’s free agency is two years away but the discussion has already begun regarding where he’ll land. He seems loyal to OKC, but he’s also very close to his DC-area roots. Because the West is so tough, he’ll have a much better chance winning a title with the Wizards.
Per Grantland, KD’s decision will only come down to the Thunder and Wizards. In fact, he may even sign a 1-year deal solely for financial reasons.
That intel (on Durant’s leanings) is all over the place, by the way. Some teams are optimistic it will be open season, and others have heard rumblings that Durant has already made it known it will come down to the Thunder and Wizards. Nobody really knows.
There is also the wild-card possibility that Durant signs a one-year deal so he can enter free agency again in the summer of 2017 — when he’ll have 10 years of experience, and thus be eligible for a larger max contract.
