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Before his injury, I expected Durant to sign a 1+1 with either the Knicks or the Nets. That prediction is much cloudier now that Durant will likely miss the entire 2019-2020 season. With Kyrie Irving looking likely to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, this makes Durant more likely to join him rather than the original prediction of this duo joining the Knicks.

 

One interesting question that I have not heard posed is: What if Durant still wants to sign a 1+1? Would the Knicks or Nets be willing to give Durant a max contract knowing he may never even suit up for their franchise?

Potential Teams: Nets, Knicks, Warriors, Clippers

Predicted Contract: 2-year (with player option and 15% trade bonus), $78.2 million, with Nets

*Actual Contract: 4-year (with player option and 15% trade bonus), $164.3 million, with Nets.

Full 4-year max with a player option for Durant. Has some likely incentives in order to receive the full max.

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