Report: Nets not front-runners to sign Durant
In contrast to recent notions, the Brooklyn Nets are not currently the front-runners to sign superstar Kevin Durant, sources told SNY's Ian Begley.
Durant has been linked with a Brooklyn move this offseason and Las Vegas oddsmakers have listed the Nets as -125 favorites to sign the impending free-agent forward.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst suggested the Nets are "gaining confidence" in their ability to sign Durant, while Windhorst's colleague Kendrick Perkins labeled them the "front-runners" during a recent appearance on "The Jump."
Durant reportedly declined his $31.5-million option for next season on Wednesday. He's apparently yet to decide if he'll meet with teams when free agency begins Sunday evening. The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are also expected to be in play for the All-Star.
The two-time Finals MVP will be one of the prized jewels on the market, despite rupturing his Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals.
Durant averaged a league-high 32.3 points on 51.4 percent shooting across 12 postseason appearances for the Golden State Warriors.