The latest Kevin Durant news is that oddsmakers believe a new team is the favorite to be his next trade destination. Just yesterday, the Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite. Now, Durant rumors have led to a new team being the bookmakers' choice.
DraftKings sportsbook now has the Miami Heat as the slight favorite as the next Kevin Durant trade destination. The odds are as follows:
Miami Heat: +200
Houston Rockets: +250
San Antonio Spurs: +300
Minnesota Timberwolves: +350
Toronto Raptors: +1200
If the Miami Heat can pull off a Kevin Durant trade, they could become one of the favorites in the East. They also have the ability to give up a decent trade package in return for the star.
That being said, they have some stiff competition. The Rockets and Spurs are right on the Heat’s heels, and they can offer even more.
That’s why the Durant trade destination odds are so close. The three teams at the top of the list are who Durant has said he would sign with long-term. Of those three teams, the Heat have the worst package of draft picks and the least enticing young players.
So far, the Suns haven’t been liking the trade offers they are hearing. That means it might not take the whole treasure chest to trade for him. That’s the best route for the Heat to land Durant.
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If they get into a full-on bidding war with the Rockets or Spurs, they will lose. But if all three teams stay stingy, the Heat could easily end up being the winner of the Durant trade sweepstakes.
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