NBA News Round-Up, Sep. 17: KD Plans to Join LeBron in LA; League sets salary cap for next 2 seasons

KD to join LeBron in LA?

LeBron James and Kevin Durant in the 2018 NBA Finals

Brandon Robinson, an independent American sportswriter, sports analyst, journalist, columnist, editor and podcast host, reported on Monday that according to a source he spoke to - Kevin Durant is planning a move to Los Angeles to sign with the Lakers next offseason, just like LeBron did this summer.

Spoke to a source today who confirmed Kevin Durant will be a LA Laker next year. “Just like LeBron planned his move LA a year or more earlier, #KD is doing the same right now. They want to form the best duo in the NBA and set up KD to be the face of the Lakers post-#LeBron.” pic.twitter.com/BWR9TOWPMZ

— Brandon Robinson (@ScoopB) September 17, 2018

As expected, this shook the NBA rumors universe quite a lot. So Robinson was quick to clarify in a tweet a few minutes later.

Again....not confirming anything.....source seemed adamant... I’d downgrade and say that he’s highly considering it at best. Long season ahead and lots of things could happen between now and then.

— Brandon Robinson (@ScoopB) September 17, 2018

There were previous rumors of KD possibly realistically testing free agency in 2019 but nothing solid has come out so far. According to further insights provided by Robinson into this matter, Lakers' second-year player Kyle Kuzma is quite a significant part of this.

Also from my source:“LeBron, KD and Kuzma were all together yesterday at a filming downtown LA. KD & LeBron's crew were there. KD will be a Laker next summer. Book it.”

— Brandon Robinson (@ScoopB) September 17, 2018