“Man I swear to god if we trade JB I’m f**king done”, “Nets trying to get their lick back from the fleece the Celtics did on them in 2013” - Fans' comical reactions to Kevin Durant-Celtics rumors

The Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant.
The Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant has been in the headlines since he requested a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. Quite a few teams are believed to be in the mix to snap up the two-time champion. NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the Boston Celtics are the latest franchise to enter trade talks with the Nets for Durant.

The 33-year-old is one of the best players in the league and Brooklyn is asking for a monumental deal in exchange for his services. The Celtics have the assets to make a deal happen. Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams III and Derrick White are the players that could be included in a potential trade package for Durant.

The three players mentioned above were all key in the Boston Celtics' run to the NBA Finals last season. Whether these players will be enough to make a deal for Durant happen remains to be seen. However, this is likely the best deal the Celtics can offer. Wojnarowski reported that Jayson Tatum is off limits and will not be included in any trade talks.

However, the idea of trading Brown has not gone down well with the Celtics faithful.

Many Celtics fans don't want Brown to be included in a trade for Durant. While many believe Durant would make Boston an instant contender, they don't want Brown to be part of the trade.


Would Kevin Durant be the right fit with Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets - Game Three
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets - Game Three

Kevin Durant is one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league. His height makes him a tough player to guard.

He has won all the top accolades in the league, but still has the desire to win a few more titles.

Interestingly, the Celtics handed Durant and the Nets a first-round sweep in the 2022 playoffs. The Celtics have a lot of talent, and adding Durant would make them stronger. Even if they let go of Jaylen Brown, the Durant-Tatum duo could help the Celtics compete for the championship.

However, to let Durant go, the Nets would expect a few other players in return, making things very difficult for the Celtics.

It all boils down to how serious the Celtics are to acquire Durant. If they want to land the forward, they'll have to make some tough decisions, including letting go of their big players.

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