Following up on Woj’s announcement this morning, Shams Charania reports this followingnoon that the Boston Celtics have made an offer to the Nets for Kevin Durant and are now “a real threat” in pursuit of the 12 winger. times All-Star.
In this package Boston offered Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and a Nets draft pick once morest Durant. The offer was refused by Brooklyn, which nevertheless made a counter-proposal: Brown, Marcus Smartdraft picks and potentially another player in the rotation.
The Celtics would currently be reluctant to include Smart and other players or picks in a deal, but the franchise is still in the process of thinking regarding how to approach further discussions.
Sources: The Boston Celtics have offered a Jaylen Brown package to the Nets for Kevin Durant, which Brooklyn turned down and countered.
Full details on a potential Celtics-Nets mega-deal to be had, latest on Donovan Mitchell and more at the Inside Pass: https://t.co/Gkyfkhg5A1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2022
