Five Trade Targets Based Off Kevin Durant’s Decision

By Isaac Harris

Jun 30, 2016

May 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) defends in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) grabs a rebound as San Antonio Spurs power forward David West (30) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Enes Kanter: $17.1 million (three years left)

When OKC matched Portland’s offer for Kanter last summer, it shocked many across the league, but could OKC get out of it already?

With the rumors circulating Durant leaning towards returning to the Thunder, numerous reports have OKC targeting free agent Al Horford to come on board also. With the current makeup of the team, bringing on a max contract of Horford would be interesting.

It would almost spell the end for Kanter in OKC and they could look to shed his contract if both Durant and Horford agree to come on board.

Even though he brings a high cap number, this would be a decent coup for the Mavs if they lose out on everyone else. His contract would move into the available cap space and he would be the starting center in Dallas next to Dirk.

His fit is a different story, but if it reached that point, Dallas could do worse.

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