Kevin Durant Rumors: Raptors 'Lurking' for Nets Star After Trade Request

There is a chance that the Toronto Raptors could be involved in the Kevin Durant case.

Following his trade request from the Brooklyn Nets, the Raptors are "lurking" for him, according to a report.

Toronto is going to be a team that's going to find its way in this. They have all the pieces you would want in a deal for Kevin Durant and they have an organization with a leader in Masai Ujiri who you could see taking on Kawhi Leonard with one year left on his contract. How far away are the Raptors willing to go in order to get Brooklyn?

The Raptors have a lot of assets to offer Brooklyn in return for the superstar, so they're considered a landing spot for him.

Scottie Barnes is one of the most valuable young players in the NBA and would probably have to be part of a package with KD. During his first season as a pro, the fourth overall pick averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebound, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals, and won the 2021-22Rookie of the year award.

OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Precious Achiuwa are all on the Raptors' roster.

There's no question that the Raptors have enough resources to make a run at the two-time NBA champion.

During his end of season media availability, Ujiri told reporters that the Raptors would continue to develop and that he was reluctant to move any of his young players.

It is a team of the future. We have to be patient and grow. It is the first time that all four of them have been at the helm. I believe they did well. The young guys played for the first time.

Growth and patience are preached here. I know how the season ended. I am aware that the expectations are now a day-to-day thing. Now is the time to win. We are considering the long game here.

He didn't know if he'd be available.

One of the best players in the NBA is at the age of 33. He shouldered a lot of the load for the Nets after the James Harden trade and with Kyrie Irving unable to play most of the team's home games because of New York City's vaccine mandate.

While shooting 50.8 percent from the floor and 38.6 percent from deep in 55 games, he averaged 29.9 points, 7.4 rebound and 6.4 assists.

Four more years are left on his contract. No matter how much it costs, Ujiri has to consider adding the veteran.