NBA rumors: 3 best Kevin Durant trade fits if Nets punt on Kyrie Irving

Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets looks tenuous with Kyrie Irving possibly leaving. What trade fits make the most sense if he wants out?

The Nets have practically nothing to show from the Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. At this rate, they may not get to see what might become of the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons either.

Irving is nearing the deadline to opt-in on his player option for next season but he and the team are reportedly at an impasse over a new deal. He could end up a free agent by the end of the month.

Troublingly for Brooklyn, there are stirrings that Durant will request a trade if Irving leaves.

The Nets are expected to try to keep their superstar duo in place, but if push comes to shove, where could Durant land?

3 best Kevin Durant trade fits if Nets punt on Kyrie Irving

Houston Rockets

The Nets are pick needy having traded a slew of first-rounders to Houston. So maybe the simple solution here is for the Rockets to give those picks back in exchange for Durant.

Houston has an intriguing core of young players headed by Jalen Green, who they will look to build around after drafting him No. 2 overall in 2021. They could add another highly-touted prospect in this year’s draft with the No. 3 overall pick.

Durant is almost 34 years old, he’s running out of time to contend for more titles. Joining a youthful squad like the Rockets might not bear fruit immediately but it could jump-start that franchise and put them on the cusp.