Former Sixers Star Responds to ‘Ghosting’ Allegations

Last season, Ben Simmons requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey traded him to the Houston Rockets for James Harden. He didn't play for Brooklyn until the playoffs. Ric Bucher claims that Simmons left the team chat before Game 4 of the series without answering if he was going to play. He later responded to this report on Twitter.

Kevin Durant wants to be traded. Brooklyn Nets are interested in signing him. Kevin Durant played 55 games for Brooklyn last season. The Athletic reports that the Nets' owner Joe Tsai is interested.

The Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat are the most likely teams to acquire Durant. Boston's package around Jaylen Brown is seen as a viable deal. Tsai and the Nets will take every last asset from a team that trades for Durant, sources say.

The Boston Celtics are the favorite to sign Kevin Durant. The Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies are also in the running. Boston won the NBA Finals in 2013.