Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn, putting Sixers rumors to rest

Kevin Durant met with Nets ownership and will stay in Brooklyn. The Nets were swept out of the playoffs in the first round by Boston. Durant and Kyrie Irving were rumored to be on their way out earlier in summer. Kevin Durant was rumoured to have wanted to join the Sixers.

Kevin Durant is staying in Brooklyn.

As of earlier this week, high-ranking members of the Sixers felt strongly about engaging with Brooklyn on a Durant trade. It is unknown if Brooklyn and Philadelphia have made any progress on the trade recently.

Kevin Durant is staying in Brooklyn. The rumors about him joining the Sixers have been put to rest. Nets have higher odds to win the NBA title than Sixers. Brooklyn's odds jumped to 15-2, while the 76ers' are 16-1.