It doesn’t matter if the Brooklyn Nets are in the title or not. These days, any potential movement in the NBA universe circles back to Kevin Durant.

That was an inevitable outcome of him requesting a trade. Prior to his request, the NBA’s offseason was in full swing. Now, it’s come to a grinding halt.

Most of the league’s teams are waiting to see how a Durant trade shifts the landscape before making their own moves. In all likelihood, whichever team lands KD will become an instant title contender. Teams need to know how their conference looks before deciding which direction they’re heading in.

On the other hand: do they? Any given team could decide to disregard Durant’s decision and forge ahead with their own moves. For example, a team like the Toronto Raptors could decide they’re an alpha scorer away from true title contention.

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Meanwhile, a team like the Utah Jazz could decide that it’s time to rebuild regardless of Durant’s residency.

If both those organizations make those decisions at the same time, maybe they could make a deal.