The original report came from Tim Bontemps of ESPN, who stated that any Durant deal is unlikely to draw a Desmond Bane-level return. That was the comparison many made after Bane’s recent trade, which set a high bar for value.

According to a report from NBA reporter Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Memphis Grizzlies are interested in pulling off a trade for Durant. After moving on from Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade with the Orlando Magic over the weekend, the Grizzlies are still open for business.

According to Matt Moore, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns discussed a Kevin Durant trade that would have sent the NBA legend