The Toronto Raptors are apparently in the mix for Kevin Durant, and they are willing to give up a lot to get him. Some new reporting states that the Raptors will offer several players and a draft pick for Durant.

The short answer: there is no path to the Sixers making an offer that appeals to the Phoenix Suns without including at least one asset that is far too valuable to give up for a soon-to-be 37-year-old on an expiring contract — particularly given the lack of short-term certainty surrounding the Sixers' franchise cornerstone, Joel Embiid.

There were no additional comments from Durant or Bane after the post. Still, the timing and tone of the reply drew attention, especially given Bane’s role with the Grizzlies in