One of the big questions in the wake of the Oklahoma City Thunder trading Serge Ibaka to Orlando was how Kevin Durant would react. It turns out that Durant is reportedly accepting of the trade.
According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, Durant is understood to be “fine” with the deal, and it seems unlikely to impact his free agency decision.
There was some concern that trading a player who has been key to Oklahoma City’s rise just as he was entering his physical prime would put off Durant, who will have plenty of options this summer. Ibaka may have been entering the final year of his deal, but if Durant decides to come back for one more year, it stood to reason that he may have wanted Ibaka back with him.
Perhaps Durant was aware of Ibaka’s apparent discontent in Oklahoma City. Regardless, it sounds like Durant isn’t too bothered by the deal. It probably helps that the Thunder got back two quality young pieces in return to play with him if he does elect to return.
H/T theScore
