Thunder reportedly get first meeting with Kevin Durant before free agency opens

Kevin Durant will reportedly give the Oklahoma City Thunder the first opportunity to speak to him before free agency even opens.

According to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, Durant is set to meet with Oklahoma City on Thursday, a day before teams are allowed to discuss contract terms with free agents. The meeting will likely be focused on team direction instead of more specific topics that could violate league rules.

Durant will fly to New York afterwards, with his meeting with Golden State set for Friday. The San Antonio Spurs will follow on Saturday, and the Miami Heat will get their shot on Sunday.

It adds more credence to the theory that Durant is most likely to stay with Oklahoma City. He has said that this will be a “basketball decision” for him, and given his comfort level and the financial implications, the Thunder are likeliest destination for the star.