Is Kevin Durant trying to get Raptors' Serge Ibaka to sign for the Nets?

After being sidelined for over a year, Kevin Durant will make his comeback with Brooklyn Nets in 2020-21 NBA season. For coming season, Nets have altered various sections of ir franchise, which includes presence of Durant and Kyrie Irving, along with new head coach Steve Nash. As per recent reports, Durant is w trying to recruit Toronto Raptors centre Serge Ibaka. 

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Kevin Durant recruiting Serge Ibaka for Nets' 2020-21 NBA season

As per Forbes Sports' Mike Mazzeo, Kevin Durant is trying to get former OKC Thunder Serge Ibaka to sign with Nets. Ibaka will be paid $5.7 million this year, along with $18 million over next three years. report adds that Durant is aiming for a title with Nets and wants Ibaka to sign as a free nt just like he did. 

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While Ibaka could benefit team, he might t be paid same amount by Nets. Last season, 31-year-old veteran made $23.3 million. Both Ibaka and Durant have been friends since y played for OKC Thunder. Earlier this year, Ibaka had also referred to Durant as his bror, stating that y are very close. 

Durant had also appeared on Ibaka's cooking show last year “How Hungry Are You?”, where he talked about m teaming up to win an NBA title. Ibaka averd 15.1 points and 8.1 rebounds this year while shooting an impressive 51.2% from field. However, teams like Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and Trail Blazers are also reported to be interested in Ibaka. A week ago, Ibaka followed Lakers on Twitter, speaking speculation about a move to LA. 

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However, reports add that rumours about Ibaka going to Nets have been around for some time. In January, Caron Butler spoke about Durant and Irving having targets y want to pursue for 2020-21 campaign. He added that y both have "lever" and kw exactly who y want to play with. 

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(Im credits: NBA site, AP)