NBA Free Agency Blog: Raptors 'in the game' for Durant

The Toronto Raptors may be players in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps. 

"I believe Toronto thinks it's in the game on Kevin Durant," Bontemps dais on The Hoop Collective. 

Tim Bontemps co-signs Woj's report about the Raptors possibly looking into Kevin Durant "I believe Toronto thinks its in the game on Kevin Durant also" pic.twitter.com/xO5TENAXnq

Bontemps says that although Raptors' President Masai Ujiri was willing to go all-in on a Kawhi Leonard trade, the price for Durant will be much higher than the price for Leonard. The Raptors acquired Leonard for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a first-round pick.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst added that the Nets are seeking multiple under-25 all-stars in any Durant trade.

Adrian Wojnarowski said on Friday's edition of NBA Today that the Raptors are 'lurking' in the Durant trade discussions, as the club has the type of young pieces and draft picks to put together an attractive package for Durant.

Free agent James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are meeting today to begin negotiations on a new multi-year deal, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

Harden declined his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and intends to return on a contract that would give the club more financial flexibility.

Free agent star James Harden is meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers today in the Hamptons to begin negotiating his new multiyear deal, league sources tell @YahooSports.

Harden was acquired by the 76ers from Brooklyn as part of last season's Ben Simmons trade. 

The 32-year-old averaged 21.0 points, 10.5 assists, and 7.1 rebounds in 21 games with the Sixers.

All-star guard Darius Garland has agreed to a five-year, $193 million maximum designated rookie