NBA News Roundup, Friday, June 28th: Kevin Durant could join the Dallas Mavericks, Kemba Walker heading to the Boston Celtics and more

Kemba Walker appears set to leave the Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker appears set to leave the Charlotte Hornets

Dallas Mavericks want to sign Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is expected to miss the entire 19-20 season through injury
Kevin Durant is expected to miss the entire 19-20 season through injury

Kevin Durant is expected to miss the entire 19-20 season with an Achilles tear, although the 30-year-old is still attracting plenty of interest ahead of free agency.

The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks have been widely mentioned as potential destinations, and Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Dallas Mavericks could try and launch a deal for the 2014 MVP:

The Knicks and Nets will offer full max contracts, willing to gamble on getting three good years from Durant for the price of four. Dallas - with Mavs owner Mark Cuban long coveting Durant - will try to get into the mix too.

During the 18-19 season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. The Golden State Warriors are desperate to sign their superstar to a new deal, although Durant is expected to seek a new challenge.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram