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Oklahoma City Thunder, -350
As one would expect, given the fact that he's played all nine seasons with the franchise and has experienced success there, Oklahoma City is viewed as the favorite in the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes. Durant got along well with head coach Billy Donovan in his first season at the helm, and in point guard Russell Westbrook he plays alongside one of the sport's most dynamic players. Oklahoma City made a major move during the NBA Draft last week, sending Serge Ibaka to Orlando for players including shooting guard Victor Oladipo (who will definitely help them defensively) and a first-round draft pick in Domantas Sabonis who has the tools needed to work into the rotation as a rookie.
All of that aside, staying in Oklahoma City would afford Durant both flexibility and money that none of his other suitors can provide. The Thunder can give Durant a max salary that runs five years instead of four should he want to go that route. But there's also the possibility of Durant taking a one-year max deal with a player option on the second, thus giving him time to evaluate how the newly constructed roster works...and to also gauge Westbrook's thoughts on the franchise as he's due to be a free agent next summer. Also, the salary cap's expected to be even higher for 2017-18, meaning more money being on the table. (Getty)