It was evident, even more, obvious than the fact that no team would be able to come up with the proper package to satisfy the Brooklyn Nets' rightfully high asking price.

As a result, Tuesday's announcement from the Nets that Durant has backed off his trade demand---for now---following a meeting with ownership, management, and coach Nash isn't unexpected.

Durant, a 12-time All-Star and two-time most valuable player in the NBA Finals, was hard to imagine receiving a proper return from the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert.

Durant remains in the Eastern Conference despite Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons' uncertain futures. In Las Vegas, Caesars Sportsbook lowered the Nets' championship odds from 18-1 to 9-1.

That's not news at all. A potential offer built around one All-Star player and young talent, as the Brooklyn Nets sought in return for Durant, was not augmented by the Bulls' lack of draft capital.

Even if the Bulls were serious about acquiring Durant. The Bull's management has made it clear that it wants continuity at the core. Since last season's quiet trade deadline, that has been the theme

Management re-signed Zach LaVine to a five-year maximum contract, brought back Derrick Jones Jr. on a value contract, and added Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic in free agency.

Durant's potential package was discussed with nearly every team in the league by the Nets. However, several league executives believed that this outcome would prevail for the time being.

In 2007, Kobe Bryant's situation was similar to Durant's. It was clear that any team trading for Bryant would be gutted by the return the Lakers wanted after Bryant requested a trade.

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