The clock is ticking, and the NBA’s biggest stars know it. That’s probably why you can find them setting up their next chapter. Take LeBron James for example. He’s diving deep into businesses, side quests, and maybe even a future Hollywood script. Stephen Curry? Between golf swings, philanthropy, and booming ventures, he’s sitting pretty. But Kevin Durant? That’s where things get interesting. Whispers suggest he’s keeping an eye on Maverick Carter’s next big move.Knowing KD, he’s not one to sit still for long. Or maybe he will wait and take his shots when the chance feels right. It’s a lot like what he does on the court! Draymond Green wanted answers after Durant’s agent Rich Kleinman mentioned his work on a ‘Maverick’s League.’ “I think Rich said you get some bumps, right?” Green asked his ex-teammate.Could Kevin Durant join the international basketball league Maverick Carter is working on? Kevin Durant shared the truth behind the talks. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the 36YO clarified what’s on his mind. “I just put in so much equity with the league. The NBA man, it’d be hard, you know what I’m saying? I want to do that or had a desire to just pick up and just start some new shit like that, this deep. But you know, the bag is a bag man,” the Slim Reaper answered.Feb 20, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) enters the game during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn ImagesKevin Durant expressed his deep connection to the NBA, saying it would be hard for him to leave after investing so much in the league. While starting something new sounds challenging, he acknowledged that a good financial opportunity is still tempting. “You never know what they could come up with. When it comes to that, but I don’t see it happening for me man,” KD added. “I mean, I didn’t put in too much work in the league But the idea, you never know how this is going to work nowadays man.”Moreover, Durant and his manager, Rich Kleiman, aren’t officially tied to Maverick Carter’s league—at least not yet. But with their stake in Paris Saint-Germain, their European connections run deep. Kleiman even thinks the league could be a perfect fit for NBA players pushing 40 who still want to hoop.Still, he’s not worried about it stepping on the NBA’s toes. For now, it’s all just talk—but in this game, anything can happen.What is the Maverick’s League that has interested Kevin Durant?Rich Kleiman isn’t shutting the door on Kevin Durant joining Maverick Carter’s bold new venture. Speaking to CNBC, he teased, “I think everything’s on the table.” Meanwhile, Carter is chasing $5 billion to launch a European league as an “alternative” to the NBA. Details are still a mystery, but Kleiman says it could co-exist with the NBA—like Unrivaled and the WNBA. If this league takes off, things could get interesting fast.Meanwhile, Kleiman sees an opening for change. On Squawk Box, he pointed out how the NBA’s 82-game grind leaves players with little control over their careers. “There is room for disruption,” he said. An alternative league with a shorter schedule and more freedom? It’s an idea that could turn heads. And as Kleiman put it, “I don’t think it’s so crazy to think that those guys could pull this off.”Feb 23, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) gestures to the referee for a foul call against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesWhen asked if Kevin Durant might join the new league, Rich Kleiman couldn’t give a straight answer. At first, it was a hard “no.” Then, he wavered. “I don’t know. I don’t know. Yes—potentially actually,” he admitted. If the timing, economics, and opportunity line up, Kleiman thinks it’s possible. After all, with the right people and vision behind it, who knows what could happen?Well, Kevin Durant may be loyal to the NBA, but the Maverick League has his attention. With $5 billion on the line and a fresh take on player freedom, it’s hard to ignore. Moreover, his agent isn’t ruling anything out—because in today’s game, nothing’s impossible. If the stars align, don’t be surprised if KD takes his shot. After all, “the bag is a bag, man.”The post Kevin Durant Finally Clears Stance on Leaving NBA as He Confirms Truth About $5 Billion Plan appeared first on EssentiallySports.