NEW YORK • A new team has joined the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, and it’s the same team that pried away another Nets superstar.

After acquiring James Harden in a Ben Simmons swap last season, the Philadelphia 76ers have joined the pursuit of the 12-time All-star and two-time NBA Finals MVP, according to Sportsnet New York’s Ian Begley.

The SNY report, however, noted the Boston Celtics as Durant’s preferred trade destination and added a tidbit: Durant wants to play with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart if he’s moved to Boston.