Kevin Durant to be traded this offseason by Suns per Brian Windhorst

At his age and one year remaining I wouldn’t give anything more than FVV and one FRP for Durant.

For Booker I’d no longer offer Green. They could have their picks back, Brooks and Cam. Take it or leave it.

 

To me it is more related the extension he seeks.No one will pay him 2 years 120M. The trade package more likely includes Jabari+picks.

 

You don't have any idea whether the narratives about KD to the Rockets are fake, or not. None of us do.

We just have to wait and see what happens.

Anybody here who thinks they know what Rafa Stone is thinking is deluding themselves.

BTW, what exactly is a "legit rumor"?

 

Why won’t anyone pay him? The same exact thing was said about butler, yet he got his 2 year max and he’s not close to kd.

 

Isn't Butler better at Defense, also GSW wanted KD, but KD hesitated......there is still some anger with Draymond I believe.

Lebron pre-Luka trade, KD were always on top of their list....well known.

 

I don't think most things are fake but is it serious enough.....for the teams and for the player.

A legit rumor does not exist for me but when a coach for example is commenting on this, then it is legit news.

Or when Rob Pelinka said, he almost had that player.....that is more something he would write into his memoirs....his biography.

 

I don't count an example as GSW was desperate to make trade. I can't see any team like them for KD.

 

Teams are always desperate for stars. If a worse player can get the max, not sure why kd can’t. Makes no sense.

 

strong pass

 

This is the same boat I am on.

Word is that they want to shed $$. So FVV would be gold for them.

 

This...I can 100% guarantee you, like Butler, KD's extension is being brought up in trade and yes someone will pay him. His trade value is down but he is getting paid.

 

katie can teach our young core how to make cupcakes and make burner accounts.

 

The Knicks would make a lot of sense if they get bounced early. I can see a deal where Bridges returns to PHX, the fans hate their org right now and bringing back Bridges may appease them because they feel they were close with that squad a few years ago.

Any team that is open to spending and seems desperate enough / willing to take on risk would be open to KD. Ant is going to get frustrated if they get bounced in the first round too and Minny may start pulling desperation moves to keep Ant happy. Remember how bad things looked for them at the beginning of the season and the interviews Ant was doing. Trading KAT for Randle was already a high risk move, they are capable of making these.

Giannis and the Bucks are in a similar situation as Minny in that they may need to make some big moves to show Giannis they are trying. Not sure if holding onto Dame makes sense. A Lillard for KD swap is possible.

Clippers and Lakers are going to pick up the phone, it will just come down to finding the assets, i never question an LA team's ability to pull off lopsided deals.

Miami was tired of Butler's antics and he was asking for a lot, but they still wanted him around before he started all of that. I think they would be willing to pay KD that money over Butler. A team with Herro, Bam, KD and the right role players and elite coaching could put them back where they were a couple of years ago.

The Mavs have their backs against the wall too and are unpredictable and want to win now. Getting a team w KD, AD, and Kyrie although injury prone, will give them a better shot than they have now. As bad as that Luka trade was, the rest of their team is pretty well balanced, especially w Kyrie back.

The 76ers are another desperate team with a limited window and GM and President that are willing to swing for the fences (they might as well since they could be fired by next year), if they can find a home for PG somehow i think they give up some assets to get KD. If they don't turn it around by next year, they are likely going to blow the whole thing up anyways, so they might as well go all in. The Suns also seem desperate and their ownership may end up replacing KD w win now guys to pair with Booker. They may get a Paul George or Damian Lillard type swap.

There are many desperate teams with aging stars and a limited window or stars in their prime that are getting frustrated by not having enough help. If a team is willing to give Paul George 4 years $211M last summer, then giving KD half of that should be easy.

I also think the Spurs could have an outside chance of KD as well, if Pop returns then those odds increase. Without Pop, I still think they can start adding pieces around Wemby to compete next year.

If the Rockets get booted in the first round w Jalen shooting 25% in a couple of games, you know they will pick up the phone at a minimum.

 

Shams: mutual interest between Durant and multiple teams at deadline (Rockets being one of them)

Tim MacMahon (via “Rockets sources” aka Patrick Fertitta): Yeah there were talks but they called us, we didn’t call them — “The Suns had also discussed frameworks of potential Durant trades with the Timberwolves, Miami Heat and Rockets, according to league sources, some of whom also mentioned the New York Knicks as a potential fit. Rockets sources told ESPN their discussions with Phoenix were initiated by the Suns.”

What history actually tells us: Rockets have twice bet against KD-led teams.

So I kinda agree and am somewhat skeptical they are actually interested.
(Booker another story)

On paper, intriguing as hell. Insert this 7 foot freak shooter on a team that struggles to shoot. Wow! Great! But will he hold up for a coach that demands 100% on the defensive end? And does he want to play for a coach like Thibodeau or Udoka?

In reality, hasn’t worked anywhere but the super team in Golden State but it’s gonna work here? 37 years old and let’s be real, he’s probably getting a 2-year extension with whatever team he chooses, just as our kids are getting paid. And for a guy that misses time.

(Mostly ankle, calf, achilles)

2024-25: 3/31/25 Ankle | 2/4/25 Ankle | 1/28/25 Thumb | 12/4/24 Ankle | 11/9/24 Calf
2023-24: 1/1/24 Hamstring | 12/7/23 Ankle | 11/24/23 Foot
2022-23: 4/8/23 Ankle | 3/8/23 Ankle | 1/8/23 Knee | 12/10/22 Knee
2021-22: 1/15/22 Knee | 12/29/21 Health protocols | 12/18/21 Health & safety protocols | 12/17/21 Ankle | 11/19/21 Shoulder
2020-21: 4/30/21 Injury Management | 4/18/21 Thigh | 2/14/21 Hamstring | 2/5/21 Health and Safety Protocols | 1/29/21 Injury Recovery-Rest | 1/22/21 Achilles Injury Recovery | 1/9/21 Health and Safety Protocols | 1/4/21 Health and Safety Protocols
2019-20: didn’t play
2018-19: 6/10/19 Achilles | 5/9/19 Calf | 3/11/19 Right Ankle Contusion | 12/24/18 Ankle

Timberwolves?
Knicks have some salaries to play with.
Spurs have some salaries to play with. Are they ready to win now with VW, KD & Fox?
South Beach and chill?
Not really mentioned but still think Dallas could jump in.

 

Absolutely no one is going to give KD a guaranteed 2 year $120m extension. Will bet anything on it. That's why it's being floated as a starting point for negotiations.

Someone will offer him a 1+1 extension where the second year is a team option. Then KD will have to decide to take that or not extend and bet on himself. If he declines all extensions, his trade value drops even further.

I think he gets traded for the same price as Kyrie got traded to the Mavs. Also similar to Butler to Warriors. Definitely think we should do it at that price if the opportunity comes up. We can keep his minutes low for the regular season and get 2 great offensive seasons out of him. Not at the level of before, but well above what we need to climb into the top 10 in TS% and create spacing for Green/Amen/Sengun.

 

Id take him this team is close. Maybe it doesn't work out but this team should be the win now mode

 

He wouldn't start on the Rockets.....how will he take it? He reminds me of a declining Melo just a better shooter, but pretty crap at defense.

DD

 

Durant wouldn’t start. LOL. This may be your dumbest take of all time.

 

Nope not here he wouldnt.

DD

 

There is not one team in this league benching Kevin Durant.

The more I think about it, the more I'd like KD here if he can be had for a reasonable price. This guy isn't dumb. He knows that he's seen as a bandwagon guy who couldn't be the alpha on a title team. That was Steph's team and everyone knows it. They even won another ring after he left!

The only way to salvage his legacy is to join a team like us, Minnesota, San Antonio, etc. He'll have to wing a ring as the "best player" at least by name recognition.

I think we offer him the best chance at this. Yes, he'll need to defend, but only at an average level. We have so many wings, he won't need to bust his ass for 35 minutes a night on both ends of the court. He can put in a decent effort, manage his minutes efficiently, and just get bucket when we need one and that's a title contending team right there. He's surrounded by a ton of kids who will do all the dirty work for him and push the tempo to relieve pressure. He will be able to rely on Sengun and Jalen to be the second and third options when he's having a rare off night. Plus, I think guys respect Ime and won't bullshit him.