Phoenix Suns expect to part ways with Kevin Durant this offseason. Could the Spurs be a good landing place?

[Mr. Body]

If that plays out and he rolls off 1 July next year, we’ll still have our picks, and Phoenix will have nothing. In addition,they will have pissed off the agency with the second most NBA clients. That can have ramifications down the road.

Yes, it’s in the possible list of outcomes, but it’s a dumb play.

I think you guys think I'm advocating for it, lol. Just saying they could very well not trade him right now.

[scottspurs]

I would take Jabari anyday over Jalen Green. Jabari is probably worth 3 1sts. Jalen I’m not sure if he gets 1 1st

[baseline bum]

Kevin Pelton from ESPN just dropped and insider piece with information on the Spurs.

He says the Spurs offer for Durant is Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Blake Wesley, Malaki Branham, pick 14 and 2027 hawks 1st

He says the Spurs value Devin Vassell’s shooting and that they would like to keep him or he may be involved in another transaction.

Too much, let him go to Houston or Miami. No reason to give up the Atlanta 2027 for the right to max out a 38YO Durant.

[Mr. Body]

Jalen Green sucks. He can turn in a great game, but he's just not that guy. Biggest problem is he needs a huge number of shots and he's just not productive enough for that, and he's worthless in any other capacity. One of the most overrated thing in the league is a high volume chucker who can't carry a team every game and can't do anything else.

I'd easily trade Jabari for Durant. His minutes dwindled to near nothing against the Warriors and he's just not an efficient player. He rebounds pretty well, but hasn't improved at all. I'd definitely dump him. I'm sure there's pride, though, that they got him for a high draft pick.

[rascal]

Think it's more a bigger move than a bigger star.

If they're giving up assets, I still think Lauri and Collins are in play for the Spurs. If they can't get KD for what they want, I'm good on over paying a little for Lauri or Collins. They both fit great.

There is no bigger move. Spurs are staying with their plan of building with their draft picks.

[baseline bum]

If true, PHX having no interest in Jalen Green would be significant, cause that's the main piece the Rockets are offering in their trade package. Sounds like PHX prefers Jabari Smith Jr. and/or Sengun and Houston isn't willing to give them up. Lol at the idea of refusing to give up a Low-IQ role player like Tara Eason for KD.

Ouch not even Eason?

[LeBowen]

Worse player the Rockets have is Green. Jabari actually showed promise in the playoffs.

The thing is that Jabari is too low on the Rockets list of assets to be considered untouchable.
If Amen, Sengun and '27/'29 Suns FRPs untouchable, you have to give them something.
Suns do the trade if you offer just one of those two picks and salary match.

[Mr. Body]

The thing is that Jabari is too low on the Rockets list of assets to be considered untouchable.
If Amen, Sengun and '27/'29 Suns FRPs untouchable, you have to give them something.
Suns do the trade if you offer just one of those two picks and salary match.

Houston swapping Jabari for Durant is a top 2 team in the west, possible top 2 team in the league, and gives a run for OKC at least for the Finals and may not have a ton of trouble getting to the WCF.

I can't see Jabari freaking Smith stopping me there, if I'm them.

[baseline bum]

Honestly, the ATL picks aren't that valuable.

Neither is an injury prone Durant who you're going to have to max out at age 38.

[baseline bum]

Houston swapping Jabari for Durant is a top 2 team in the west, possible top 2 team in the league, and gives a run for OKC at least for the Finals and may not have a ton of trouble getting to the WCF.

I can't see Jabari freaking Smith stopping me there, if I'm them.

Agreed, I think he's going to Houston if the Suns can swallow their pride and realize they're only getting one of their picks back.

[spurraider21]

Kevin Pelton from ESPN just dropped and insider piece with information on the Spurs.

He says the Spurs offer for Durant is Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Blake Wesley, Malaki Branham, pick 14 and 2027 hawks 1st

He says the Spurs value Devin Vassell’s shooting and that they would like to keep him or he may be involved in another transaction.

im pretty surprised they havent included Devin as part of the deal if thats true.

but if the spurs see him as being worth more than 1 FRP, then it makes sense they'd rather offer 2027 ATL than vassell outright

[Dejounte]

supposedly there for a euro workout session … in a phx suns gym … lmao my ing ass! RC_Drunkford

[LeBowen]

Agreed, I think he's going to Houston if the Suns can swallow their pride and realize they're only getting one of their picks back.

If they don't, it'll end similarly to Jimmy's Sixers trade.

29 year old Butler, Justin Patton for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a SRP.

[spurraider21]

Kevin Pelton from ESPN just dropped and insider piece with information on the Spurs.

He says the Spurs offer for Durant is Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Blake Wesley, Malaki Branham, pick 14 and 2027 hawks 1st

He says the Spurs value Devin Vassell’s shooting and that they would like to keep him or he may be involved in another transaction.

im pretty surprised they havent included Devin as part of the deal if thats true.

but if the spurs see him as being worth more than 1 FRP, then it makes sense they'd rather offer 2027 ATL than vassell outright

if this is the same article, this is not him reporting that this is what the spurs have offered. he's just making some proposals

[scottspurs]

For the Rockets trading Tari Eason would make more sense because he has been injury prone. Probably been a better player than Jalen and Jabari but he has had issues staying healthy.

To be honest if I’m the rockets I draft my future point guard at 10 and stay out of the Durant Business. They need shooting but Udoka has all them guys buying in. They are a lot closer than we are willing to give them credit for. I would save all them assets for a younger bigger fish. Let Durant get traded to a team he won’t extend with and go after him next offseason.

If the Spurs and Rockets hold strong on their offers it feels like Durant will bd going somewhere he doesn’t want to be. Maybe you can go after him at the trade deadline or as a buyout candidate

Suns are so stupid lol trying to build around Booker. I would trade him and let Bradley Beal be the tank commander. No way they can be stupid enough to think they can compete with the Thunder, Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks and Timberwolves over the next decade.

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets clearly want Durant more. Clutch fans is on page 151 in their Durant Thread. Spurstalk slacking at 85 lol

Also clutch fans seems to think Durant will be traded before 5:35 central time today but I couldn’t figure out why? Maybe something to with him wearing #35 lol

It’s an old running joke. Not serious about today.

[Chillen]

If Spurs are Durant's preferred destination he better speak up about it and tell the other teams he will not extend with them. It worked with Fox.

[KobesAchilles]

I would take Jabari anyday over Jalen Green. Jabari is probably worth 3 1sts. Jalen I’m not sure if he gets 1 1st

This is how I know you’ve never seen a single Rockets game

The guy averages 12 points a game. 7 rebounds. Shoots 43% from the field at 6’10 and 35% from 3 on only open shots. As bad a defender as Green is, somehow Smith is just as bad. He can’t defend the perimeter and he can’t defend the basket either. He also can’t dribble and he can’t pass.

Who tf is going to trade 3 FRPs for him???

[Manu20]

If Spurs are Durant's preferred destination he better speak up about it and tell the other teams he will not extend with them. It worked with Fox.

I think Durant wants to do right by the Suns but if push comes to shove I think he will pick a team and let it be known he will only sign an extension with said team. Hopefully that is with the Spurs!

[scottspurs]

This is how I know you’ve never seen a single Rockets game

The guy averages 12 points a game. 7 rebounds. Shoots 43% from the field at 6’10 and 35% from 3 on only open shots. As bad a defender as Green is, somehow Smith is just as bad. He can’t defend the perimeter and he can’t defend the basket either. He also can’t dribble and he can’t pass.

Who tf is going to trade 3 FRPs for him???

Ive seen more Rockets games than you and I can guarantee that. I’ll put a lot of money on that fact.

Jabari is a very good defender, excellent rebounder. His offensive numbers are a product of a broken hand he suffered and him losing some minutes because of that. He lost his rhythm.

[Extra Stout]

Ive seen more Rockets games than you and I can guarantee that. I’ll put a lot of money on that fact.

Jabari is a very good defender, excellent rebounder. His offensive numbers are a product of a broken hand he suffered and him losing some minutes because of that. He lost his rhythm.

I have a hunch you do this for a living.

[scottspurs]

I have a hunch you do this for a living.

I don’t really want to share what I do for a living but I have very close insights on the Rockets in particular. I’m a massive die hard Spurs fan though. I’ll leave it at that

[exstatic]

If Spurs are Durant's preferred destination he better speak up about it and tell the other teams he will not extend with them. It worked with Fox.

I think he’s told the other teams what’s up, and that’s why the offers are .

[exstatic]

I think Durant wants to do right by the Suns but if push comes to shove I think he will pick a team and let it be known he will only sign an extension with said team. Hopefully that is with the Spurs!

I think just the opposite. He’s ing pissed at them for trying to Luka him at the deadline.

[Mr. Body]

I don’t really want to share what I do for a living but I have very close insights on the Rockets in particular. I’m a massive die hard Spurs fan though. I’ll leave it at that

He's a Rockets cheerleader.