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

[SpursFan86]

Really really curious about the pu pu platter was dangling for PHX ..Got to think Wesley & Branham were thrown in there

Keldon + Barnes + Branham + Wesley + seven SRPs

[Mr. Body]

Sounds like MIA nor SAS were including a first round pick. Rockets have too many young players as it is and might have bailed on this year's pick anyway.

[heyheymymy]

Agree with the KD fall off concerns. I liked the idea if it wasn't an overpay bc KD as a cherry on top works but if you give up too much core to instead hand reins to a 37 year old it's a heck of a gamble.

KD as a bonus to come in and push you over the top while keeping most the main future promise guys was the only way I was cool with it. Couldn't reconcile sending spare parts and PHX saving face with such a return so no trade occurred.

[Blizzardwizard]

can't wait for this thread and Gutless Worms to get bumped when he drops 30 PTS/10 REB/5 AST on us at toyota center in january

part one is complete

[LeBowen]

I don’t see it that way. Rather, both he and Keldon have such trade value that no one will take them without some additional compensation .

Keldon's contract isn't that bad, just two years left, $17.5M per.
Not a positive asset, but we wouldn't need to attach anything to move him.

If Devin is staying, he better get his together because if he has another bad season he goes into negative asset territory.

[thOOdee]

Great spurs didn’t overpay. Plus for those saying the 14 gets kicked down the road, i think aren’t reading the situation deeply enough. Spurs are banking on youth to get to the next level by not providing a stronger package for the perfect vet in durant. And development time is running out. there is no way spurs continue riding with all of dv, kj, sochan, wesley and brahnam.so unless NO is gifting tm iii for the 14th, mark the spurs probably getting essengue at the 14th.

[Dejounte]

Anyone know what he could mean with this gif?

[spursistan]

Keldon + Barnes + Branham + Wesley + seven SRPs

Which explains Spurs losing steam and not featuring as a "finalist" team. It was a massive lowball bordering on disrespectful. I'm pretty sure Minny/Toronto had better offer than us, but KD wouldn't commit to extend there.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Is that trade legal even after July 6th?

Should be after some cap maneuvering. Rockets should definitely be under the first apron for one. They'll probably decline FVV's option and restructure his contract.

I still would expect a third team to eventually be pulled in, some contracts added here and there, etc.

[Ice009]

Which explains Spurs losing steam and not featuring as a "finalist" team. It was a massive lowball bordering on disrespectful. I'm pretty sure Minny/Toronto had better offer than us, but KD wouldn't commit to extend there.

Wow, Spurs weren't even a finalist. Must mean their offer was total garbage. lol.

[Mugen]

Barnes + Filler + 14 should be enough to get back a starter tbh. I hope they’re still actively combing the market.

[Ice009]

Should be after some cap maneuvering. Rockets should definitely be under the first apron for one. They'll probably decline FVV's option and restructure his contract.

I still would expect a third team to eventually be pulled in, some contracts added here and there, etc.

F#ck FVV. Wasn't he the guy in the Raptors Championship celebration video with Kawhi yelling "F#ck Pop"? I hope he gets kicked to the F@cking curb.

[$pursDynasty]

Great spurs didn’t overpay. Plus for those saying the 14 gets kicked down the road, i think aren’t reading the situation deeply enough. Spurs are banking on youth to get to the next level by not providing a stronger package for the perfect vet in durant. And development time is running out. there is no way spurs continue riding with all of dv, kj, sochan, wesley and brahnam.so unless NO is gifting tm iii for the 14th, mark the spurs probably getting essengue at the 14th.

A TMIII and Herb Jones for #14 & a couple of 2nd round picks would be nice.

[DPG21920]

Should be after some cap maneuvering. Rockets should definitely be under the first apron for one. They'll probably decline FVV's option and restructure his contract.

I still would expect a third team to eventually be pulled in, some contracts added here and there, etc.

But what about PHX side? I thought they could not take in more than they gave out (and cannot aggregate to send money to a third team)? Brooks + Jalen money > KD’s

[Bruno]

Good news. Spurs weren't really at a stage were giving up true assets for a 37 years old player made sense. They should suround the Fox/Harper/Castle/Wembanyama core with the right role players. I also wouldn't be surprised if Spurs' FO think that Vassell and Sochan belong to that right role player crew.

[benefactor]

Eh, this is a double bad event. Not only do we miss out on KD, but the commitment to the friendship crew remains. It's not just missing out on the player, it's the that we're still keeping together.

Houston had the better offer. Let Wright continue to cook. We don't have to pass judgment quite yet. Believe me...I'll be at the front of the line when it's time to

[RC_Drunkford]

RC_Drunkford get in here and spin this

time to change my avatar

[Mr. Body]

Wow, Spurs weren't even a finalist. Must mean their offer was total garbage. lol.

The Spurs estimated what they thought Durant was worth to them and offered no more.

[LeBowen]

But what about PHX side? I thought they could not take in more than they gave out (and cannot aggregate to send money to a third team)? Brooks + Jalen money > KD’s

Incoming salaries are limited to 110% above first apron.
Green+Brooks are at $54.45M for the next season, KD is at $54.7M.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

I'm lowkey glad Dillon Brooks is off the rockets, he always gave us problems

Wemby stopper

[DPG21920]

Incoming salaries are limited to 110% above first apron.
Green+Brooks are at $54.45M for the next season, KD is at $54.7M.

I thought PHX was 2nd apron

[Dejounte]

[Ice009]

The Spurs estimated what they thought Durant was worth to them and offered no more.

It's just interesting that it doesn't look like they cared to get him. I wonder if Durant feels slighted that they didn't put a better package together to try and get him. It makes it look like the interest was one way only on Durant's side.

[Mr. Body]

I continue to say this, Kevin Durant next year would have been awesome for us. Kevin Durant after that point would have become more of a problem. Either:

1. He falls off and you're paying him $50 million a year for a guy who is all but done.

or

2. He's still good, which is great, but now Dylan Harper is really coming on and ready to achieve his best outcomes, but we still have Durant needing 20 shots a game.

I estimate the Spurs knew these two outcomes and that's why they didn't want to offer too much.

[itzsoweezee]

Houston was the obvious trade. I’m glad San Antonio didn’t get into a bidding war. This front office has been making the right decisions the last couple of years and continue to not outsmart themselves.