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

[LeBowen]

Fox/Harper
Castle
Durant/Champagnie
Collins/Sochan
Wemby

That wing duo would be too slow, can't ask 37 year old KD to play SF.
I like Collins, but if we're getting KD we need a small forward.

With that roster Champagnie would have to start, but Mitch doesn't rate him considering his role this season and he'd shove Jeremy in there.

Idk, I honestly feel like we're going in circles. There are valid arguments for and against KD trade, I guess we'll have to wait until the trade goes down.
Another thing with getting KD instead of role players is the usage distribution.
I'd take him only if he accepts the FIBA role as the executioner, he shouldn't have the ball much.

[SpursFan86]

Yeah I don’t see the logic with Toronto at all. They’re clearly nowhere close to contending. Why in the would you give up a top 10 pick this year + other pieces for Durant when he’s made it clear he doesn’t want to extend with them?

With KD being vehemently anti-Minnesota, I really think it’s just down to SA/Houston/Miami. All 3 teams have been reported as not giving Phoenix the package they were hoping for, so it really seems like it’s just a matter of time until Phoenix sucks it up and decides to take whichever offer they like the most.

[TowelWaver]

All 3 teams have been reported as not giving Phoenix the package they were hoping for, so it really seems like it’s just a matter of time until Phoenix sucks it up and decides to take whichever offer they like the most.

Or hate the least.

[Seventyniner]

Yeah I don’t see the logic with Toronto at all. They’re clearly nowhere close to contending. Why in the would you give up a top 10 pick this year + other pieces for Durant when he’s made it clear he doesn’t want to extend with them?

With KD being vehemently anti-Minnesota, I really think it’s just down to SA/Houston/Miami. All 3 teams have been reported as not giving Phoenix the package they were hoping for, so it really seems like it’s just a matter of time until Phoenix sucks it up and decides to take whichever offer they like the most.

Why would the Raptors trade for Ingram? Why would they give up a first for Poeltl?

It only takes one dumb FO to overpay, and that's what the Suns are counting on.

[Mugen]

If KD isn't coming to SA then I can't think of a better landing spot for him than Toronto tbh

[scott]

Feel bad for my man HB for having to deal with these rumors. Homeboy did nothing but waive his trade kicker, give back to the San Antonio community, be an iron man for us on the court... and now his name being tossed around like he's some kind of Devin Vassell level bum.

[cd98]

RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley & Jakob Poeltl and the 9th Pick? That's a better haul than what we got for Kawhi. Not sure why Raptors are dying to throw assets at a one year rental that won't likely even get them to the playoffs.

[baseline bum]

If the Spurs and Suns do end up making a deal, they’d have to meet somewhere in the middle. What would be the middle ground behind those two proposals? Vassell, Sochan, Barnes, and the 14th pick? Vassell, Barnes, the 14th pick, and two first rounders?

Would either of those two deals be worth it?

Three firsts for old ass Durant is ridiculous.

[baseline bum]

You don't think Durant is worth two 1st's?

Nope, and especially not two of Atlanta's firsts.

[cd98]

Right. There is no meet in the middle. Given all the variables, Vassell, HB, and the 14th pick, and some 2nd rounders are the best offer. And to be honest, if I were the Spurs, I wouldn't trade the 14th pick. I'd give them a top 5 protected Spurs first round pick in 2026.

[Mr. Body]

Miami is now considered the favorite. Repeat: Miami Heat are the favorites.

[LeBowen]

Miami is now considered the favorite. Repeat: Miami Heat are the favorites.

Is Riley really going to trade Ware for 37 year old KD?
Would be a great win now trade for Miami if they can get rid of Rozier and/or Robinson.

[Mr. Body]

Is Riley really going to trade Ware for 37 year old KD?
Would be a great win now trade for Miami if they can get rid of Rozier and/or Robinson.

I mean, I kind of would, but I don't believe in Ware.

[LeBowen]

I mean, I kind of would, but I don't believe in Ware.

He averaged 11/10 as a starter, him and Adebayo seem to be a good combo, he's easily Heat's best young player and more valuable than anything we're offering.

[Mr. Body]

He averaged 11/10 as a starter, him and Adebayo seem to be a good combo, he's easily Heat's best young player and more valuable than anything we're offering.

He might be good. Big motivation issues and I think teams will figure him out.

[BatManu20]

Lol Knicks.

[LeBowen]

Actually a smart decision by them.
He could've joined in 2019, but he chose the Nets.


Although it would be really entertaining to see him clash with NY media.

He might be good. Big motivation issues and I think teams will figure him out.

Interesting, I never heard about those issues.

[spurraider21]

Gambo said he thinks Miami is out of it, says there are better offers. still thinks a deal getting done this week

[vy65]

Gambo said he thinks Miami is out of it, says there are better offers. still thinks a deal getting done this week

Memba 4 days ago when Gambo said a deal would be done in 72 hours?

[spurraider21]

Memba 4 days ago when Gambo said a deal would be done in 72 hours?

not specifically

[Spurs9]

Really hope we don't end up with this dude having to pay $60mil a year for him in a extension.

[Mr. Body]

Actually a smart decision by them.
He could've joined in 2019, but he chose the Nets.


Although it would be really entertaining to see him clash with NY media.



Interesting, I never heard about those issues.

He played one year at Oregon before getting recruited over because he wasn't engaged. He had a good subsequent year at Indiana. He may have solved those issues. He's what you'd want from a center, can block shots and even has a good touch. Riley has a good eye and centers are really hard to come by nowadays. I still think three years of Durant might be worth it, because Miami isn't going anywhere otherwise. But don't know.

[RC_Drunkford]

Miami is now considered the favorite. Repeat: Miami Heat are the favorites.

No, Gambo just said there are better offers on the table than Miami's. Suns propaganga machines are working overtime, yet they ain't getting anything better than what was offered. They are desperate, otherwise this deal would've gone through already.

Three firsts for old ass Durant is ridiculous.

looks like that was in the yahoo article which was based on infos from the twitter bot "insider". So most likely false info.

That wing duo would be too slow, can't ask 37 year old KD to play SF.
I like Collins, but if we're getting KD we need a small forward.

With that roster Champagnie would have to start, but Mitch doesn't rate him considering his role this season and he'd shove Jeremy in there.

Idk, I honestly feel like we're going in circles. There are valid arguments for and against KD trade, I guess we'll have to wait until the trade goes down.
Another thing with getting KD instead of role players is the usage distribution.
I'd take him only if he accepts the FIBA role as the executioner, he shouldn't have the ball much.

he can play the 3 with his size. If you want more wiggle room replace John Collins with LaRavia who would only cost 10-12 million. Plenty of possibilities.

He averaged 11/10 as a starter, him and Adebayo seem to be a good combo, he's easily Heat's best young player and more valuable than anything we're offering.

which is why the Heat view him as untouchable

Lol Knicks.

completely made up. After the Brooklyn Nets fiasco he said something like " the Knicks". He absolutely doesn't want to play there.

Memba 4 days ago when Gambo said a deal would be done in 72 hours?

exactly. Shows you they gotta settle for less, cause they cleary aren't getting what they would like

He played one year at Oregon before getting recruited over because he wasn't engaged. He had a good subsequent year at Indiana. He may have solved those issues. He's what you'd want from a center, can block shots and even has a good touch. Riley has a good eye and centers are really hard to come by nowadays. I still think three years of Durant might be worth it, because Miami isn't going anywhere otherwise. But don't know.

they not going anywhere with KD either

[benefactor]

I still don't see how people don't see that Kevin Durant is the perfect player for a three-year window if you can manage the costs. A veteran like him with how he plays and how he will age is perfect for a roster like the Spurs. All this hand waving is kind of ridiculous honestly. He is Kevin ing Durant. He still playing close to an All-Star level and there's no reason to believe he's going to fall off some kind of cliff in 2 years. By the time he's gone the young players start to develop fully and Wemby is beginning to take on his final form. Much higher chance of reward than risk.

[Uriel]

Kevin Durant wants:

1. Warm weather
2. No income tax

We all want that.