Durant to Suns

[Phrazbit]

The kicker of the “what Durant is really worth” argument right now is it’s going to be near impossible to tell what’s truth and what’s fiction because we have such a woefully unqualified GM/Owner pulling the trigger on the trade.

If the bounty back sucks, you’ll have the Durant Is The Devil crowd say “I told you he was near worthless!” while the Durant could still net us solid building blocks will be able to say “This is why having a novice GM is a disaster.”

The trade utterly ruined the franchise. There is no getting around it.

When grading the original trade, I don't think what we get back trading him off matters much. Even the most optimistic idea of a KD trade gives us parts that won't matter for many more years.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The trade utterly ruined the franchise. There is no getting around it.

When grading the original trade, I don't think what we get back trading him off matters much. Even the most optimistic idea of a KD trade gives us parts that won't matter for many more years.

Who is still talking about the original grade? Almost unanimously everyone here gives it an F, even its biggest backers.

The conversation NOW is… eh forget it.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Who is still talking about the original grade? Almost unanimously everyone here gives it an F, even its biggest backers.

The conversation NOW is… eh forget it.

the kd trade and drafting stix over hali - let's talk about it - get all up in there - lfg

 

[Dan H]

Never seen him play but Vassel doesn’t seem like much to me, looking at his stats. Mediocre 3P shooter, low efficiency FG%, doesn’t do anything interesting in terms of assists or rebounds. That’s a 30M contract?

 

[Mainstreet]

So it sounds like the deal for Vassell +14 could have real legs. I would hope we might get something else besides that, possibly some future picks as well. If that's the best we can do, at least it's a start.

I really wish we would also be moving Booker for a stock of younger players plus picks, but it sounds like there's no chance of that now. We better hit it out of the park on ALL of the picks we currently have or else we are back to those Suns teams of 2015-2019 except without the benefit of having our own high picks.

The Suns really needed the expertise of a top, experienced NBA GM this summer to evaluate the situation and make the best moves possible. This is where Mat Ishbia needed to spend the money. Then, if the Suns had hired a young head coach like Ott, no one would have thought twice about it because they would know the GM was making the decisions. Now it's like rule by an ownership committee.

Because of the above, almost every move this offseason will be second guessed. I keep hoping there is a wizard behind the curtain pulling the strings that is competent.

Let's hope there is some competition in a trade for Durant, get the best deal possible and move on. The Suns could do worse than the trade with the Spurs, although I'm hoping they can do better.

In regard to Devin Booker, the Suns are lucky he wants to be here. Maybe he can be the cornerstone of the Suns rebuild. If not, the Suns are going to be hard to watch for a long time. Again, this is where the decision of a top GM would be respected, whether to keep Booker or not. Personally, I'd like to see Devin retire as a Sun.

 

[GatorAZ]

Never seen him play but Vassel doesn’t seem like much to me, looking at his stats. Mediocre 3P shooter, low efficiency FG%, doesn’t do anything interesting in terms of assists or rebounds. That’s a 30M contract?

We need salary coming back because KD makes $50+ mil. Vassell is a good player but nothing special. The Spurs have a bunch of picks to trade for the Dejounte Murray deal.

 

[Folster]

Never seen him play but Vassel doesn’t seem like much to me, looking at his stats. Mediocre 3P shooter, low efficiency FG%, doesn’t do anything interesting in terms of assists or rebounds. That’s a 30M contract?

I don't see how he fits with Booker. Perhaps a 3rd team would be included.

 

[BirdGangThing]

We need salary coming back because KD makes $50+ mil.

this is how we got bealed

 

[Ronin]

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/kevin-durant-trade-spurs-suns-rockets-20365314.php

 

[95pro]

Vassel meh. I don’t understand the fit with the team.

And 14th pick I’m not sure what the plan is here but to add a newer rookie on top of Dunn and Oso just seems like we are trying to rebuild but not fully committed.

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't see how he fits with Booker. Perhaps a 3rd team would be included.

I've heard a third team discussed.

IMO, the most important thing is getting young talent and draft picks in return. If the Suns add talent, they will have talent to use or trade. What they can't afford is making more bad trades.

 

[Sparky16]

The Suns really needed the expertise of a top, experienced NBA GM this summer to evaluate the situation and make the best moves possible. This is where Mat Ishbia needed to spend the money. Then, if the Suns had hired a young head coach like Ott, no one would have thought twice about it because they would know the GM was making the decisions. Now it's like rule by an ownership committee.

Because of the above, almost every move this offseason will be second guessed. I keep hoping there is a wizard behind the curtain pulling the strings that is competent.

Let's hope there is some competition in a trade for Durant, get the best deal possible and move on. The Suns could do worse than the trade with the Spurs, although I'm hoping they can do better.

In regard to Devin Booker, the Suns are lucky he wants to be here. Maybe he can be the cornerstone of the Suns rebuild. If not, the Suns are going to be hard to watch for a long time. Again, this is where the decision of a top GM would be respected, whether to keep Booker or not. Personally, I'd like to see Devin retire as a Sun.

If the Suns are smart - they trade him. Its gonna be ugly real quick and the value of a return will only get worse next year

 

[Sparky16]

Knicks reportedly attempted to trade for Kevin Durant this season, could revisit deal amid offseason changes

The Knicks reportedly tried to get Durant at the NBA trade deadline. Could they try to make a blockbuster offseason deal?

sports.yahoo.com

The only way I take Towns for KD is if there is a way to flip Beal for Bridges along w/it and I don't know if You can do that

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Suns are smart - they trade him. Its gonna be ugly real quick and the value of a return will only get worse next year

The Suns cashed in almost all their assets in 2023. What has the new Suns ownership and front office proved since then?

I'd like to keep something good around rather than see the Suns trade Booker for a bag of corn chips.

Booker's loyalty should be worth something to the fans.

 

[Hoop Head]

We need salary coming back because KD makes $50+ mil. Vassell is a good player but nothing special. The Spurs have a bunch of picks to trade for the Dejounte Murray deal.

All rumors I've seen have just the #14 pick headed to the Suns in a KD deal. That alone isn't enough. We'd need a 3rd team to take on Vassell for more picks.

 

[Ronin]

Kevin Durant’s Departure From Suns Is Practically Sealed

Kevin Durant’s time with the Phoenix Suns appears to be nearing its inevitable end, as a trade is reportedly viewed as a foregone conclusion within NBA circles.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Ronin]

Kevin Durant trade suitor: Raptors could be involved

The Toronto Raptors could emerge as a suitor in a trade for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Friday.

arizonasports.com

 

[GatorAZ]

KD isn’t approving a trade to Toronto.

 

[BirdGangThing]

KD isn’t approving a trade to Toronto.

he's a big drake fan but no freakin way

 

[Ronin]

Kevin Durant Trade Odds: Rockets, Spurs Set as Favorites for Suns Star's Next Team

Kevin Durant is likely going to be on the move from the Phoenix Suns in the offseason, and oddsmakers have recently released odds for his next team. The Houston

www.si.com

 

[Ronin]

Stephen A. Smith Shockingly Lists Miami Heat As Kevin Durant Destination

The Phoenix Suns have opened the market for Kevin Durant. The two-time champion unfortunately couldn't replicate his Golden State success in Phoenix, as the tea

www.si.com

 

[Yuma]

So we are supposedly going to try and trade KD before the draft. That's in two weeks. Almost everyone agrees that being under the second apron would give the Suns more options when trading KD. It could be done by waiving certain players. Why are we not seeing any transactions? Do they have to wait until after the Finals?

 

[Chaplin]

So we are supposedly going to try and trade KD before the draft. That's in two weeks. Almost everyone agrees that being under the second apron would give the Suns more options when trading KD. It could be done by waiving certain players. Why are we not seeing any transactions? Do they have to wait until after the Finals?

I could be wrong, but technically we are still in the 2024-2025 season. It’s not even the actual offseason yet. So there are contract considerations until the Finals are over.

 

[elindholm]

I could be wrong, but technically we are still in the 2024-2025 season. It’s not even the actual offseason yet. So there are contract considerations until the Finals are over.

I bet you're right. Also, the trade deadline for "this season" has passed.

 

[Mainstreet]

So we are supposedly going to try and trade KD before the draft. That's in two weeks. Almost everyone agrees that being under the second apron would give the Suns more options when trading KD. It could be done by waiving certain players. Why are we not seeing any transactions? Do they have to wait until after the Finals?

I found this.

Per NBA.com, teams are free to make trades after their season has ended.

By NBA.com Staff:

When can teams begin trading again?​

Teams will be free to make trades again after their season has ended.

NBA Trade Deadline 2025: Dates, News & Everything You Need To Know

The window for teams to make in-season trades has closed. See all the moves and upcoming free agents.

www.nba.com