That's the gist of it. They can make deals sooner, as we saw Denver do a few years back, but typically they wait until draft night to start announcing deals. Until the draft though it's usually a waiting game. The league seems to prefer it that way as well so nothing detracts from the playoff coverage also.
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That's the gist of it. They can make deals sooner, as we saw Denver do a few years back, but typically they wait until draft night to start announcing deals. Until the draft though it's usually a waiting game. The league seems to prefer it that way as well so nothing detracts from the playoff coverage also.
Bill Simmons thinks a Kevin Durant blockbuster trade could be ‘done already’
Could Kevin Durant’s next basketball home already be a done deal?
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if true hopefully it at least starts a bidding war and hopefully ish doesn't rush into anything - lot of offseason to go - teams haven't even resigned their own players yet
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Any Durant fans want a cheap jersey of where he'll be next year? Might be able to profit selling the new one.
Who has the best offer for KD: Spurs, Wolves, Knicks, Rockets, Raptors, or Heat?'
The rumors and flying and a Durant trade could happen any time in the coming weeks.
Who has the best offer for KD: Spurs, Wolves, Knicks, Rockets, Raptors, or Heat?'
The rumors and flying and a Durant trade could happen any time in the coming weeks.www.si.com
Add a pick to that Minnesota deal and I'd be all over that. Gobert instead of Randle would make that a hard deal to beat.
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Sixers get:
KD
Suns get:
Paul George
28’ Clippers unprotected
31’ Sixers unprotected
KD
Suns get:
Paul George
28’ Clippers unprotected
31’ Sixers unprotected
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pg and book will never ever ever ever happen same with luka some ish just can never be undone
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That whole thing seemed entirely on Paul George's end, being way up in his feelings for some reason, and I expect this last season humbled him immensely.
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I believe that is incorrect.
The only teams that cannot make trades right now are the Pacers and Thunder, everyone else can wheel and deal. But I recall hearing something at some point that the NBA highly discourages anything that would distract from the finals.
I found this.
Per NBA.com, teams are free to make trades after their season has ended.
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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
Yes, they key word is highlighted.
We could have a deal agreed to already, or we could be playing teams against each other... or our new GM doesn't understand the rules and is using the NBA trade machine on ESPN in hopes that it's somehow official.
All are possibilities.
But legitimately, I think the deadline for a lot of option contracts is right before the draft, so that is probably a massive factor in stymieing any big money trade from being commenced.
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And some surprise teams expected to be in the mix for Durant.
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"Execs see the East as wide open next year"
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And some surprise teams expected to be in the mix for Durant.
~Shams on Pat McAfee show
"Execs see the East as wide open next year"
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Shams expects Durant to be traded before the draft.
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Kevin Durant and business partner, Rich Kleiman, are sorting through trade options per Shams Charania.
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Not a fan of that. I can understand asking for a list of teams from him but the decision should be handled by the Suns to benefit the Suns and if it happens to benefit KD? Then good for him.
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If there are a number of teams on the list, I'm likely okay with it. I don't want it to be like the Jimmy Butler trade last season.
Hopefully sorting through trades now will expedite it.
I agree I'm just concerned we'll send KD to where he wants to go instead of receiving the best package possible. That essentially rules out the San Antonio deal, unless the #2 pick is in play.
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It will likely be a compromise situation. Too bad Durant couldn't have been traded to the Warriors last season, but we know how that went.
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Report: Kevin Durant trade talks percolating with Suns
The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant business partner Rich Kleiman have met "multiple times" to consider trade scenarios, reports Shams Charania.
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I dont buy that. I can see asking for what we gave up for him in 2023 but we'll never get that. Half would be lucky. No rumored deals have been close to that either. Windhorst doesn't have any sources and is throwing out ideas, IMO.
