Durant to Suns
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I agree we won't get close to what we paid, but if a couple rival teams - say Houston and SA, who see themselves as on the cusp of being dominant over one another with KD - get into a bidding war, we could get a pretty decent haul. We just have to hope basic competitive psychology prevails over good sense on their part.
NBA Insider Reveals Heat's Possible Kevin Durant Trade Package
The Miami Heat could pull off a massive blockbuster swap for a superstar Phoenix Suns forward.
New York Knicks Have Clear Stance on Kevin Durant Trade
The New York Knicks reportedly have a clear stance on a potential trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant this offseason.
Examining the Suns' Kevin Durant trade market
Let's begin the discussion about the main storyline for the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2025 NBA Draft: Kevin Durant's new home.
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New York Knicks Have Clear Stance on Kevin Durant Trade
The New York Knicks reportedly have a clear stance on a potential trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant this offseason.sports.yahoo.com
That was probably the worse deal of all the mentioned teams. Kat soft as tissue.
i think kat was the starter who said he wanted thibs gone
and the thunder rolls...
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If you can’t get a great deal for Durant I’m in the maybe consider keeping him camp. It doesn’t make any sense to give him away for a crap deal. Can’t just trade him for crap or draft picks for 2030 that’s just dumb.
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The trade I proposed is a great deal for the Suns. Two unprotected picks for a 37 year old.
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If you're looking to make the team better over the next few years by trading KD, that's just not likely to happen. The best we can hope for is to acquire assets that will still have good value when we've paid off all our draft debts.
Yes, KD was our best player last season. We are not going to replace his 27ppg.
Man were the morning sports hosts on Unsportsmanlike ripping the Suns this morning. Actually, they were ripping the Suns and anyone else who thinks the Suns will get ANYTHING comparable to what they gave up for KD.
I am sure the conversation stemmed from crazy stories like this:
Suns Reportedly Eye Kevin Durant Trade Package 'Comparable' to What They Sent Nets
Then, of course, they ran down what the Suns gave up for Durant: Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected future first-round picks, and a 2028 first-round pick swap.
The hosts went on and on about how KD is older now and that there is no way the compensation will come close to that and that even KD himself would not want a team giving up that much for him because it would hurt whichever team he is going to.
I am sure the conversation stemmed from crazy stories like this:
Suns Reportedly Eye Kevin Durant Trade Package 'Comparable' to What They Sent Nets
Then, of course, they ran down what the Suns gave up for Durant: Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected future first-round picks, and a 2028 first-round pick swap.
The hosts went on and on about how KD is older now and that there is no way the compensation will come close to that and that even KD himself would not want a team giving up that much for him because it would hurt whichever team he is going to.
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I understand your point, but I don't want the Suns to extend Durant's contract either, which is what he wants.
IMO, he wouldn't be a happy camper essentially playing as an expiring contract.
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I doubt the Suns are trying to trade Durant for a comparable haul. Of course, one wants to set the asking price high and negotiate from there.
Sports media like to talk with the offseason approaching.
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And he finished the season strong by missing the last 7 games?
I'm so ready to move on from the Kevin Durant era in Phoenix that only won 36 games last season.
Zach Lowe Admits Kevin Durant To The Timberwolves Is Challenging
The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in trading for Kevin Durant, but Zach Lowe has echoed some worries about the team losing valuable depth.
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Gambo says a lot of stuff in the media about the Durant trade is not even close.
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I don’t mind them asking. Have to start negotiating high. Will have a problem with it if that’s where they stay and miss a deal as a result.
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If you can't get a great deal for Durant, you shouldn't be a GM. There are at least 5 contending teams that are DESPERATE for a scorer like KD. The GM should be trying to extract every ounce of value, and tell KD's team to pound sand.
