Suns trade Kevin Durant to the Rockets

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I've thought about this as well to some degree, but let me pose a scenario.

As it stands KD is a test run. He is on a team he WOULD sign an extension with but there's no guarantee that happens.
There is a chance he doesn't move the needle there (a la his time here) and they don't extend him.

It would be very out of the ordinary but I believe they had interest in Book. If the stars align a certain way, they could still wind up inquiring about him next year.

They didn't give up anything from their current roster construction that should completely deter them from exploring that possibility again if it doesn't work with KD.

Or is this an impossible scenario?

Kd isn’t playing without an extension. It’ll be signed before the season starts.

 

[angel_ofthe_south]

I now predict that Grayson Allen will be traded for financial reasons. I forgot that he makes about $15 million.

 

[BirdGangThing]

I now predict that Grayson Allen will be traded for financial reasons. I forgot that he makes about $15 million.

he's worth it

 

[Phrazbit]

he's worth it

Disagree.

But, yes, I do think he is one of our few assets that we will not have to be penalized to move.

He's not a bad player, but we overpaid him. He shoots threes and does absolutely nothing else.

 

[95pro]

Disagree.

But, yes, I do think he is one of our few assets that we will not have to be penalized to move.

He's not a bad player, but we overpaid him. He shoots threes and does absolutely nothing else.

Agreed. He got paid and the hustle and the grit just stopped. He was nothing near what I thought he was, maybe it was the team construct that soured him as well, 'm not too sure if was that or getting paid.

 

[Hoop Head]

Agreed. He got paid and the hustle and the grit just stopped. He was nothing near what I thought he was, maybe it was the team construct that soured him as well, 'm not too sure if was that or getting paid.

He also became a new dad right as the season started. That played a role in him being out of shape headed into the season. By the time I think he was mentally able to commit to the team again the season was a lost cause, through no fault of his own. He appeared checked out though and should have a rebound next season. Despite the down year, he has the most legitimate reasons for underperforming. Hopefully we can flip him for more of a necessity.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

he's worth it

He's up to almost 18...considering he's a one trick pony, I'd take what I could get for him. Royce is better and cheaper.

 

[BirdGangThing]

He's up to almost 18...considering he's a one trick pony, I'd take what I could get for him. Royce is better and cheaper.

yall keep neglecting the clutch gene - greyson has it - big shot maker and led the league in what is now the most coveted way to score - belongs in the playoffs but greyson l like many others looked like ish because he was playing on a ish team - idc if we keep him or not but if we trade him we better get return

 

[Mainstreet]

FWIW:

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[Phrazbit]

FWIW:

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Playing one season for a coach and not getting the coach fired really grinds his gears.

 

[Ronin]

Insider Suggests Suns, Rockets Trade May Expand Before Becoming Official

The reported deal for Kevin Durant may expand before it becomes official on July 6.

www.si.com

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Minnesota Timberwolves' rumored package for Kevin Durant was officially insane

And the Phoenix Suns said no?

valleyofthesuns.com

 

[Dback Jon]

Minnesota Timberwolves' rumored package for Kevin Durant was officially insane

And the Phoenix Suns said no?

valleyofthesuns.com

Stupid not to take that offer, regardless of what KD wanted

 

[Chaplin]

Minnesota Timberwolves' rumored package for Kevin Durant was officially insane

And the Phoenix Suns said no?

valleyofthesuns.com

This tells me that they highly value that #10 pick.

 

[Folster]

Stupid not to take that offer, regardless of what KD wanted

The offer was likely pulled once KD made it clear he didn't want to go there.

 

[Mainstreet]

This tells me that they highly value that #10 pick.

I think the Suns especially value the 10th pick because it originally was their pick. They don't want another team getting fat off of it.

My guess is the Suns believe their future first round picks they traded will not be as valuable.

 

[mjb21aztd]

KD had good moments but tim to move on

420 amber haze kush to gettin 10th pick decent role players i hope suns keep both

Id give kd ratin as a suns player a c good stats but ehhh on poffs wins

 

[Russ Smith]

Gambo relays information about Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks from NBA coaches.

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There's a Steven Adams short on youtube where he talks about how when he was younger everyone hated him and he was constantly getting in scrapes. he said now pretty much all the scrapes I get in are started by Dillon Brooks.

 

[clyde2tw]

Insider Suggests Suns, Rockets Trade May Expand Before Becoming Official

The reported deal for Kevin Durant may expand before it becomes official on July 6.

www.si.com

I'd guess they could enhance that by adding Allen and Landale to the deal, after some previous moves by Suns to get under 2nd apron, so that they could combine players in the same trade.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Minnesota Timberwolves' rumored package for Kevin Durant was officially insane

And the Phoenix Suns said no?

valleyofthesuns.com

If the suns turned that down they’re idiots.

 

[Hoop Head]

Minnesota Timberwolves' rumored package for Kevin Durant was officially insane

And the Phoenix Suns said no?

valleyofthesuns.com

I thought Minnesota pulled the offer once KD expressed his disinterest?

 

[leclerc]

Both could be true.

 

[Ronin]

Kevin Durant loses it on Emmanuel Acho after he rips KD's legacy following trade from Suns

Kevin Durant tore into FS1's Emmanuel Acho on X after Acho torched his legacy following the trade sending Durant to the Houston Rockets.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

Kevin Durant Had a Classy Message for ‘REAL’ Suns Fans

Kevin Durant has love for real Suns fans.

www.si.com