To this point, league and team sources said, the Spurs, Rockets and Heat have not come forward with offers for Durant compelling enough to get the Suns to bite, which means they will continue to look at the market for a deal that suits them. The Rockets and Suns have had meaningful discussions about a deal, team sources said. Houston has a firm offer on the table but Phoenix, to this point, has been seriously underwhelmed by it. The Spurs, league sources say, have been conservative in their pursuit of Durant.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
On the Zach Lowe show, Kirk Goldsberry (used to work in SA front office) confirms what Gambo thought last week – Suns want 2nd pick or Stephon Castle for Kevin Durant.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… pic.x.com/WjjdzQbCrp – 3:01 AM
On the Zach Lowe show, Kirk Goldsberry (used to work in SA front office) confirms what Gambo thought last week – Suns want 2nd pick or Stephon Castle for Kevin Durant.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… pic.x.com/WjjdzQbCrp – 3:01 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Kevin Durant trade latest: Why the Timberwolves should be considered a dark-horse fit, w/ @JonKrawczynski, at @TheAthletic
(Rockets reporting from @KellyIko too)
nytimes.com/athletic/64310… – 10:15 PM
Kevin Durant trade latest: Why the Timberwolves should be considered a dark-horse fit, w/ @JonKrawczynski, at @TheAthletic
(Rockets reporting from @KellyIko too)
nytimes.com/athletic/64310… – 10:15 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
The well-sourced Phoenix talk show host @Gambo987 reported on air today and reiterated to me just now that he was told it is unlikely that the Heat will get Durant. (Not with Heat offer.) – 6:16 PM
The well-sourced Phoenix talk show host @Gambo987 reported on air today and reiterated to me just now that he was told it is unlikely that the Heat will get Durant. (Not with Heat offer.) – 6:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
My first show back from paternity leave! @YoungNBA is here in studio! @TheSteinLine will join to talk Kevin Durant! AND it’s Mailbag Monday!
Get in here, it’s time for a new @PHNX_Suns show: youtube.com/watch?v=bOn9bE… – 5:57 PM
My first show back from paternity leave! @YoungNBA is here in studio! @TheSteinLine will join to talk Kevin Durant! AND it’s Mailbag Monday!
Get in here, it’s time for a new @PHNX_Suns show: youtube.com/watch?v=bOn9bE… – 5:57 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Listened to Gambo’s first segment on the KD trade situation:
– He said he thinks right now a Heat deal is unlikely based on which players Miami is including in trades
– He also thinks a deal with a team gets done sometime this week – 5:40 PM
Listened to Gambo’s first segment on the KD trade situation:
– He said he thinks right now a Heat deal is unlikely based on which players Miami is including in trades
– He also thinks a deal with a team gets done sometime this week – 5:40 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Caught up with #NBA salary cap expert @YossiGozlan. Hit on what a potential Durant to Wolves deal could look like, the futures of Randle, Reid, and Alexander-Walker, and more. #WolvesBack #Timberwolves
Link to entire conversation: tinyurl.com/5cvaze6j – 3:10 PM
Caught up with #NBA salary cap expert @YossiGozlan. Hit on what a potential Durant to Wolves deal could look like, the futures of Randle, Reid, and Alexander-Walker, and more. #WolvesBack #Timberwolves
Link to entire conversation: tinyurl.com/5cvaze6j – 3:10 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
ICYMI: This week’s 5 Sixers thoughts includes my thoughts on the Desmond Bane trade and Kevin Durant rumors, plus a Durant trade proposal which involves the Sixers & took me hours to create.
More inside, including an idea to trade out of No. 35 overall:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:00 PM
ICYMI: This week’s 5 Sixers thoughts includes my thoughts on the Desmond Bane trade and Kevin Durant rumors, plus a Durant trade proposal which involves the Sixers & took me hours to create.
More inside, including an idea to trade out of No. 35 overall:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:00 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Wiggins, Duncan, Niko and a first seems like a reasonable Heat hypothetical package for Durant, though I would sorely miss Niko, his unique skill set, his refreshingly joyful demeanor and his love of popcorn as a pre-game snack. – 2:26 PM
Wiggins, Duncan, Niko and a first seems like a reasonable Heat hypothetical package for Durant, though I would sorely miss Niko, his unique skill set, his refreshingly joyful demeanor and his love of popcorn as a pre-game snack. – 2:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Timberwolves, Heat, Rockets favorites to land Suns star Kevin Durant in trade (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:56 PM
Timberwolves, Heat, Rockets favorites to land Suns star Kevin Durant in trade (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:56 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
At this point, Heat might need Durant to do what Lillard did not – have his rep privately/strongly discourage a determined team (Minnesota in this case) from trading for him. Lillard did NOT discourage Milwaukee from trading for him. Both players actually have handled all this – 12:48 PM
At this point, Heat might need Durant to do what Lillard did not – have his rep privately/strongly discourage a determined team (Minnesota in this case) from trading for him. Lillard did NOT discourage Milwaukee from trading for him. Both players actually have handled all this – 12:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
🎙️ New pod:
🏀 Spurs are 1 of 3 teams on KD’s wish list
🏀 Exploring other Spurs trade rumors
🏀 Players aside from KD who fit with SA via free agency or trades
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Bt4iF… – 12:13 PM
🎙️ New pod:
🏀 Spurs are 1 of 3 teams on KD’s wish list
🏀 Exploring other Spurs trade rumors
🏀 Players aside from KD who fit with SA via free agency or trades
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Bt4iF… – 12:13 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Here’s why KD to the Rockets makes sense
youtube.com/watch?v=feRGV8… – 12:02 PM
Here’s why KD to the Rockets makes sense
youtube.com/watch?v=feRGV8… – 12:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Best trio with Kevin Durant?
Rockets: Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Durant. #Rockets
Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and Durant. #Spurs
Heat: Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Durant. #Heat
Suns: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Durant. #Suns – 11:42 AM
Best trio with Kevin Durant?
Rockets: Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Durant. #Rockets
Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and Durant. #Spurs
Heat: Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Durant. #Heat
Suns: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Durant. #Suns – 11:42 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Reporting on Kevin Durant trade talks, how the Desmond Bane trade happened and what’s next for the Grizzlies and Magic, Jonathan Kuminga suitors, three Hawks and two Celtics free agents, Pelicans, Cavs, and a Day’Ron Sharpe interview on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 10:45 AM
Story: Reporting on Kevin Durant trade talks, how the Desmond Bane trade happened and what’s next for the Grizzlies and Magic, Jonathan Kuminga suitors, three Hawks and two Celtics free agents, Pelicans, Cavs, and a Day’Ron Sharpe interview on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 10:45 AM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
New: This week’s 5 Sixers thoughts is live!
-I spent hours figuring out a realistic Kevin Durant trade involving the Sixers
-Why I like the Desmond Bane trade for Orlando
-Other KD trade thoughts
-The nerdiest Sixers trade idea you’ve ever seen
-more
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 9:23 AM
New: This week’s 5 Sixers thoughts is live!
-I spent hours figuring out a realistic Kevin Durant trade involving the Sixers
-Why I like the Desmond Bane trade for Orlando
-Other KD trade thoughts
-The nerdiest Sixers trade idea you’ve ever seen
-more
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 9:23 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
From OKC before a pivotal G5, and I wonder ….after seeing two teams stacked with all the right kind of ‘Ds’ … does it make sense for the Raptors to pursue KD? sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ho…? – 7:19 AM
From OKC before a pivotal G5, and I wonder ….after seeing two teams stacked with all the right kind of ‘Ds’ … does it make sense for the Raptors to pursue KD? sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ho…? – 7:19 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Ep. 39: The Kevin Durant Trade Situation Goes On open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/WDpd4gJa3S – 2:02 AM
Ep. 39: The Kevin Durant Trade Situation Goes On open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/WDpd4gJa3S – 2:02 AM
More on this storyline
The Wolves would seem to have options available to offer, with Rudy Gobert or Julius Randle headlining a package that could give the Suns hopes of contending. With the offers from the Spurs, Rockets and Heat coming up short to this point, league sources say the Suns are still hopeful that Durant might warm to the Timberwolves possibility. The Timberwolves do not want to make a seismic change to a roster that advanced to the Western Conference finals if Durant is not on board with the move, team sources said. The question now is whether there’s any chance of Durant coming around to the idea. -via New York Times / June 16, 2025
The Suns have made it clear to Durant’s camp that they need to prioritize the best return for the team in a deal. What’s more, they appear focused on landing the kind of impact players who can help now as opposed to prioritizing draft picks. -via New York Times / June 16, 2025