Two Major Kevin Durant Landing Spots Nixed By Former Lakers’ Star..
Since failing to trade Kevin Durant before the February NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns have been predicted to part ways with him this offseason instead. Durant, clearly disrespected by the Suns’ effort to trade him, is no longer bought in on the future in Phoenix, although the future looks bleak regardless of if Durant stays or not. In an effort to build for the future in a post-Durant and maybe post-Beal world, the Suns are reportedly asking for three first-round picks and a young player (as well as salary filler) for the 15-time All-Star. The San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers have all been floated as possible landing spots for Durant this offseason. After trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, the Mavericks are
very much in win-now mode, even with Davis and Kyrie Irving sidelined with injuries. They have a very limited window, and Dallas could go all-in on snagging Durant, although one former player doesn’t see that in the cards “The other teams, Lakers or Mavs, I can’t really see that working out,” said Lou Williams on FanDuel’s Run It Back. “I like the Spurs and the Heat.” Williams played 125 games over two seasons for the Lakers and played some of his best basketball in the Purple and Gold, although the Lakers simply don’t have the assets or cap room to make a move for Durant feasible. Related: Mock Timberwolves-Suns Trade Allows Anthony Edwards to ‘Play With His GOAT’ On paper, the Spurs look like the most realistic landing spot, although, with Victor Wembanyama in town, they aren’t exactly moving with much urgency. Expect the Suns to be forced to waver from their high asking price and eventually settle with a much more reasonable offer for their aging star.
Since failing to trade Kevin Durant before the February NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns have been predicted to part ways with him this offseason instead. Durant, clearly disrespected by the Suns’ effort to trade him, is no longer bought in on the future in Phoenix, although the future looks bleak regardless of if Durant stays or not. In an effort to build for the future in a post-Durant and maybe post-Beal world, the Suns are reportedly asking for three first-round picks and a young player (as well as salary filler) for the 15-time All-Star. The San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers have all been floated as possible landing spots for Durant this offseason. After trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, the Mavericks are
very much in win-now mode, even with Davis and Kyrie Irving sidelined with injuries. They have a very limited window, and Dallas could go all-in on snagging Durant, although one former player doesn’t see that in the cards “The other teams, Lakers or Mavs, I can’t really see that working out,” said Lou Williams on FanDuel’s Run It Back. “I like the Spurs and the Heat.” Williams played 125 games over two seasons for the Lakers and played some of his best basketball in the Purple and Gold, although the Lakers simply don’t have the assets or cap room to make a move for Durant feasible. Related: Mock Timberwolves-Suns Trade Allows Anthony Edwards to ‘Play With His GOAT’ On paper, the Spurs look like the most realistic landing spot, although, with Victor Wembanyama in town, they aren’t exactly moving with much urgency. Expect the Suns to be forced to waver from their high asking price and eventually settle with a much more reasonable offer for their aging star.
