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16 June 2025

• [Hoops Wire] - Suns Not Promising To Send Kevin Durant To Desired Locations
  Kevin Durant reportedly has a list of three teams for which he wants to play next. The Phoenix Suns may or may not grant him his wish. Per Marc Stein of the Stein Line, Durant’s wish list consists of the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat. He also had the New York Knicks […] The post appeared first on .
• [NBA Analysis Network] - 2025 NBA Draft – The 2nd pick has a cursed history over the last 10 years
  Can Dylan Harper break the streak of disappointing 2nd overall picks in the NBA Draft? 🫣
• [Fadeaway World] - 4 Most Realistic Destinations For Ja Morant Following Shocking Desmond Bane Trade
  The Memphis Grizzlies should consider one of the four most realistic trade destinations for Ja Morant after they shockingly traded Desmond Bane today.
• [Sports Illustrated] - Why the Rockets Should Keep Fred VanVleet and Redo His Deal
  When the Houston Rockets were ready to move on from three season of rebuilding, they first signed Ime Udoka to take over the franchise and change the Rockets re
• [Houston Sports Talk ] - Jalen Green Does Not Want Be Traded By The Rockets My Thoughts!!
  What do you think about the potential trade??
• [USA Today: Hoops Hype] - Suns not promising to send Kevin Durant to San Antonio, Houston or Miami
  The wish list thus only goes three deep, featuring Texas neighbors San Antonio and Houston and the Miami Heat. Sources say the Suns, meanwhile, are not promising to send Kevin Durant to any of thos…
• [Total Pro Sports] - Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Why Suns Are Reluctant To Strike Deal With Rockets Despite His Reported Preference?
  Following the Phoenix Suns’ missing the playoffs in the 2024-25 NBA season, the buzz about Kevin Durant’s potential trade has really ramped up. NBA analysts have been throwing around all sorts of trade scenarios for the star player. The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Jon Krawczynski, and Kelly Iko disclosed that Durant is eyeing the San Antonio …
• [Last Word on Sports] - The Desmond Bane Trade Changes the Spurs Outlook on Kevin Durant
  Even before the NBA Finals wrap up, the offseason has kicked off in a big way. According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, for four first-round picks, a first-round swap, , and . As the Spurs remain thoroughly in the mix for , this trade paints a picture of how a potential deal might go or perhaps scare them from doing it entirely. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1934266665035841856 The Desmond Bane Trade Changes the Spurs' Outlook on Kevin Durant The Orlando Magic Set This Year's Trade Market The trade market in the NBA is an ever-changing sphere of confusion. One day, it seems great players are traded for pennies, and the next, non-All-Stars are traded for a ransom. Of course, it is all relative, but that doesn't mean these deals don't affect the overall landscape. Bane, who hasn't achieved anything significant in the NBA, was just traded for a massive haul. Four first-round picks, with a valued Suns pick included, is nothing to ignore. This trade is a major statement that has set the tone for many of the projected blockbusters to follow in the highly anticipated offseason. The Spurs should be afraid of how this could influence . [caption id="attachment_144906" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Feb 20, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the second half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images[/caption] How Does This Trade Affect the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes? If Bane can garner that kind of package, what might that mean for the 15-time All-Star? The Slim Reaper is still in the upper echelon of players and a guaranteed All-Star. He is no Bane. With a projected bidding war going on for his services, his price may have just gotten higher. While Durant is a better player, he's also 10 years older and on an expiring contract. The currently expected package of the 14th overall pick and players such as , , and might not be enough. The players included in the deal will most certainly remain, but the draft capital could shift in the Suns' favor. Suns management can say, "The Grizzlies got four firsts for Bane, we want more." It will be hard to refute that statement. It was reported on Saturday that to the Spurs, Houston Rockets, or Miami Heat. As the Spurs battle teams such as the draft capital-loaded Rockets, they may have to include one of their future picks or one of the Hawks. This is not a favorable turn of events for San Antonio, but that is how the NBA works. If the Spurs think Durant is their missing piece, they will do whatever it takes to get him. After all, it may be worth it. Durant, alongside and the rest of the cast, would be deadly, but they may need to empty their pockets to get him. Is Durant worth the growing price of getting him, or would they be better off staying put? It is a fascinating dilemma that will continue to develop following the blockbuster deal that happened Sunday afternoon. Featured image: © Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [THE SPORTSRUSH] - “Feel the Same Way About LeBron James”: Paul Pierce Explains Why Kevin Durant Can’t Win a Ring With Spurs or Rockets
  The NBA offseason waits for none, not even the NBA Finals it seems. The trades have already started, and the NBA world is abuzz with rumors. The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies opened the floodgates with the Desmond Bane trade. As a result, trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant have reached their peak. However, two of […] The post appeared first on .
• [Sports Illustrated] - Alperen Sengun Would Benefit the Most from a Kevin Durant Trade
  As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers fight it out in the NBA Finals, the other 28 teams continue to look for ways to improve their teams for next sea