After a 36-46 end in 2024-25, the Suns parted methods with head coach Mike Budenholzer. It’s the third consecutive season Phoenix has fired its head coach.
This is a crucial offseason for the way forward for the franchise. Since Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix, the staff has underachieved. There have been a number of studies this offseason that the Suns have initiated commerce talks with different groups about Durant. ESPN’s Shams Charania notes there was mutual curiosity on the commerce deadline between Durant and the Spurs. Does San Antonio nonetheless have an curiosity in Durant this offseason?
What might the Spurs commerce the Suns for Kevin Durant?
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By means of trades to accumulate Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the Suns tapped into most of their draft capital. Regardless of including veteran expertise, Phoenix fell off in 2024-25. After successful 49 video games in 2023-24, they received 36 this previous season. NBA insiders have reported that the Suns might look to commerce both Devin Booker or Kevin Durant. Booker is Phoenix’s all-time main scorer. All indicators level to him staying put with the Suns.
The identical can’t be stated for two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. Phoenix was buying Durant on the 2024-25 commerce deadline. They needed to commerce Durant again to Golden State, however he expressed his reluctance to return to the Warriors. ESPN’s Shama Charania reported that the Spurs and Durant had “mutual curiosity” on the 2024-25 commerce deadline. That might make the 2013-14 MVP a goal for San Antonio this offseason.
Kevin Durant is on the books for $54 million in 2025-26. That’s the ultimate season of a four-year deal. There are studies that he might signal for as much as two years, $120 million. Shams Charania stated the Spurs will likely be actively trying to find a wing participant who can assist take the staff to the subsequent stage. Durant could possibly be that participant for the Spurs. San Antonio owns the #2 and #14 picks within the 2025 NBA draft, plus different draft capital. Greater than sufficient to make a deal occur for Kevin Durant.
