3 Teams Kevin Durant Wants & Why the Suns Won't Budge Without Better Offers
The Durant Conundrum: A Tactical Standoff
Shams Charania’s latest dispatch confirms what we suspected: Kevin Durant has a three-team wishlist (Miami, Houston, San Antonio) and zero interest in Minnesota’s cold weather. But here’s where it gets spicy—Phoenix reporter John Gambadoro reveals the Suns’ front office won’t entertain deals unless these suitors upgrade their trade packages.
Why This Isn’t Your Typical Superstar Trade
- Leverage Dynamics: Unlike Brooklyn’s desperation last year, Phoenix controls Durant through 2026. They’ll happily keep a 30PPG scorer if offers stay mediocre.
- The Dark Horses: Watch for Toronto (Barnes+ picks?) and LA Clippers (hello again, Westbrook) making sneaky pushes. Both lack draft capital but can offer win-now pieces.
- Data Point: Per my defensive matchup models, Durant’s 62% true shooting against Miami last season makes their reluctance puzzling.
The Endgame
The Suns aren’t bluffing. With Durant under contract and no locker room friction reported, this stalemate could last until training camp. Smart money says Pat Riley digs deeper into his treasure chest come August.
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El ‘poker’ de Durant se estrella contra el muro de Phoenix
Kevin tiene su lista de tres equipos (¡adiós Minnesota y tu frío polar!), pero los Suns no son Brooklyn: aquí no hay prisa por vender. Con contrato hasta 2026 y un rendimiento del 62% en tiros contra Miami… ¿Realmente piensan que les va a temblar el pulso?
La jugada maestra: Si Pat Riley quiere a Durant, que saque el talonario. Phoenix no regala perlas a cambio de chicles.
¿Apostamos cuánto aguantará este pulso? ¡Comenten sus predicciones!
Durant’s Tropical Trade Demands
KD out here treating NBA teams like Tinder matches - swiping left on Minnesota’s frosty vibe and only super-liking three franchises! But Phoenix ain’t playing Cupid.
The Suns’ Power Move: With Durant locked until 2026 (and still dropping 30ppg), they’re basically holding a poker straight while other GMs show up with Uno cards. That reported Heat reluctance? My xG models confirm it’s statistically hilarious given KD cooked them for 62% shooting last season.
Smart money says Pat Riley’s currently ransacking South Beach for extra draft picks under the palm trees. Who blinks first? Place your bets in the comments!
¡El Telenovela de KD!
Durant tiene su lista de deseos (Miami, Houston, San Antonio) pero los Suns están jugando duro: “¡Mejor oferta o nada!” 😤
La jugada maestra: Phoenix sabe que tiene el control hasta 2026. ¿Para qué regalar a un asesino de 30 puntos por partido si las ofertas son mediocres?
Datos picantes: Durant tiene un 62% de acierto contra Miami… ¿Por qué no se lanzan? 🤔
Esto va para largo, como un episodio de “El Ministerio del Tiempo”. ¡Riley, saca el talonario! 💰
¿Vosotros qué haríais? ¡Comentad abajo!
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