Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs have a “common interest” at the 2024-25 trade deadline
After the 2024-25 ended with a 36-46 record, the Suns separated the road from head coach Mike Budenholzer. This is Phoenix has fired its head coach for the third consecutive season.
This is an important offseason for the franchise to come. The team has underperformed since Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix. During the offseason, several reports said the Suns had trade talks with other teams for Durant. ESPN’s Shams Charania noted that the trade deadline between Durant and the Spurs was closed. Is San Antonio still interested in Durant during the offseason?
Can the Spurs swap the Suns for Kevin Durant?
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Through the deal to acquire Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the Suns dug out most of the draft capital. Despite the addition of senior talent, Phoenix fell in 2024-25. They won 36 games last season after winning 49 games in 2023-24. NBA insiders report that the Suns may want to trade Devin Booker or Kevin Durant. Booker is Phoenix’s all-time leading scorer. All signs point to him staying in the sun.
That can’t be said for two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. Phoenix shops on the 2024-25 trade deadline. They wanted to bring Durant trade back to Golden State, but he said he was reluctant to return to the Warriors. ESPN’s Shama Charania reported that the Spurs and Durant had a “common interest” at the 2024-25 trade deadline. This could make the 2013-14 MVP a target for San Antonio this offseason.
Kevin Durant is on sale for $54 million in 2025-26. That was the last season of a four-year contract. There are reports that he can sign a contract for up to two years, with $120 million. Shams Charania said the Spurs will actively seek out a wing player who can help take the team to the next level. Durant may be a Spurs player. San Antonio has #2 and #14 draft picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, as well as other draft capital. Enough to get Kevin Durant to a deal.
