San Antonio and Houston — and to a lesser extent both the LA Clippers and Toronto — have also been frequently mentioned by executives throughout the league as teams with varying degrees of interest in trading for Kevin Durant. It is widely presumed, furthermore, that landing with the Spurs or Rockets in Texas is highly appealing to the player himself.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
With the Kevin Durant trade negotiations fully underway and a list of suitors known, I took a stab at what the Suns could be holding firm on with each team as the bidding continues and we wait for a deal to get done: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 5:48 PM
With the Kevin Durant trade negotiations fully underway and a list of suitors known, I took a stab at what the Suns could be holding firm on with each team as the bidding continues and we wait for a deal to get done: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 5:48 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I thought about being done then.”
Six years later, Bob Myers reflects on the heartbreak of the 2019 NBA Finals and the injuries to KD and Klay with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine pic.x.com/scRKs9I1bo – 4:18 PM
“I thought about being done then.”
Six years later, Bob Myers reflects on the heartbreak of the 2019 NBA Finals and the injuries to KD and Klay with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine pic.x.com/scRKs9I1bo – 4:18 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
One thing worth noting on potential Kevin Durant trades: there are important Suns voices who want to add a starting-caliber C this offseason. There are several pathways to do this but KD trade obviously gives PHX the clearest path to one. As many others have said, MIN is among – 4:09 PM
One thing worth noting on potential Kevin Durant trades: there are important Suns voices who want to add a starting-caliber C this offseason. There are several pathways to do this but KD trade obviously gives PHX the clearest path to one. As many others have said, MIN is among – 4:09 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant trade buzz: Timberwolves and Heat leading the chase sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 3:49 PM
Kevin Durant trade buzz: Timberwolves and Heat leading the chase sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 3:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
“I miss being around Ant every day.”
Perhaps you might like to know how Kevin Durant felt about playing with Anthony Edwards in the Olympics. Here’s some of what he told me for “Ant,” which you can order through various places here: harpercollins.com/products/ant-c… pic.x.com/mch4L0PFk4 – 2:42 PM
“I miss being around Ant every day.”
Perhaps you might like to know how Kevin Durant felt about playing with Anthony Edwards in the Olympics. Here’s some of what he told me for “Ant,” which you can order through various places here: harpercollins.com/products/ant-c… pic.x.com/mch4L0PFk4 – 2:42 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
I know there has been a ton of chatter about the Wolves and KD. I believe, like in February, there is interest. There have been some discussions about deals. But as far as I know, nothing is close. Things can always change quickly, but that’s where I’m at right now. – 2:38 PM
I know there has been a ton of chatter about the Wolves and KD. I believe, like in February, there is interest. There have been some discussions about deals. But as far as I know, nothing is close. Things can always change quickly, but that’s where I’m at right now. – 2:38 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Re RT: Fischer says Wolves & Heat are the 2 potential landing spots for Kevin Durant as of Saturday.
Regarding Spurs, he says Suns have not been “enamored” with players SA has made available, like Vassell, Keldon, or Barnes.
SA of course won’t include Castle or #2 pick in trade – 2:10 PM
Re RT: Fischer says Wolves & Heat are the 2 potential landing spots for Kevin Durant as of Saturday.
Regarding Spurs, he says Suns have not been “enamored” with players SA has made available, like Vassell, Keldon, or Barnes.
SA of course won’t include Castle or #2 pick in trade – 2:10 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
All the latest from the Kevin Durant Trade Talks … via LOTS of new reporting from @JakeLFischer: tinyurl.com/tv8p6pjy pic.x.com/JIYsrvRfFx – 2:00 PM
All the latest from the Kevin Durant Trade Talks … via LOTS of new reporting from @JakeLFischer: tinyurl.com/tv8p6pjy pic.x.com/JIYsrvRfFx – 2:00 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
What fascinates me most about Durant pursuit: For past 5 years, Heat has had an asset threshold it won’t surpass for each available star (varies depending on the star). Will dismal end to last season and 37-45 make them decide over coming days to bid more than they would like or – 12:10 PM
What fascinates me most about Durant pursuit: For past 5 years, Heat has had an asset threshold it won’t surpass for each available star (varies depending on the star). Will dismal end to last season and 37-45 make them decide over coming days to bid more than they would like or – 12:10 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Zach Lowe Show! @BillSimmons and I react to G4 of what is shaping up to be an epic Finals, and talk KD, Giannis, Knicks coaching search, draft/trades — all things NBA offseason:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4bLdWW…
YouTube: youtu.be/ORTDQsy3wLQ – 9:33 AM
New Zach Lowe Show! @BillSimmons and I react to G4 of what is shaping up to be an epic Finals, and talk KD, Giannis, Knicks coaching search, draft/trades — all things NBA offseason:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4bLdWW…
YouTube: youtu.be/ORTDQsy3wLQ – 9:33 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As the Kevin Durant noise gets louder, the busy part of the NBA offseason is approaching. Here are important dates and deadlines to know for the Heat miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:24 AM
As the Kevin Durant noise gets louder, the busy part of the NBA offseason is approaching. Here are important dates and deadlines to know for the Heat miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:24 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @tomhaberstroh on the NBA Finals, the KD trade rumors, some trade ideas and some draft stuff
YouTube: youtube.com/live/jfYymxqO4…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5q8QNH…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… pic.x.com/34oAJ7rWgu – 2:10 AM
New pod with @tomhaberstroh on the NBA Finals, the KD trade rumors, some trade ideas and some draft stuff
YouTube: youtube.com/live/jfYymxqO4…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5q8QNH…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… pic.x.com/34oAJ7rWgu – 2:10 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wrote about Friday’s reporting on KD where the Wolves, Rockets, and Heat are in discussions with the Suns: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups…
– Looked at Spurs’ projected mins if they add a starting wing via trade
– Also at Spurs’ options with 14th pick
– MIN now Vegas fav to land KD – 1:53 AM
Wrote about Friday’s reporting on KD where the Wolves, Rockets, and Heat are in discussions with the Suns: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups…
– Looked at Spurs’ projected mins if they add a starting wing via trade
– Also at Spurs’ options with 14th pick
– MIN now Vegas fav to land KD – 1:53 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Chances of Spurs acquiring Kevin Durant are decreasing open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/fQl1kGwJar – 1:41 AM
Chances of Spurs acquiring Kevin Durant are decreasing open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/fQl1kGwJar – 1:41 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Shai misses one more of these mid-range pull-ups and Kevin Durant is walking out of the tunnel wearing his blue 35 accompanied by David Stern. – 10:48 PM
Shai misses one more of these mid-range pull-ups and Kevin Durant is walking out of the tunnel wearing his blue 35 accompanied by David Stern. – 10:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If I’m Phoenix I’m not trading Durant until these Finals are over. I need to be SURE OKC isn’t interested if they lose this series since they have so much more to trade than anyone else.
I don’t think they’d do it and I don’t think KD would want it. Would just need to be sure. – 9:48 PM
If I’m Phoenix I’m not trading Durant until these Finals are over. I need to be SURE OKC isn’t interested if they lose this series since they have so much more to trade than anyone else.
I don’t think they’d do it and I don’t think KD would want it. Would just need to be sure. – 9:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Sources: Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant trade ‘in the coming days,’ Houston Rockets ideal destination (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:50 PM
Sources: Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant trade ‘in the coming days,’ Houston Rockets ideal destination (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:50 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m not saying I’m against the Timberwolves giving away Rudy Gobert in a Kevin Durant trade. I just want to know what their plan for protecting the basket is going to be because neither Randle nor Naz are viable defensive centers. – 2:30 PM
I’m not saying I’m against the Timberwolves giving away Rudy Gobert in a Kevin Durant trade. I just want to know what their plan for protecting the basket is going to be because neither Randle nor Naz are viable defensive centers. – 2:30 PM
More on this storyline
Anthony Chiang: Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant apparently were at the same recent PSG event in LA. So there’s that … -via x.com / June 14, 2025
Ian Begley: One thing worth noting on potential Kevin Durant trades: there are important Suns voices who want to add a starting-caliber C this offseason. There are several pathways to do this but KD trade obviously gives PHX the clearest path to one. As many others have said, MIN is among teams with current interest in Durant. Nothing has changed for me with the Knicks and Durant, despite the reported interest earlier this week. Still see it at as a long shot that Durant ends up in NY. -via x.com / June 14, 2025
Jon Krawczynski: I know there has been a ton of chatter about the Wolves and KD. I believe, like in February, there is interest. There have been some discussions about deals. But as far as I know, nothing is close. Things can always change quickly, but that’s where I’m at right now. -via x.com / June 14, 2025