Even if the deadline is over, don't expect Kevin Durant's trade rumors to go away.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst led the charges.
“He may be trading this summer,” Winkhorst said Wednesday. “He knows. The Suns know. The rest of the league knows. They will enjoy him while having him. Honest, that's not really there Controversial. They are not under .500. They have $230 million in payroll and then add taxes to more than $100 million…
“I hope Durant and the Suns can find a new home together this summer.”
It is reported that 20% of the league calls the Suns before the deadline.
These teams include Dallas, Golden State, Miami, Houston, Memphis and Minnesota.
The deadline has passed, KD told reporters: “It's just a part of the business. Everyone buys and sells in this alliance. Anyone can auction it, so I know…I always have a goal, to sign a contract and see it What happened. I can't focus on a year and a half. I know that's going to be a topic.”
However, Windhorst reported that he was “very frustrated” with the Suns for inclusion in trade negotiations.
Windhorst said the teams that are still willing to trade KD are the Heat, Mavericks and Rockets, who are expected to get the final push from Durant on a trade package this summer.
However, NBC Sports said it may be in Phoenix's best interest to continue for another season.
“The Suns challenge is that due to the salary matching rules, the Durant deal means paying almost as much wages from another team,” the media said. “So the Suns won't save much money on taxes,” he said. ” , and it could get worse (no matter who comes back Durant isn't going to be better, but maybe younger). The Suns will probably play with KD next season and then let him as a freelancer in 2026 The players walked, and the roster around Devin Booker was remade at the time.”
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