Shams: Kevin Durant lists Heat, Spurs and Rockets as his preferred destinations and only teams he would commit long term.

[No1]

The Heat have nothing that Phoenix wants for KD they need a 3rd team in any deal

KD is still on his goofy shyt

If he really wanted to win he would try to get to Denver. That will probably require a 3rd or even a 4th team though because I'm sure not even the dumb ass Suns and Matt Ishbia would take back MPJ.

Denver and KD is a perfect fit but KD is a loser he doesn't wanna go there

Ishbia really fukked the Suns up though goddam

He needs to trade KD AND Devin Booker to recoup those picks he lost for KD and start completely over

The Beal trade was the problem. I don’t know why he jumped out the roof with that before trying to see if a new coach could work with Ayton. But goodness your unnecessary hate for KD is crazy. The dude is 37 and wants to retire somewhere warm. There’s no way Denver could ever trade for him so it’s pointless - they have no assets. The three teams he listed are exactly what he tried to do in Brooklyn in building up a team that’s a borderline playoff team at best. It’s clear he has something to prove.

 

[No1]

He aint gonna win shyt unless he beside an even greater player. They got a young Steph Curry on one of those teams?

He was the best player on those Warriors team whether you guys want to admit or not like hoes.

 

[JesusFOREVER]

I mean if I’m Phoenix I’m standing my ground for now- my goal isn’t to win a championship next year it’s to lose games and I’ll gladly keep a disgruntled KD on the roster if that makes it easier- we sucked last year and will only get worse- either a team will fold out of desperation or you eventually take what can you get and continue the tank anyhow but there’s no reason to rush into a bad deal at all

 

[Joe Sixpack]

The Beal trade was the problem. I don’t know why he jumped out the roof with that before trying to see if a new coach could work with Ayton. But goodness your unnecessary hate for KD is crazy. The dude is 37 and wants to retire somewhere warm. There’s no way Denver could ever trade for him so it’s pointless - they have no assets. The three teams he listed are exactly what he tried to do in Brooklyn in building up a team that’s a borderline playoff team at best. It’s clear he has something to prove.

Yeah Beal put the Suns in the dirt. Beal's agent is the son of Mark Bartelstein the CEO of the Suns so thats why that deal happened. Ishbia is an IDIOT.

Basketball wise, KD on the Nuggets with the Joker would be nasty

 

[iamduval]

I mean if I’m Phoenix I’m standing my ground for now- my goal isn’t to win a championship next year it’s to lose games and I’ll gladly keep a disgruntled KD on the roster if that makes it easier- we sucked last year and will only get worse- either a team will fold out of desperation or you eventually take what can you get and continue the tank anyhow but there’s no reason to rush into a bad deal at all

They are in the 2nd apron. Deep in luxury tax. They need relief

 

[iamduval]

Miami and Brooklyn are the only teams in the league that can offer them cap relief. Sometimes you just gotta swallow your pride and take the L

 

[SchoolboyC]

Wolves must have the offer the Suns like the most with all these reports coming out now about how he doesn’t want to go there

 

[charknicks]

I mean if I’m Phoenix I’m standing my ground for now- my goal isn’t to win a championship next year it’s to lose games and I’ll gladly keep a disgruntled KD on the roster if that makes it easier- we sucked last year and will only get worse- either a team will fold out of desperation or you eventually take what can you get and continue the tank anyhow but there’s no reason to rush into a bad deal at all

yeah, I hope you dont ever run a team.

Their goal is not to have 3 max players and lose next year.

• 2026: Least favorable first-round pick between Phoenix, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards; least favorable second-round pick between Golden State and Denver (via Charlotte)
• 2027: Least favorable first-round pick between Cleveland, Minnesota and Utah Jazz; no second-round pick
• 2028: Least favorable first-round pick between Phoenix, Washington, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers; second-round pick via Boston Celtics (if it lands between Nos. 46-60)
• 2029: Least favorable first-round pick between Cleveland, Minnesota and Utah; no second-round pick
• 2030: Least favorable first-round pick between Phoenix, Washington and Memphis; no second-round pick

This means they have the worst possible picks of all those teams for the next 5 years. So if Orlando is good, they picking in the 20s next year. Its a wrap for this franchise for years to come.

Also, they have to pay a tax of $3.50 for every $1 they spend over $214 million in salary. Their current starting 5 (Durant, Beal, Booker, Allen, Richards) makes $183 million by themselves this year.

Its over for this team. They have to trade people NOW.

 

[The_Sheff]

He was the best player on those Warriors team whether you guys want to admit or not like hoes.

Durant has yet to prove he can lead a team to a championship as THE GUY. Lets see Durant win one without Steph.

 

[Rekkapryde]

Miami and Brooklyn are the only teams in the league that can offer them cap relief. Sometimes you just gotta swallow your pride and take the L

no trade clause....trade him to the Nets.

Rot nikka.

 

[DoubleClutch]

KD want another easy road to succeed

If I’m Houston I’m keeping Jalen Green and going for Giannis

Why try to win quick on a player that has 2-3 more years max if he stays healthy of high level play vs a young star and another superstar basically still in his prime with Giannis

KD best bet is SPURS so we can watch the him and wemby freak show

Then they might as well take BOL BOL to complete the trifecta

 

[Born2BKing]

Surprised he ain't wait to see who wins the chip first so he can bandwagon hop more effectively.

 

[Stone]

Wolves must have the offer the Suns like the most with all these reports coming out now about how he doesn’t want to go there

If you’re Phoenix you’re also gonna be signing Book to an extension and Bradley Beal still there. Do you add Rudy and Divencenzo to that?

Or do you want to get some cap relief?

 

[who_better_than_me]

KD want another easy road to succeed

If I’m Houston I’m keeping Jalen Green and going for Giannis

Why try to win quick on a player that has 2-3 more years max if he stays healthy of high level play vs a young star and another superstar basically still in his prime with Giannis

KD best bet is SPURS so we can watch the him and wemby freak show

Then they might as well take BOL BOL to complete the trifecta

Kd is a better and easier fit. Phoenix with 3 sg’s is funny

 

[SchoolboyC]

If you’re Phoenix you’re also gonna be signing Book to an extension and Bradley Beal still there. Do you add Rudy and Divencenzo to that?

Or do you want to get some cap relief?

Depends on how delusional Ishbia is