Suns' Leverage on Kevin Durant Deal Reportedly Drops as Rockets Wait

Suns' Leverage on Kevin Durant Deal Reportedly Drops as Rockets Wait

The Suns may need to continue to lower their asking price on Kevin Durant as the draft nears.

“They Owe Kevin Durant Absolutely Zero”: ESPN Analyst Believes Suns Should Not Bow Down to KD’s Trade Wishlist

The Kevin Durant experiment with the Phoenix Suns was an utter disappointment. The pairing only has one playoff series win to show for in two and a half seasons. To make matters worse, the Suns didn’t even earn a Play-In appearance this past season. The writing is on the wall that Durant will have a new home ahead of the 2025-26 season. Following Phoenix’s decision to shop Durant at the 2024 trade deadline behind his back, the two haven’t been a…

Report: Suns Facing Roadblocks in Kevin Durant Trade Negotiations

The Phoenix Suns are actively exploring trade options for Kevin Durant, but their efforts have reportedly hit multiple roadblocks—primarily due to what rival teams view as an unrealistic asking price and a deteriorating leverage position. According to a new report from Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, league executives believe the Suns are overvaluing Durant in trade talks and may have to recalibrate their expectations if they hope to strik…

Brian Windhorst does not rule out surprising outcome with Kevin Durant

Jul 28, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Kevin Durant (7) after a game against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns have reportedly not been able to find a team to meet their asking price in a potential Kevin Durant trade, and Brian Windhorst is not ruling out one unexpected outcome. Windhorst discussed the ongoing Duran…