The Phoenix Suns have a high asking price for Kevin Durant, who will turn 37 soon, and the San Antonio Spurs are not very eager to pay it.
For a younger star who might become available next, they are delaying their draft assets.
The Spurs are interested in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints.
According to sources, the Spurs have kept an eye on Jaylen Brown’s standing with the Boston Celtics throughout the years in addition to considering a future deal for Giannis. The 28-year-old Finals MVP is suddenly worth discussing now that the Boston Celtics are ready to take a step back and are trying to save money,” Siegel said.
According to numerous sources, Antetokounmpo is most likely staying in Milwaukee. Due to a new ownership, an incredible $500 million budget, and Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury, which will keep him out for the majority of next season, Boston is more unpredictable than Milwaukee.
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According to sources, the Spurs have talked internally about what would happen to them if Durant were traded. Even while there is some desire, this organization will not give up a significant portion of what they have accumulated over the years for the elderly celebrity, Siegel wrote.
Kevin Durant’s asking price from the Suns is still “too high.”
When Durant’s camp exposes his potential destinations, the Suns’ asking price is still “too high,” according to a June 17 report by Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
In order to get the best contract, the Suns’ strategy, according to Rankin, pits Durant’s several suitors against one another. The Spurs, however, have set a clear boundary in the sand, so nobody is biting as of yet.
NBA expert Jake Fischer claims that the Suns are not thrilled with the Spurs’ offer.
The players San Antonio has made available in the teams’ negotiations thus far have not captured Phoenix’s attention, according to the sources. Although it is widely assumed that Durant would love playing with Victor Wembanyama, it is also thought that the Spurs are only open to talking about veterans like Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and Harrison Barnes. Fischer said on “The Stein Line” Substack newsletter, “The Spurs just managed to acquire De’Aaron Fox from Sacramento largely on their terms, and the notion of surrendering newly named Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle or the No. 2 selection in this month’s draft is simply a non-starter.”
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