
A new report indicates that Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is open to making a significant personal sacrifice—including taking a pay cut—to force a move to the San Antonio Spurs. The 2x NBA champion and 13-time All-Star appears more determined than ever to write the next chapter of his career alongside rising superstar Victor Wembanyama and legendary coach Gregg Popovich.
Durant, 35, still has multiple years left on his lucrative contract with the Suns, but sources close to the situation reveal that he has grown increasingly frustrated with the franchise’s lack of progress and internal direction. Following Phoenix’s early playoff exit and the coaching instability surrounding the team, Durant is reportedly eyeing a more structured and forward-thinking environment—qualities synonymous with the Spurs organization.
According to NBA insider reports, Durant is “willing to do whatever it takes,” including leaving millions on the table, to facilitate a deal to San Antonio. This willingness to sacrifice salary and comfort underlines just how serious the veteran star is about chasing another championship in a well-organized system. “He wants to be coached, he wants discipline, and he wants to mentor young talent like Wembanyama in a real winning culture,” an anonymous league executive shared.
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is believed to be intrigued by the possibility of pairing Wembanyama with Durant—two uniquely skilled big men capable of transforming the Western Conference landscape. While San Antonio has the cap flexibility and assets to potentially structure a deal, making room financially would be far easier if Durant truly follows through on his pay cut willingness.
Though no official trade discussions have been confirmed, the fact that Durant is even contemplating a financial sacrifice adds major fuel to the rumors. If this move happens, it could reshape the power dynamic in the West and mark one of the most ambitious decisions of Durant’s illustrious career.
This is now a storyline the entire league will be watching closely.
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