There is no information indicating that Kevin Durant will be traded by the Phoenix Suns. That won’t, however, deter teams from making inquiries just in case. Daryl Morey, the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, did exactly that, according to reports from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.
They said in a story published on February 14 that “These kinds of audacious trade calls are historically a common practice for Morey, who also called the Phoenix Suns and asked about Durant’s availability, only to be told Durant was not available.”
In the NBA, Morey is known for going after the big fish. Over the course of his management career, Morey has acquired some of the top players in the league during their prime. Among them are Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, James Harden (twice), and others. Durant would
It doesn’t make much sense for the Suns to deal Kevin Durant. They are currently in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race, having had to give up a lot of assets to get him. It’s difficult to see how the two teams could come to an agreement unless the Sixers intended to give Joel Embiid, who is the only player on the team that is comparable in caliber to Durant.
Report: Kevin Durant May Leave the Suns
So far, the Kevin Durant era hasn’t let us down too much. He has, nevertheless, before had second thoughts. Durant insisted on a trade the next offseason after agreeing to an extension with the Nets. Although the Suns don’t now need to worry about it, Howard Beck of The Ringer detailed the dangers of signing Durant in a story published on February 14
The Suns are now squarely on the Crash-and-Burn watch after the Durant trade, which was the ultimate all-in move. With the majority of its salary going to Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, Phoenix boasts one of the largest payrolls in the league. New owner Mat Ishbia is banking that Durant can spend his way to a championship. However, everything hinges on the well-being, longevity, and temperamental fluctuations of three delicate talents, chief among them being Durant, 35, who has switched clubs three times since 2019. What happens if the Suns—who are now 32-22 and seventh in the Western Conference—lose in the opening round?
Then, Beck discussed what an NBA executive had told him regarding the possible departure of Durant from the Suns and the associated consequences.
“Durant definitely looks around,” the executive said to Beck. “Durant’s gaze is constantly wandering.” The general manager added that (Devin) Booker would have to think about his possibilities if Durant departed.
Then, Beck discussed what an NBA executive had told him regarding the possible departure of Durant from the Suns and the associated consequences.
“Durant definitely looks around,” the executive said to Beck. “Durant’s gaze is constantly wandering.” The general manager added that (Devin) Booker would have to think about his possibilities if Durant departed.
On his own podcast, Green stated, “(Nurkic) and Kevin (Durant) questioning my character before.” As if you’re going to judge someone’s morality based on a basketball game? As if this isn’t real life and it doesn’t have an impact on people’s finances? I believe that was all incredibly cowardly. while Green declared, “I think they all wack,” he was not holding back while criticizing Durant and Nurkic. The two of them.
After some close games throughout the 2023–24 season, the Suns and Warriors might face off in the postseason.
Matt John writes for Heavy.com about the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics. He was born in Massachusetts and has been covering the NBA since 2018. He has worked for Basketball Insiders, FanSided, and Basketball News. Additional information on Matt John
