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Multiple teams still making aggressive calls to Suns on Kevin Durant
ESPN: “From what I’m told, there are multiple teams making really aggressive calls to the Suns on Kevin Durant.” @ShamsCharania on what he’s watching as the trade deadline approaches
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think the Suns probably keep Kevin Durant today. I think they continue to putter around as a Play-In team. And then I think they probably have to look into trading him over the summer for less than they could have gotten today.
I just think that partnership has run its course. – 9:16 AM
I think the Suns probably keep Kevin Durant today. I think they continue to putter around as a Play-In team. And then I think they probably have to look into trading him over the summer for less than they could have gotten today.
I just think that partnership has run its course. – 9:16 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
I hate this for the Warriors.
Maybe Jimmy Butler is a completely different player with a better attitude.
But if the move wasn’t for Durant, I would have kept Wiggins (80% Butler?) and gone for a Vucevic.
Hope I’m wrong because I love Steph and want him to win. – 9:42 PM
I hate this for the Warriors.
Maybe Jimmy Butler is a completely different player with a better attitude.
But if the move wasn’t for Durant, I would have kept Wiggins (80% Butler?) and gone for a Vucevic.
Hope I’m wrong because I love Steph and want him to win. – 9:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant (ankle) OUT, but getting in a pregame workout. #Suns pic.x.com/DPSTFQrH3O – 8:49 PM
Kevin Durant (ankle) OUT, but getting in a pregame workout. #Suns pic.x.com/DPSTFQrH3O – 8:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re hoping that it’s short term.”
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant’s ankle injury as he is out tonight at OKC.
Said he twisted his ankle “a couple times” in the 4th quarter of Monday’s loss at Portland.
Commended him for finishing the OT game. #Suns pic.x.com/NUurg6afU5 – 8:39 PM
“We’re hoping that it’s short term.”
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant’s ankle injury as he is out tonight at OKC.
Said he twisted his ankle “a couple times” in the 4th quarter of Monday’s loss at Portland.
Commended him for finishing the OT game. #Suns pic.x.com/NUurg6afU5 – 8:39 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“You can’t move Bradley Beal, D Book is untouchable, the next man in line that has value and can help move the needle a little bit is Kevin Durant.”
@ThisISUD on the breakup of the Phoenix Suns’ big three and why a KD trade would make sense 👀 pic.x.com/hAjrnLei4o – 7:30 PM
“You can’t move Bradley Beal, D Book is untouchable, the next man in line that has value and can help move the needle a little bit is Kevin Durant.”
@ThisISUD on the breakup of the Phoenix Suns’ big three and why a KD trade would make sense 👀 pic.x.com/hAjrnLei4o – 7:30 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
What do the Warriors do if the Heat and Suns do the Durant-for-Butler swap?
Is there a viable Zion trade there? Ingram doesn’t really move the needle for them. What is Paul George’s trade value right now? – 6:35 PM
What do the Warriors do if the Heat and Suns do the Durant-for-Butler swap?
Is there a viable Zion trade there? Ingram doesn’t really move the needle for them. What is Paul George’s trade value right now? – 6:35 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
What a heist that would be for Miami, thinking they had little-no chance to move Butler for something significant then walking away with Kevin Durant. – 6:26 PM
What a heist that would be for Miami, thinking they had little-no chance to move Butler for something significant then walking away with Kevin Durant. – 6:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Last night, I wrote about 6 hypothetical Kevin Durant deals. Since then, I came up with 23 *more* Suns trades. From Jimmy Butler to KD to other fallback options involving neither one, to targets for Phoenix’s $3.3M trade exception, here ya go: bit.ly/4jE6eTc – 6:05 PM
Last night, I wrote about 6 hypothetical Kevin Durant deals. Since then, I came up with 23 *more* Suns trades. From Jimmy Butler to KD to other fallback options involving neither one, to targets for Phoenix’s $3.3M trade exception, here ya go: bit.ly/4jE6eTc – 6:05 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Kevin Durant now being in play has put a pause on some other trade talks as clubs reassess. That’s certainly the case with the Suns, who saw Nurkic for Valanciunas go away. Deal with Sacramento actually looks better for Washington’s long-term rebuilding goals. More flexibility. – 5:34 PM
Kevin Durant now being in play has put a pause on some other trade talks as clubs reassess. That’s certainly the case with the Suns, who saw Nurkic for Valanciunas go away. Deal with Sacramento actually looks better for Washington’s long-term rebuilding goals. More flexibility. – 5:34 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Athletic and Marc Stein say Warriors have ended Durant pursuit after learning he doesn’t want to play there again. Stein says GS now pursuing Jimmy again. So as widely reported here and everywhere for days, still seems like Suns or Warriors for Jimmy. – 4:35 PM
Athletic and Marc Stein say Warriors have ended Durant pursuit after learning he doesn’t want to play there again. Stein says GS now pursuing Jimmy again. So as widely reported here and everywhere for days, still seems like Suns or Warriors for Jimmy. – 4:35 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are moving on from their pursuit of Kevin Durant, the latest in a string of high-profile misses in their quest to land Steph Curry a co-star
With @sam_amick
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 4:27 PM
The Warriors are moving on from their pursuit of Kevin Durant, the latest in a string of high-profile misses in their quest to land Steph Curry a co-star
With @sam_amick
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 4:27 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Amid reports that Kevin Durant isn’t interested in returning to the Warriors, I wanted to re-post what he told me when I asked him if he regretted leaving the Warriors in an interview in 2023:
“Hell, no. I don’t regret anything I do.“
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… – 4:16 PM
Amid reports that Kevin Durant isn’t interested in returning to the Warriors, I wanted to re-post what he told me when I asked him if he regretted leaving the Warriors in an interview in 2023:
“Hell, no. I don’t regret anything I do.“
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… – 4:16 PM
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Will Kevin Durant still be in Phoenix after the trade deadline?
@BobbyMarks42 gives @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine the latest on KD’s future pic.x.com/OS8J2e81iQ – 4:03 PM
Will Kevin Durant still be in Phoenix after the trade deadline?
@BobbyMarks42 gives @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine the latest on KD’s future pic.x.com/OS8J2e81iQ – 4:03 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Heat interested in Durant, and an obscure Charlotte/Phoenix trade consequence might help pave the way
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Suns mull whether to deal Durant to Miami in deal for Jimmy and more – 3:58 PM
NEW: Heat interested in Durant, and an obscure Charlotte/Phoenix trade consequence might help pave the way
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Suns mull whether to deal Durant to Miami in deal for Jimmy and more – 3:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As clock ticks toward tomorrow’s trade deadline, Heat and Jimmy Butler hope to find some clarity in coming hours on what’s next after a drama-filled few weeks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Could that clarity come with a trade for Kevin Durant? – 3:53 PM
As clock ticks toward tomorrow’s trade deadline, Heat and Jimmy Butler hope to find some clarity in coming hours on what’s next after a drama-filled few weeks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Could that clarity come with a trade for Kevin Durant? – 3:53 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
If Kevin Durant had/has no interest in going back to GSW, how did this story get conjured up into the first place?
Obviously, a trade like that would only happen if KD signed off on it. – 3:31 PM
If Kevin Durant had/has no interest in going back to GSW, how did this story get conjured up into the first place?
Obviously, a trade like that would only happen if KD signed off on it. – 3:31 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
KD making it clear through media he has no desire to return to the Warriors shows the deal had some real legs.
Dubs not enough of a super team now I suppose. – 3:22 PM
KD making it clear through media he has no desire to return to the Warriors shows the deal had some real legs.
Dubs not enough of a super team now I suppose. – 3:22 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Kevin Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause but the Golden State Warriors do not want to bring in a disgruntled superstar. An organization desperate to pair Stephen Curry with a peer of his caliber is running out of options. – 3:19 PM
Kevin Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause but the Golden State Warriors do not want to bring in a disgruntled superstar. An organization desperate to pair Stephen Curry with a peer of his caliber is running out of options. – 3:19 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kevin Durant to the Heat would be something special pic.x.com/G1EYZCn1DJ – 3:10 PM
Kevin Durant to the Heat would be something special pic.x.com/G1EYZCn1DJ – 3:10 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
As Golden State pursues Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, the two-time Warriors NBA Finals MVP has no desire in a reunion and does not want to go back. Reporting for NBA Today: pic.x.com/tNeTzw2gCf – 3:10 PM
As Golden State pursues Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, the two-time Warriors NBA Finals MVP has no desire in a reunion and does not want to go back. Reporting for NBA Today: pic.x.com/tNeTzw2gCf – 3:10 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls are hoping these Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Golden State talks all stall out. As reported by the Sun-Times, Nikola Vucevic is the consolation prize in waiting. Less than 24 hours to go. – 3:05 PM
Bulls are hoping these Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Golden State talks all stall out. As reported by the Sun-Times, Nikola Vucevic is the consolation prize in waiting. Less than 24 hours to go. – 3:05 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kevin Durant has no desire for a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, @ShamsCharania reported just now on NBA Today. Warriors have been pursuing a trade to find a star to pair with Steph Curry. – 3:02 PM
Kevin Durant has no desire for a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, @ShamsCharania reported just now on NBA Today. Warriors have been pursuing a trade to find a star to pair with Steph Curry. – 3:02 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Shams reports just now that Durant does not want to be traded to Warriors. Period. He can’t veto it. – 3:02 PM
Shams reports just now that Durant does not want to be traded to Warriors. Period. He can’t veto it. – 3:02 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Per Stein and Fischer, Durant prefers to remain with Suns and has “serious reservations” about re-joining Golden State… Heat obviously likes Durant, but Suns’ 2nd apron restrictions prevent Miami from packaging Butler with several prospects because Suns can’t take back more – 2:31 PM
Per Stein and Fischer, Durant prefers to remain with Suns and has “serious reservations” about re-joining Golden State… Heat obviously likes Durant, but Suns’ 2nd apron restrictions prevent Miami from packaging Butler with several prospects because Suns can’t take back more – 2:31 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
So in theory, KD could score his 30,000th point …
— Friday for Phoenix vs. Utah
— Saturday for Golden State vs. Chicago
— Monday for Miami vs. Boston
— Monday for Dallas vs. Sacramento
— (among others)
These are the weirdest times in world history. – 2:13 PM
So in theory, KD could score his 30,000th point …
— Friday for Phoenix vs. Utah
— Saturday for Golden State vs. Chicago
— Monday for Miami vs. Boston
— Monday for Dallas vs. Sacramento
— (among others)
These are the weirdest times in world history. – 2:13 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Watch the Suns trade KD to the Warriors for a bag of picks… then the Rockets trade Phoenix back two of their picks for four of the Warriors picks. – 2:08 PM
Watch the Suns trade KD to the Warriors for a bag of picks… then the Rockets trade Phoenix back two of their picks for four of the Warriors picks. – 2:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This was supposed to be a relatively quiet trade deadline
Instead we could see Luka, AD, Fox, KD, Middleton, Butler, and Daniel Theis all moved by Thursday afternoon – 2:07 PM
This was supposed to be a relatively quiet trade deadline
Instead we could see Luka, AD, Fox, KD, Middleton, Butler, and Daniel Theis all moved by Thursday afternoon – 2:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
In addition to all the potential trade drama, a shame that KD isn’t going for 30,000 points tonight in OKC which would have been a fascinating scene in its own right. – 2:07 PM
In addition to all the potential trade drama, a shame that KD isn’t going for 30,000 points tonight in OKC which would have been a fascinating scene in its own right. – 2:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant out with left ankle sprain vs former team, Oklahoma City Thunder (w/video) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:06 PM
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant out with left ankle sprain vs former team, Oklahoma City Thunder (w/video) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:06 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me. – 1:56 PM
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me. – 1:56 PM
More on this storyline
Front Office Sports: Maverick Carter, LeBron James’s business partner, is looking to build an international basketball league. Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s manager, was asked about the league on @CNBC and if KD would be open to playing in it. “Yes, potentially.” -via x.com / February 6, 2025
The Warriors started to explore the feasibility of the Durant dream late last week and, in the process, Green’s name was floated. It’s plausible he would’ve been sent to Phoenix if some of the theoretical structures materialized. That possibility surfaced in one of The Athletic’s intel reports. Green said he never went to the front office for reassurance he’d stick around. “No,” he told The Athletic late Wednesday night. “I always talk to Mike. But, no, what’s going to happen is going to happen. Ninety-five percent of the things you worry about never come true. If (I did get traded), then it just is what it is. My worries ain’t stopping it. So I wasn’t worried at all. I’ve been in a place of uncertainty overall. But what’s going to be is going to be. To sit and worry about it, this life is hard enough to worry about what you can’t control.” -via New York Times / February 6, 2025
Get Up: “This was close to being Jimmy Butler in Phoenix and Kevin Durant in Golden State.” 😯 Brian Windhorst: ‘This could be qualified as a genuine what-if. There was a deal in place between Golden State, Phoenix and Miami that would have returned Kevin Durant to Golden State. But Durant stepped out and made it known that he did not want a reunion. And once that deal fell apart Golden State pivoted and tried to get Jimmy Butler. The key that got this done was their willingness to give him that two-year, $111-million extension.’ — @WindhorstESPN on Jimmy Butler being traded to Golden State -via x.com / February 6, 2025
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