Former Spurs executive reveals Suns massive trade…
Phoenix could as properly be asking for the solar.
The Spurs reportedly didn’t reply properly to the Suns initially asking for reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle and/or the No. 2 choose in the upcoming NBA draft in their trade talks for Phoenix star Kevin Durant, according to former Spurs executive Kirk Goldsberry.
“I know our friends in San Antonio think the price is too high,” Goldsberry, the staff’s former vice president of strategic analysis, mentioned on “The Zach Lowe Show” launched Tuesday.
“In the original discussions, including the No. 2 pick and/or Stephon Castle, are not going very well on the Spurs’ end of the telephone, I can tell you that.”
Kevin Durant doubtless shall be moved soon. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
It’s seemingly a foregone conclusion that the Suns will trade Durant this offseason and Phoenix could as properly ask for the world for the 36-year-old.
The downside is the remainder of the league could have a completely different price worth on the longer term Hall of Famer and it appears that’s the case.
The Suns could also be asking for an excessive amount of and compelled to alter their calls for since they’ve “no leverage,” the Arizona Republic reported Tuesday morning.
Durant, while still an elite scorer, is older, missed time due to harm final yr and has only yr left on his deal.
Asking for Castle and/or the No. 2 choose is actually a substantial ask from the Spurs, who are wanting to construct a winner around Victor Wembanyama.
Kirk Goldsberry (r) revealed the Spurs aren’t too happy with the initial ask for Kevin Durant. @TheDunkCentral/X
The No. 2 choose might be one of Rutgers’ freshmen phenom duo in Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey, while Castle averaged 14.7 factors, 3.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in addition to offering sturdy protection.
Durant desires to be traded to the Spurs, Rockets or Heat, ESPN reported Saturday, but that doesn’t essentially help the Suns since it’s potential the veteran may drive his approach to a staff.
He reportedly has made it clear he doesn’t need to head to Minnesota.
Stefon Castle received Rookie of the Year. David Gonzales-Imagn Images
With the NBA draft starting next Wednesday, any deal involving a 2025 choose would have to be accomplished soon and pundits have mentioned they anticipate a trade in short order.
The Suns shifting on from Durant would mark an underwhelming finish for the franchise’s two-and-a-half seasons using him.
Phoenix received one playoff collection in his time, while being swept in the first spherical in one other and lacking the postseason altogether this yr.
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