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Spurs and Suns Reportedly Agree to Trade Kevin Durant

Timing for a draft-week announcement highlights the Spurs’ strategy to boost title hopes without sacrificing their No. 2 pick

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Overview

  • NBA analyst Bill Simmons said he expects Phoenix and San Antonio to have already settled on the core terms of a Kevin Durant deal.
  • League insiders report that both teams plan to unveil the trade during draft week, leveraging the offseason spotlight.
  • San Antonio would likely include young assets such as Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson and the No. 14 pick in the package for Durant, according to sources.
  • Durant, entering the final year of his $55 million contract, would join Victor Wembanyama to create a new co-star pairing in San Antonio.
  • By retaining their No. 2 overall pick, the Spurs aim to maintain a balance between immediate contention and future roster flexibility.