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Par Joël Pütz | Journaliste sportif
While he’s one of the greatest legends in NBA history, Kevin Durant isn’t exactly the hottest prospect. Other franchises aren’t lining up to trade for him, and the latest revelations aren’t particularly glorious.
Can Kevin Durant lead a team to a title? It’s a question that has divided opinion for years regarding him, and unfortunately, the trend isn’t in his favor. Because while he won two rings with the Warriors, it was as part of a powerful force that included Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson.
However, the Slim Reaper has been a long way from reliving such success since leaving the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether with the Nets or the Suns over the past two and a half years, nothing seems to be working for him. Worse still, Phoenix missed the 2024-25 playoffs after already trying to get rid of the forward before the last trade deadline. It therefore seems obvious that he will set sail this summer… but even that seems complicated now.
Kevin Durant’s market value plummets
Indeed, there aren’t many franchises willing to trade for him. The Knicks, for example, refused even though he showed interest in them; as for the Timberwolves, it’s the exact opposite. There are also the Spurs, but his franchise isn’t satisfied with the compensation offered. However, it may have to scale back its ambitions.
A few days ago, we learned that Desmond Bane was joining the Magic in a big trade involving five draft picks sent to Memphis in exchange. This is typically the kind of package that could entice the Suns… but according to Tim Bontemps at ESPN, it’s become impossible to demand that for Durantula:
In speaking with several sources Sunday in the wake of the Bane deal, the universal belief is that any draft packages going to Phoenix in a Durant deal likely won’t surpass the haul of draft picks coming to Memphis for Bane, who hasn’t yet made an All-Star team.
Given KD’s pedigree, accomplishments, and future Hall of Famer status, this is nothing short of humiliating. There’s no point in bleeding yourself dry for a player who’s still productive, but who’s now 37 years old and whose recent seasons have been marked by repeated team failures. His management will likely be forced to accept a bargain.
