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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
The NBA summer is heating up, and the Kevin Durant saga perfectly illustrates the tension. With the 2025 draft deadline looming, negotiations are intensifying and every detail counts. The Suns firmly hold the reins on the trade, but their demands toward the Spurs could cause friction.
A wave of tension sweeps over the Durant talks as time runs short and the 2025 draft approaches fast. Phoenix, still controlling the situation, appears to be hardening its stance against suitors—especially the Spurs, whose offer was rejected. Speculation abounds: will the Suns eventually relent, or stand firm under pressure? The stakes are high, as no truly satisfying proposal seems to have surfaced yet.
According to Sports Illustrated:
While this aligns with an expected trade proposal, it appears that the Suns are not interested in such a deal, demanding Stephon Castle or Jeremy Sochan instead. The Spurs’ counteroffer was in response to the Suns’ initial demand for Vassell, Sochan, Barnes, the No. 14 pick, along with two first-rounders. Needless to say, the Spurs had to reject this. San Antonio has made it abundantly clear that they are unwilling to part ways with Castle or Sochan, both of whom have become integral players in the Spurs’ plans.”
The Spurs stand firm against the Suns
This refusal is no surprise, as those young talents form the foundation on which the Spurs want to build their future. The real test lies ahead: will the Suns eventually trade Durant for less than their expectations? With an offer deemed “not great” by insiders, pressure looks set to rise in the coming days. Somewhere, someone will have to give before the June 25 draft deadline.
As talks continue behind the scenes, the Spurs seem determined not to sacrifice their key young players. Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan represent the franchise’s future, and their roles in the team continue to grow. San Antonio must balance the desire to acquire a superstar like KD with the need to preserve their talented core. This delicate balance could delay a deal or dramatically change the nature of offers forthcoming.
Meanwhile, the Suns have clearly shown their intent to get the best possible return for KD. After a tough season and the prospect of a new project, they’re unwilling to undervalue their star, even with only one year left on his contract. Durant’s potential arrival at another franchise will thus depend not only on his wishes but also on interested teams’ ability to meet Phoenix’s financial and sporting demands.
The tension is palpable as this saga stirs passion and captures the attention of fans and franchises alike. The suspense remains: who will be the first to fold? And above all, where will Kevin Durant land if the trade finally materializes? The trade market is set to explode in the coming hours.
