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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
While the Spurs remain in the running for Kevin Durant, they are not the favorites—and for good reason: the organization prefers to wait. They hold a significant advantage and refuse to yield to the Suns’ demands… for now.
A cloud of suspense hangs over the Kevin Durant situation. As the Suns seek to maximize their return, two franchises seem to be playing a very particular waiting game. The Rockets and the Spurs, both among Durant’s preferred destinations, know they can afford to hold off without offering the best packages.
@esidery : “The Rockets and Spurs know they don’t have to make a strong trade offer for Kevin Durant, because they are on his preferred destination list, per @WindhorstESPN. The leverage game between the Suns and teams interested in Durant continues on.”
Are the Spurs ready to take a risk?
This strategy is especially visible on the Spurs’ side. San Antonio seems to favor patience, aware that Durant absolutely wants to come to them. This choice is risky: Phoenix might end up accepting a less advantageous offer. But the Spurs could also decide to wait one or two years to target a free-agent superstar or another big trade, rather than sacrificing too many assets today.
Meanwhile, the Texas franchise continues to build around Victor Wembanyama, betting on youth and the natural progression of the roster. The management hopes not to rush into a deal that could jeopardize the future of the project. A decision that naturally divides fans.
The 2025 Draft, set for June 25, could be a key moment in this saga. San Antonio will then have to decide whether to bet on the hope of attracting Durant in the medium term or seize the opportunity to trade picks to accelerate building a competitive team.
Ultimately, this chess game between the Suns, Spurs, and Rockets perfectly illustrates the complexity of negotiations around a star like Kevin Durant, notably because of his contract and age. Every decision will have a major impact on the NBA in the coming seasons, so it’s understandable the Spurs want to take their time.
