NBA – This promise the Suns refuse to make to Kevin Durant revealed

Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport

And what if Kevin Durant no longer had any say? What if his future, which he thought he could control, is now slipping completely out of his hands? According to a well-known insider, the Suns may be determined to take full control of what comes next.

For several days now, rumors have been swirling about an imminent Kevin Durant trade ahead of the draft. Three destinations keep coming up: the Heat, the Rockets, and especially the Spurs. The player is reportedly willing to commit long-term to one of those franchises — something that should have given him serious leverage, with just one year left on his deal.

But it seems Phoenix has other plans and may simply ignore Durant’s preferences in favor of the best return available. This turnaround is surprising to some analysts, who believed Durant could pressure the Suns by threatening not to re-sign with a team he didn’t want to join — thus cooling off certain offers. But Phoenix appears ready to take that risk, even if it means sending him somewhere outside his shortlist.

The Suns Ready to Ignore Durant Completely

According to insider Marc Stein :

@BallReportX : “REPORT: The Suns are not promising to send Kevin Durant to any of his preferred destinations, per @TheSteinLine. They’re open to deals with the Spurs, Rockets, or Heat if the return is right — but Phoenix is focused on making the best deal possible.”

Behind the scenes, several teams have already reached out with very different offers. Houston could offer to return multiple draft picks. Miami has young assets like Kel’el Ware in the mix. San Antonio is an intriguing option with the No. 2 pick, though many fans are against giving up that much for a player who turns 37 in September.

Durant’s stance remains unclear. He hasn’t made any public statements since the rumors began, though some close to him suggest he wouldn’t be thrilled about being forced into a move to a team he didn’t choose. That could lead him to complicate any unwanted trade… though Phoenix appears set on moving forward regardless.

In any case, this situation could reshape the balance of power in the West. If the Spurs or Rockets manage to pull off a deal, the entire NBA landscape could shift. But for now, it’s the Suns holding all the cards — and they’re ready to play them to the end. Sorry, Slim Reaper.