02-06-2025, 09:04 AM
(02-06-2025, 08:58 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: So PHX is in a rough spot, huh? The lost last night by 30 the OKC. Now, KD didn't play but it still shines a bright light of what they are not (a contender). Beal has a NTC and he is perfectly happy not waiving it. They want to get off Nurkic who doesn't even talk to the coach now. With one more year left on his contract, they will need to pay some team to take him. They picked up three firsts for their 2031 firsts. The best explanation I heard about this was trading a dollar for two quarters and a dime. They do have some heavily swapped firsts as well, but these appear to be very late picks with all the swaps rights. To make matters worse, KD also knows the Suns were discussing him in trades. This typically does not end well. Especially with a star who tends to be thin skinned.
Durant will be expiring next season, so it is imho very realistic he will be on the move again in the summer. Phoenix will likely get way less than they paid for him.