The Durant Sweepstakes

[elindholm]

Put me down as being against a Durant trade.

 

[dscher]

I could put eyeballs back on the TV screen again during the regular season if Durant is there instead of Ayton..

 

[Mainstreet]

It's really sad that a fan in New Jersey is a better reporter for the team than anyone in the state of Arizona

It's hard to understand how the local media hasn't developed better connections with the inner workings of the Suns.

Maybe some trust was lost somewhere along the way?

 

[Chris_Sanders]

It's hard to understand how the local media hasn't developed better connections with the inner workings of the Suns.

Maybe some trust was lost somewhere along the way?

It doesn't help that a big organization like the Athletic doesn't have a single Suns, Dbacks, or Coyotes guy. I am not even sure they have a Cardinals guy

 

[boisesuns]

With Durant you have three clutch shot creators when you really need a basket. So many times last year we needed to stop a run and when booker was tied up, or CP was hobbled we were left with some subpar shot creators and streaky shooters. Even with aytons improvement I found myself nervous every time we went to post up.

I think I’d take the crazy potent offensive potential at this point vs Watching crowder, Payne and company chuck shots.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Durant is really the only way this team can improve without Ayton.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

While this is correct in that he can't be traded for 2 more years it's not really the super max that is the issue there. He had 2 years left on his existing deal and added 4 more years to that. A player can't be traded if they have more than 4 seasons left on their contract.

Huh, that’s a new one for me. Hadn’t known that. Amazing how complicated trade rules have become.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Huh, that’s a new one for me. Hadn’t known that. Amazing how complicated trade rules have become.

Yeah it was changed several years ago when they made it so that smaller market teams had a better chance of retaining their young stars. Now, the home team has the right to offer 5 year contracts, no one else can do that either directly or as part of a sign and trade.

 

[Mainstreet]

It doesn't help that a big organization like the Athletic doesn't have a single Suns, Dbacks, or Coyotes guy. I am not even sure they have a Cardinals guy

This is one of reasons I haven't stayed subscribed to The Athletic. I want more Suns news and details about the inner workings of the teams.

PHNX makes a very strong effort to provide local sports information about the Suns. I might join them them based upon their effort alone. I follow Gerald Bourguet a lot on twitter plus watch their podcasts.

ESPN Insider is probably the best single source about detailed NBA news.

 

[Proximo]

Durant is really the only way this team can improve without Ayton.

Well, while I mostly agree with this statement, you should also keep in mind we could also get worse.

The track record for teams with 3 or 4 really high paid guys and a bunch of scrubs to fill out the rest of the roster isn't really that good.

 

[Chaplin]

Well, while I mostly agree with this statement, you should also keep in mind we could also get worse.

The track record for teams with 3 or 4 really high paid guys and a bunch of scrubs to fill out the rest of the roster isn't really that good.

Worked for the Lakers in the bubble...

 

[Cheesebeef]

Durant is really the only way this team can improve without Ayton.

Yup

 

[SirStefan32]

My biggest concern is defense. If the Suns lose Ayton and Bridges, I am really not sure how they are going to defend anyone. KD is a good defender, but he is getting up there in age. Paul was a good defender, but he's lost a couple of steps. I have a feeling Crowder would get flipped for a big man. I still say do the deal if you can get KD, but I do have some serious concerns.

 

[TJ]

Durant is really the only way this team can improve without Ayton.

Yes. Unless there's a secret deal to get an all-star, James Jones is going to look dumb getting rid of DA for peanuts.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Put me down as being against a Durant trade.

Any Durant trade?

 

[AzStevenCal]

Any Durant trade?

Yeah, that is the question. If there's no saving the DA situation, I'm in favor of trading him and our future picks plus a couple of contracts for Durant but I'd be hesitant to give them CamJ and I'd absolutely draw the line on Mikal. Ayton (or whatever he brings in a 3 way trade) plus three firsts, three pick swaps and any combination of Crowder, Saric, Payne and Shamet is more than fair IMO for a 34 year old Durant.

 

[Germz249]

Worked for the Lakers in the bubble...

Didn’t it work for the Heats also?

 

[Mainstreet]

The longer this drags out, the less options the Suns will have in free agency.

Here is a link to a free agency tracker.

2022 NBA Free Agents Tracker

Tracking the status and signings of all 2022 NBA free agents.

www.spotrac.com

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Yeah, that is the question. If there's no saving the DA situation, I'm in favor of trading him and our future picks plus a couple of contracts for Durant but I'd be hesitant to give them CamJ and I'd absolutely draw the line on Mikal. Ayton (or whatever he brings in a 3 way trade) plus three firsts, three pick swaps and any combination of Crowder, Saric, Payne and Shamet is more than fair IMO for a 34 year old Durant.

Agreed. Gambo even floated the possibilities of not needing Ayton or even Bridges with an extreme pick dump. I'm less convinced of that.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Agreed. Gambo even floated the possibilities of not needing Ayton or even Bridges with an extreme pick dump. I'm less convinced of that.

I will blow JJ if he accomplishes this without needing to put Bridges and Ayton into a deal… whether that’s straight up or three or four way deal.

 

[Mainstreet]

For the what it is worth category.

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[Hoop Head]

Agreed. Gambo even floated the possibilities of not needing Ayton or even Bridges with an extreme pick dump. I'm less convinced of that.

If JJ can bring in KD without trading Mikal or Ayton for him then he deserves the Executive of the Year award again and I'll never question his decision making again.

I don't see that happening but it would be huge if it did.

 

[Hoop Head]

I will blow JJ if he accomplishes this without needing to put Bridges and Ayton into a deal… whether that’s straight up or three or four way deal.

You mean like you and me and someone else take turns blowing him or you blow him alone? Because I'm down. Get it done JJ!

 

[Mainstreet]

At least I will know where some posters are hanging out. I expect some inside information.

 

[95pro]

I'm calling it now like i said, cp3 will be moved. I'm speculating cp3 wore thin on Ayton and suns prefer to keep Ayton, all this to keep a prime Book happy.