On June 8, according to joint reports from multiple authoritative NBA reporters, Kevin Durant's whereabouts this summer has once again attracted widespread attention in the league. John Gambadoro, a reporter for the Suns, revealed in a basketball podcast that Durant has told close friends that he believes he will be traded to the San Antonio Spurs during the offseason. This statement quickly sparked heated public debate.

Since Durant joined the Suns in 2022 , he has shown his efficient offensive ability. However, with the team's poor performance in the playoffs and the continued turmoil in the Big Three system, the Suns management has gradually tended to reshape the lineup. According to ESPN's well-known reporter Shams Charania , the Suns hope to finalize Durant's deal before the 2025 NBA Draft and are actively looking for a suitable trading partner. As the draft day approaches, the trading heat is expected to continue to heat up in the next 2-3 weeks.

According to further reports from NBA reporter Jake Weinbach , the Spurs are open to bringing in Durant and plan to form a trade package around Harrison Barnes , young forward Devin Vassell and the 14th pick in the first round of 2025. This offer is expected to be one of the most attractive options for the Suns at present. In particular, Vassell, as one of the core players that the Spurs have focused on cultivating in recent years, his offensive and defensive characteristics may have strategic value for the Suns' reconstruction.

Durant himself is also very interested in the Spurs. According to Gambadoro , Durant is full of expectations for the new system that the Spurs have built in recent years with Victor Wembanyama as the core, and believes that he can bring immediate combat effectiveness and leadership experience to this young team. More importantly, the Spurs have ample salary space and many young assets with trading value, making them a hot favorite in this battle for Durant.

It is worth mentioning that the Spurs were also reported to have strong interest in other All-Star players this offseason, including Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown . This shows that San Antonio management intends to rebuild its competitiveness in the short term and build a championship lineup around Wenban Yama.

At present, Durant's trading prospects are becoming clearer. Once the Spurs and the Suns reach an agreement, Durant is expected to usher in another major turning point in his career. The Suns are expected to start a new round of reconstruction or reorganization. As the draft is approaching, Durant's final destination may be revealed in the next few weeks.