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Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Kevin Durant now being in play has put a pause on some other trade talks as clubs reassess. That’s certainly the case with the Suns, who saw Nurkic for Valanciunas go away. Deal with Sacramento actually looks better for Washington’s long-term rebuilding goals. More flexibility. – 5:34 PM
Kevin Durant now being in play has put a pause on some other trade talks as clubs reassess. That’s certainly the case with the Suns, who saw Nurkic for Valanciunas go away. Deal with Sacramento actually looks better for Washington’s long-term rebuilding goals. More flexibility. – 5:34 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Athletic and Marc Stein say Warriors have ended Durant pursuit after learning he doesn’t want to play there again. Stein says GS now pursuing Jimmy again. So as widely reported here and everywhere for days, still seems like Suns or Warriors for Jimmy. – 4:35 PM
Athletic and Marc Stein say Warriors have ended Durant pursuit after learning he doesn’t want to play there again. Stein says GS now pursuing Jimmy again. So as widely reported here and everywhere for days, still seems like Suns or Warriors for Jimmy. – 4:35 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are moving on from their pursuit of Kevin Durant, the latest in a string of high-profile misses in their quest to land Steph Curry a co-star
With @sam_amick
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 4:27 PM
The Warriors are moving on from their pursuit of Kevin Durant, the latest in a string of high-profile misses in their quest to land Steph Curry a co-star
With @sam_amick
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 4:27 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Amid reports that Kevin Durant isn’t interested in returning to the Warriors, I wanted to re-post what he told me when I asked him if he regretted leaving the Warriors in an interview in 2023:
“Hell, no. I don’t regret anything I do.“
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… – 4:16 PM
Amid reports that Kevin Durant isn’t interested in returning to the Warriors, I wanted to re-post what he told me when I asked him if he regretted leaving the Warriors in an interview in 2023:
“Hell, no. I don’t regret anything I do.“
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ex… – 4:16 PM
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Will Kevin Durant still be in Phoenix after the trade deadline?
@BobbyMarks42 gives @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine the latest on KD’s future pic.x.com/OS8J2e81iQ – 4:03 PM
Will Kevin Durant still be in Phoenix after the trade deadline?
@BobbyMarks42 gives @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine the latest on KD’s future pic.x.com/OS8J2e81iQ – 4:03 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Heat interested in Durant, and an obscure Charlotte/Phoenix trade consequence might help pave the way
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Suns mull whether to deal Durant to Miami in deal for Jimmy and more – 3:58 PM
NEW: Heat interested in Durant, and an obscure Charlotte/Phoenix trade consequence might help pave the way
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Suns mull whether to deal Durant to Miami in deal for Jimmy and more – 3:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As clock ticks toward tomorrow’s trade deadline, Heat and Jimmy Butler hope to find some clarity in coming hours on what’s next after a drama-filled few weeks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Could that clarity come with a trade for Kevin Durant? – 3:53 PM
As clock ticks toward tomorrow’s trade deadline, Heat and Jimmy Butler hope to find some clarity in coming hours on what’s next after a drama-filled few weeks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Could that clarity come with a trade for Kevin Durant? – 3:53 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
If Kevin Durant had/has no interest in going back to GSW, how did this story get conjured up into the first place?
Obviously, a trade like that would only happen if KD signed off on it. – 3:31 PM
If Kevin Durant had/has no interest in going back to GSW, how did this story get conjured up into the first place?
Obviously, a trade like that would only happen if KD signed off on it. – 3:31 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
KD making it clear through media he has no desire to return to the Warriors shows the deal had some real legs.
Dubs not enough of a super team now I suppose. – 3:22 PM
KD making it clear through media he has no desire to return to the Warriors shows the deal had some real legs.
Dubs not enough of a super team now I suppose. – 3:22 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Kevin Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause but the Golden State Warriors do not want to bring in a disgruntled superstar. An organization desperate to pair Stephen Curry with a peer of his caliber is running out of options. – 3:19 PM
Kevin Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause but the Golden State Warriors do not want to bring in a disgruntled superstar. An organization desperate to pair Stephen Curry with a peer of his caliber is running out of options. – 3:19 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kevin Durant to the Heat would be something special pic.x.com/G1EYZCn1DJ – 3:10 PM
Kevin Durant to the Heat would be something special pic.x.com/G1EYZCn1DJ – 3:10 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
As Golden State pursues Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, the two-time Warriors NBA Finals MVP has no desire in a reunion and does not want to go back. Reporting for NBA Today: pic.x.com/tNeTzw2gCf – 3:10 PM
As Golden State pursues Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, the two-time Warriors NBA Finals MVP has no desire in a reunion and does not want to go back. Reporting for NBA Today: pic.x.com/tNeTzw2gCf – 3:10 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls are hoping these Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Golden State talks all stall out. As reported by the Sun-Times, Nikola Vucevic is the consolation prize in waiting. Less than 24 hours to go. – 3:05 PM
Bulls are hoping these Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Golden State talks all stall out. As reported by the Sun-Times, Nikola Vucevic is the consolation prize in waiting. Less than 24 hours to go. – 3:05 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kevin Durant has no desire for a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, @ShamsCharania reported just now on NBA Today. Warriors have been pursuing a trade to find a star to pair with Steph Curry. – 3:02 PM
Kevin Durant has no desire for a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, @ShamsCharania reported just now on NBA Today. Warriors have been pursuing a trade to find a star to pair with Steph Curry. – 3:02 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Shams reports just now that Durant does not want to be traded to Warriors. Period. He can’t veto it. – 3:02 PM
Shams reports just now that Durant does not want to be traded to Warriors. Period. He can’t veto it. – 3:02 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Per Stein and Fischer, Durant prefers to remain with Suns and has “serious reservations” about re-joining Golden State… Heat obviously likes Durant, but Suns’ 2nd apron restrictions prevent Miami from packaging Butler with several prospects because Suns can’t take back more – 2:31 PM
Per Stein and Fischer, Durant prefers to remain with Suns and has “serious reservations” about re-joining Golden State… Heat obviously likes Durant, but Suns’ 2nd apron restrictions prevent Miami from packaging Butler with several prospects because Suns can’t take back more – 2:31 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
So in theory, KD could score his 30,000th point …
— Friday for Phoenix vs. Utah
— Saturday for Golden State vs. Chicago
— Monday for Miami vs. Boston
— Monday for Dallas vs. Sacramento
— (among others)
These are the weirdest times in world history. – 2:13 PM
So in theory, KD could score his 30,000th point …
— Friday for Phoenix vs. Utah
— Saturday for Golden State vs. Chicago
— Monday for Miami vs. Boston
— Monday for Dallas vs. Sacramento
— (among others)
These are the weirdest times in world history. – 2:13 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Watch the Suns trade KD to the Warriors for a bag of picks… then the Rockets trade Phoenix back two of their picks for four of the Warriors picks. – 2:08 PM
Watch the Suns trade KD to the Warriors for a bag of picks… then the Rockets trade Phoenix back two of their picks for four of the Warriors picks. – 2:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This was supposed to be a relatively quiet trade deadline
Instead we could see Luka, AD, Fox, KD, Middleton, Butler, and Daniel Theis all moved by Thursday afternoon – 2:07 PM
This was supposed to be a relatively quiet trade deadline
Instead we could see Luka, AD, Fox, KD, Middleton, Butler, and Daniel Theis all moved by Thursday afternoon – 2:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
In addition to all the potential trade drama, a shame that KD isn’t going for 30,000 points tonight in OKC which would have been a fascinating scene in its own right. – 2:07 PM
In addition to all the potential trade drama, a shame that KD isn’t going for 30,000 points tonight in OKC which would have been a fascinating scene in its own right. – 2:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant out with left ankle sprain vs former team, Oklahoma City Thunder (w/video) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:06 PM
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant out with left ankle sprain vs former team, Oklahoma City Thunder (w/video) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:06 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me. – 1:56 PM
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me. – 1:56 PM
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– Middleton/Kuz trade
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– Celtics good
– New Warriors Order with KD pic.x.com/fTp9wJGFga – 12:59 PM
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– Middleton/Kuz trade
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– Brunson
– Rockets need to stand fast
– Celtics good
– New Warriors Order with KD pic.x.com/fTp9wJGFga – 12:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
For the curious:
Phoenix Suns just had their morning shootaround.
Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic are here.
Suns at Thunder tonight. – 12:25 PM
For the curious:
Phoenix Suns just had their morning shootaround.
Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic are here.
Suns at Thunder tonight. – 12:25 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LIVE in 10!!! @sportsreiter @JohnGonzalez: LeBron welcomes Luka, Kevin Durant to the Warriors…or Heat or staying in PHX? Is Draymond available, & more Trade Deadline MADNESS:
youtube.com/live/JStXIoW34… – 12:12 PM
LIVE in 10!!! @sportsreiter @JohnGonzalez: LeBron welcomes Luka, Kevin Durant to the Warriors…or Heat or staying in PHX? Is Draymond available, & more Trade Deadline MADNESS:
youtube.com/live/JStXIoW34… – 12:12 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
From my preseason story at @YahooSports, KD to the Timberwolves would be so much fun. sports.yahoo.com/are-the-suns-k… pic.x.com/xxa712InKL – 11:23 AM
From my preseason story at @YahooSports, KD to the Timberwolves would be so much fun. sports.yahoo.com/are-the-suns-k… pic.x.com/xxa712InKL – 11:23 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the growing Kevin Durant trade rumors, Jimmy Butler still being the Suns’ main target, what such a deal would look like, and why trading KD to land Butler doesn’t add up: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 11:03 AM
On the growing Kevin Durant trade rumors, Jimmy Butler still being the Suns’ main target, what such a deal would look like, and why trading KD to land Butler doesn’t add up: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 11:03 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, @HPbasketball and I recorded a pod last night that premiered at 7am.
In it, he called the Kuzma for Middleton swap…and I ridiculed the Kuzma for Middleton swap.
We also chat KD to Warriors and Nuggets rumors.
youtu.be/KJorxgDcXuM?si… – 10:55 AM
So, @HPbasketball and I recorded a pod last night that premiered at 7am.
In it, he called the Kuzma for Middleton swap…and I ridiculed the Kuzma for Middleton swap.
We also chat KD to Warriors and Nuggets rumors.
youtu.be/KJorxgDcXuM?si… – 10:55 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant doubtful for return at Thunder with ankle sprain (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:01 AM
Phoenix Suns injury update: Kevin Durant doubtful for return at Thunder with ankle sprain (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
More on this storyline
Tim Kawakami: Since the trade-news cycle is cycling faster than ever, here’s what Curry said last night when I asked him about the possibility of the Warriors acquiring either LeBron or Durant: CURRY: As you’ve seen recently, this league is crazy. So you never say never. I think it’s funny now, because we have our Team USA picture, where all three of us (are together), it’s nice for a nice headline. But again, I guess everything is possible and nothing is possible all at the same time in this league. I loved my experience playing with them, for sure. But this isn’t fantasy basketball, either. You kind of have to be reasonable. -via x.com / February 5, 2025
Chris Haynes: Kevin Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause but the Golden State Warriors do not want to bring in a disgruntled superstar. An organization desperate to pair Stephen Curry with a peer of his caliber is running out of options. -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / February 5, 2025
John Gambadoro: Here is the latest. It is highly unlikely now that the Suns will trade Kevin Durant to Golden State. KD does not want to play for the Warriors he wants to stay in Phoenix. This trade had a lot of momentum in the last 24 hours but that momentum is lost. -via Twitter / February 5, 2025
