Duane Rankin: Sources have knowledgeable @azcentral the Phoenix Suns aren’t seeking to commerce Kevin Durant and the Suns are “using” with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Fn8NWyV5nySource: Twitter @DuaneRankin
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’ve been saying on the present for WEEKS now the Suns aren’t buying and selling the Huge 3 this summer time. All of the “stories” you’re seeing acknowledge that neither Ebook nor KD has requested for a commerce. That is posturing, folks. Plain and easy – 12:31 PM
We’ve been saying on the present for WEEKS now the Suns aren’t buying and selling the Huge 3 this summer time. All of the “stories” you’re seeing acknowledge that neither Ebook nor KD has requested for a commerce. That is posturing, folks. Plain and easy – 12:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Sources have knowledgeable @azcentral the Phoenix Suns aren’t seeking to commerce Kevin Durant and the Suns are “using” with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Fn8NWyV5ny – 12:23 PM
Sources have knowledgeable @azcentral the Phoenix Suns aren’t seeking to commerce Kevin Durant and the Suns are “using” with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Fn8NWyV5ny – 12:23 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
It’s honest to say the Houston Rockets simply gave the Brooklyn Nets rights to the choose that might turn into Cooper Flagg, proper? Only for the hope that possibly the Suns are prepared to commerce them Devin Booker or Kevin Durant sooner or later? – 12:06 PM
It’s honest to say the Houston Rockets simply gave the Brooklyn Nets rights to the choose that might turn into Cooper Flagg, proper? Only for the hope that possibly the Suns are prepared to commerce them Devin Booker or Kevin Durant sooner or later? – 12:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If I’m the Suns I’m actively making an attempt to extort the Rockets for Durant proper now. Hey, you desire a top-20 participant of all time? Give us all of our picks again plus two of your high younger guys. Their present staff goes nowhere. That is an escape hatch. – 11:22 AM
If I’m the Suns I’m actively making an attempt to extort the Rockets for Durant proper now. Hey, you desire a top-20 participant of all time? Give us all of our picks again plus two of your high younger guys. Their present staff goes nowhere. That is an escape hatch. – 11:22 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m the Suns I’m actively making an attempt to extort the Rockets for Durant proper now. Hey, you desire a top-20 participant of all time? Give us all of our picks again plus two of your high younger guys. Their present staff goes nowhere. That is an escape hatch. – 11:18 AM
I’m the Suns I’m actively making an attempt to extort the Rockets for Durant proper now. Hey, you desire a top-20 participant of all time? Give us all of our picks again plus two of your high younger guys. Their present staff goes nowhere. That is an escape hatch. – 11:18 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Suns followers…I’m questioning the way you all really feel in regards to the thought of buying and selling Devin Booker.
Ebook is gonna be 28, first 12 months of a 4-year max. How a lot confidence is there he doesn’t need out by the center of it? Do you wanna give it extra time? What if Houston presents a haul? Simply asking. – 11:07 AM
Suns followers…I’m questioning the way you all really feel in regards to the thought of buying and selling Devin Booker.
Ebook is gonna be 28, first 12 months of a 4-year max. How a lot confidence is there he doesn’t need out by the center of it? Do you wanna give it extra time? What if Houston presents a haul? Simply asking. – 11:07 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If I have been the Suns I’d be able to commerce Kevin Durant if the fitting bundle was out there.
If I have been the Suns I wouldn’t be prepared to listen to presents on Devin Booker presently. He’s 27 and has 4 years left on his deal. Would a lot moderately use Durant to reorient round Booker. – 11:04 AM
If I have been the Suns I’d be able to commerce Kevin Durant if the fitting bundle was out there.
If I have been the Suns I wouldn’t be prepared to listen to presents on Devin Booker presently. He’s 27 and has 4 years left on his deal. Would a lot moderately use Durant to reorient round Booker. – 11:04 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Wage subsequent season:
Bradley Beal:
$50.2 million
Karl-Anthony Cities:
$49.4 million
Kawhi Leonard:
$49.4 million
Jimmy Butler:
$48.8 million
Dame Lillard:
$48.8 million
Jalen Brunson AND Mikal Bridges COMBINED:
$48.2 million – 11:03 AM
Wage subsequent season:
Bradley Beal:
$50.2 million
Karl-Anthony Cities:
$49.4 million
Kawhi Leonard:
$49.4 million
Jimmy Butler:
$48.8 million
Dame Lillard:
$48.8 million
Jalen Brunson AND Mikal Bridges COMBINED:
$48.2 million – 11:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Houston Rockets fascinated with Kevin Durant, however Phoenix Suns aren’t dealing him: Report (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 11:02 AM
Houston Rockets fascinated with Kevin Durant, however Phoenix Suns aren’t dealing him: Report (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 11:02 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Windy on First Take this morning says that if the Rockets take Donovan Clingan with the #3 choose, they might supply Alperen Sengun, together with the PHX picks they only acquired from Brooklyn, to the Suns in trade for Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/6njHbsn8vB – 10:30 AM
Windy on First Take this morning says that if the Rockets take Donovan Clingan with the #3 choose, they might supply Alperen Sengun, together with the PHX picks they only acquired from Brooklyn, to the Suns in trade for Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/6njHbsn8vB – 10:30 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Lithuanian prospect Matas Buzelis would invite Kevin Durant to a 1-on-1 duel 👀 pic.twitter.com/D4FQFKH6mj – 10:26 AM
Lithuanian prospect Matas Buzelis would invite Kevin Durant to a 1-on-1 duel 👀 pic.twitter.com/D4FQFKH6mj – 10:26 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Houston Rockets think about to commerce Alperen Sengun for Kevin Durant sportando.basketball/en/houston-roc… – 10:19 AM
Houston Rockets think about to commerce Alperen Sengun for Kevin Durant sportando.basketball/en/houston-roc… – 10:19 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If I’m the Clippers proper now I’d in all probability be angling to commerce Paul George to Houston for these Suns picks if KD is off the desk. That appears like a uncommon alternative to reap the benefits of a staff that appears determined (once they shouldn’t be!) for some high-upside rebuilding belongings. – 9:40 AM
If I’m the Clippers proper now I’d in all probability be angling to commerce Paul George to Houston for these Suns picks if KD is off the desk. That appears like a uncommon alternative to reap the benefits of a staff that appears determined (once they shouldn’t be!) for some high-upside rebuilding belongings. – 9:40 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD and Booker as a duo:
25.9 PPG 27.2 PPG
6.6 RPG 6.9 APG
53/43/84% 49/35/89%
With a 46-23 document. pic.twitter.com/7YD93zwOuM – 9:38 AM
KD and Booker as a duo:
25.9 PPG 27.2 PPG
6.6 RPG 6.9 APG
53/43/84% 49/35/89%
With a 46-23 document. pic.twitter.com/7YD93zwOuM – 9:38 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“[The Houston Rockets] are fascinated with tempting the Suns to attempt to commerce them Kevin Durant NOW.”
—@WindhorstESPN says all eyes needs to be on the Rockets at tonight’s draft 👀 pic.twitter.com/hsYlF1rXqH – 8:40 AM
“[The Houston Rockets] are fascinated with tempting the Suns to attempt to commerce them Kevin Durant NOW.”
—@WindhorstESPN says all eyes needs to be on the Rockets at tonight’s draft 👀 pic.twitter.com/hsYlF1rXqH – 8:40 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Brooklyn’s commerce of Kevin Durant netted them:
Cameron Johnson
2023 first-round choose (from Phoenix – unprotected)
2025 first-round choose (from Phoenix – unprotected)
2027 first-round choose (from Phoenix – unprotected)
2028 first-round choose swap (from Phoenix)
2028 second-round – 8:33 AM
Brooklyn’s commerce of Kevin Durant netted them:
Cameron Johnson
2023 first-round choose (from Phoenix – unprotected)
2025 first-round choose (from Phoenix – unprotected)
2027 first-round choose (from Phoenix – unprotected)
2028 first-round choose swap (from Phoenix)
2028 second-round – 8:33 AM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Comfortable Wednesday! Be form, caring, compassionate, empathetic and respectful to others. Most significantly, put others above your self.
“ Service which is rendered with out pleasure helps neither the servant nor the served.” Mahatma Gandhi. Have an awesome day. – 7:36 AM
Comfortable Wednesday! Be form, caring, compassionate, empathetic and respectful to others. Most significantly, put others above your self.
“ Service which is rendered with out pleasure helps neither the servant nor the served.” Mahatma Gandhi. Have an awesome day. – 7:36 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mikal Bridges traded to Knicks: Identical to when Kevin Durant requested out, Nets make their transfer on their very own phrases
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/information/mikal… – 7:20 AM
Mikal Bridges traded to Knicks: Identical to when Kevin Durant requested out, Nets make their transfer on their very own phrases
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/information/mikal… – 7:20 AM
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📱 Name the Present: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/B2aJM0AzUd – 7:02 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We went 3 entire years with out having to fend off any moronic takes about Devin Booker wanting to depart the Suns.
I hope you all loved that point, as a result of we’re so again – 11:41 PM
We went 3 entire years with out having to fend off any moronic takes about Devin Booker wanting to depart the Suns.
I hope you all loved that point, as a result of we’re so again – 11:41 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Would anybody be that shocked if Kevin Durant all of a sudden requested for a commerce out of Phoenix? After all not. Simply have a look at his monitor document and the place the Suns are headed. Phoenix might recoup picks and construct a extra well-rounded staff round Booker (and Beal as a result of they must). – 11:11 PM
Would anybody be that shocked if Kevin Durant all of a sudden requested for a commerce out of Phoenix? After all not. Simply have a look at his monitor document and the place the Suns are headed. Phoenix might recoup picks and construct a extra well-rounded staff round Booker (and Beal as a result of they must). – 11:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
10 Kevin Durant trades that received’t occur and present why the Suns are higher off protecting him (together with some revamped Rockets trades in mild of tonight’s shit present) – bit.ly/3RGEMYP by way of @PHNX_Suns – 11:11 PM
10 Kevin Durant trades that received’t occur and present why the Suns are higher off protecting him (together with some revamped Rockets trades in mild of tonight’s shit present) – bit.ly/3RGEMYP by way of @PHNX_Suns – 11:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
10 Kevin Durant trades that received’t occur and present why the Suns are higher off protecting him (together with some revamped Rockets trades in mild of tonight’s shit present) – bit.ly/3KYk9U4 by way of @PHNX_Suns – 11:10 PM
10 Kevin Durant trades that received’t occur and present why the Suns are higher off protecting him (together with some revamped Rockets trades in mild of tonight’s shit present) – bit.ly/3KYk9U4 by way of @PHNX_Suns – 11:10 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
It looks as if the Durant stuff is knowledgeable hypothesis from Woj, not concrete reporting.
Have that they had conversations about Durant? Sure, this FO has conversations about virtually each star participant.
Uncertain that they plan to pursue. – 10:57 PM
It looks as if the Durant stuff is knowledgeable hypothesis from Woj, not concrete reporting.
Have that they had conversations about Durant? Sure, this FO has conversations about virtually each star participant.
Uncertain that they plan to pursue. – 10:57 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
So the #Knicks landed Mikal Bridges… that’s dangerous for the #Sixers.
Insiders assume NYK nonetheless re-signs OG Anunoby.
However the Knicks ought to now seemingly be out of the PG-13 sweepstakes… Oh and possibly KD may very well be on the transfer?
libertyballers.com/2024/6/25/2418… – 10:53 PM
So the #Knicks landed Mikal Bridges… that’s dangerous for the #Sixers.
Insiders assume NYK nonetheless re-signs OG Anunoby.
However the Knicks ought to now seemingly be out of the PG-13 sweepstakes… Oh and possibly KD may very well be on the transfer?
libertyballers.com/2024/6/25/2418… – 10:53 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
So the #Knicks landed Mikal Bridges… that’s dangerous for the #Sixers. Extra dangerous? Insiders assume NYK nonetheless re-signs OG Anunoby.
However the Knicks ought to now seemingly be out of the Paul George sweepstakes, that may very well be excellent news.
Oh and possibly Kevin Durant may very well be on the transfer, or so the – 10:52 PM
So the #Knicks landed Mikal Bridges… that’s dangerous for the #Sixers. Extra dangerous? Insiders assume NYK nonetheless re-signs OG Anunoby.
However the Knicks ought to now seemingly be out of the Paul George sweepstakes, that may very well be excellent news.
Oh and possibly Kevin Durant may very well be on the transfer, or so the – 10:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Woj out right here making an attempt to drive a stake by way of the guts of Suns followers, I’m not even sharing that one lol
However yeah, suffice it to say the Suns aren’t buying and selling Devin Booker, as a result of duh – 10:47 PM
Woj out right here making an attempt to drive a stake by way of the guts of Suns followers, I’m not even sharing that one lol
However yeah, suffice it to say the Suns aren’t buying and selling Devin Booker, as a result of duh – 10:47 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
That is the 2nd time the Rockets are betting in opposition to the way forward for a Kevin Durant led staff. – 10:47 PM
That is the 2nd time the Rockets are betting in opposition to the way forward for a Kevin Durant led staff. – 10:47 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
And I really feel for Internet followers tonight. This can be a bitter tablet to swallow. They’ve a ton of draft capital going ahead however there are some lean years forward and the jewel of the Durant shall be serving to the Knicks win video games on the opposite aspect of the bridge – 10:38 PM
And I really feel for Internet followers tonight. This can be a bitter tablet to swallow. They’ve a ton of draft capital going ahead however there are some lean years forward and the jewel of the Durant shall be serving to the Knicks win video games on the opposite aspect of the bridge – 10:38 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Employed a brand new head coach
Make commerce for much more imaginary picks
Formally launch publish KD/Kyrie rebuild
That’s the way you keep GM forEVER 🕴️ – 10:35 PM
Employed a brand new head coach
Make commerce for much more imaginary picks
Formally launch publish KD/Kyrie rebuild
That’s the way you keep GM forEVER 🕴️ – 10:35 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’d a lot moderately have the Nets picks in 2025 and 2026 than the Suns picks in 2025 and 2027. I believe the Rockets dropped the ball there. I don’t assume pursuing Durant is value this for them. I believe each Nets picks are excessive. Probably solely the ’27 Suns choose is. – 10:33 PM
I’d a lot moderately have the Nets picks in 2025 and 2026 than the Suns picks in 2025 and 2027. I believe the Rockets dropped the ball there. I don’t assume pursuing Durant is value this for them. I believe each Nets picks are excessive. Probably solely the ’27 Suns choose is. – 10:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
All in all, the Nets find yourself with 9 first-round picks and two first-round choose swaps as their return for Kevin Durant… And that’s earlier than no matter they get for Cam Johnson.
One of many largest hauls for a single participant in NBA historical past. – 10:31 PM
All in all, the Nets find yourself with 9 first-round picks and two first-round choose swaps as their return for Kevin Durant… And that’s earlier than no matter they get for Cam Johnson.
One of many largest hauls for a single participant in NBA historical past. – 10:31 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Getting Rockets followers hopes up for KD after which instantly squishing that 5 minutes later lowkey a hilarious transfer – 10:30 PM
Getting Rockets followers hopes up for KD after which instantly squishing that 5 minutes later lowkey a hilarious transfer – 10:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I personally wouldn’t learn into that Woj report about KD and the Rockets very a lot. Sounded much more like hypothesis or Houston’s personal wishful considering than the rest – 10:27 PM
I personally wouldn’t learn into that Woj report about KD and the Rockets very a lot. Sounded much more like hypothesis or Houston’s personal wishful considering than the rest – 10:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Suns paid a lot extra for KD than the Wolves did for Gobert
I believe we’re at 5 1sts vs 9 1sts, some 2nds and Cam Johnson – 10:26 PM
The Suns paid a lot extra for KD than the Wolves did for Gobert
I believe we’re at 5 1sts vs 9 1sts, some 2nds and Cam Johnson – 10:26 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kevin Durant ought to simply tweet this and log out, it’d lastly break twitter for good pic.twitter.com/esWLJkDrye – 10:26 PM
Kevin Durant ought to simply tweet this and log out, it’d lastly break twitter for good pic.twitter.com/esWLJkDrye – 10:26 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets have internally mentioned the potential of buying Kevin Durant for the final three years. Controlling Phoenix’s picks makes that chance way more possible, if the Suns determine to maneuver him – 10:25 PM
The Rockets have internally mentioned the potential of buying Kevin Durant for the final three years. Controlling Phoenix’s picks makes that chance way more possible, if the Suns determine to maneuver him – 10:25 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Brooklyn Nets bought 4 unprotected first-round picks for Kevin Durant, in addition to one other participant in Mikal Bridges they have been capable of flip for a further 4 unprotected first-round picks.
That KD commerce was a generational haul. – 10:22 PM
The Brooklyn Nets bought 4 unprotected first-round picks for Kevin Durant, in addition to one other participant in Mikal Bridges they have been capable of flip for a further 4 unprotected first-round picks.
That KD commerce was a generational haul. – 10:22 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Brooklyn Nets bought 4 unprotected first-round picks for Kevin Durant, in addition to one other participant in Mikal Bridges they have been capable of flip for a further 4 unprotected first-round picks.
That KD commerce was a era haul. – 10:21 PM
The Brooklyn Nets bought 4 unprotected first-round picks for Kevin Durant, in addition to one other participant in Mikal Bridges they have been capable of flip for a further 4 unprotected first-round picks.
That KD commerce was a era haul. – 10:21 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
As intrigued because the Rockets have been about Durant, they’re decided to make use of the Suns picks to be aggressive on offers elsewhere now, sources inform ESPN. Phoenix has made it clear that they need to run it again with this group, and Houston is in search of a serious improve now. – 10:19 PM
As intrigued because the Rockets have been about Durant, they’re decided to make use of the Suns picks to be aggressive on offers elsewhere now, sources inform ESPN. Phoenix has made it clear that they need to run it again with this group, and Houston is in search of a serious improve now. – 10:19 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The implications of the Rockets touchdown the Suns’ picks? Houston needs to commerce for Kevin Durant and that turns into far simpler if they will return the Suns’ picks that they gave up within the Durant deal to the Nets. Suns have stated they’re protecting Durant for now, however that might change – 10:15 PM
The implications of the Rockets touchdown the Suns’ picks? Houston needs to commerce for Kevin Durant and that turns into far simpler if they will return the Suns’ picks that they gave up within the Durant deal to the Nets. Suns have stated they’re protecting Durant for now, however that might change – 10:15 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Ngl the Nets cooked. They traded Kevin Durant in return for, primarily, Cam Johnson, eight (8!) unprotected firsts and one protected first. – 10:11 PM
Ngl the Nets cooked. They traded Kevin Durant in return for, primarily, Cam Johnson, eight (8!) unprotected firsts and one protected first. – 10:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going reside on @PHNX_Suns! Let’s speak about what groups would hypothetically have the ability to commerce for Kevin Durant, why the Suns are protecting him, and a few draft tidbits heading into tomorrow:
youtube.com/reside/el2t6GpRg… – 5:57 PM
We’re going reside on @PHNX_Suns! Let’s speak about what groups would hypothetically have the ability to commerce for Kevin Durant, why the Suns are protecting him, and a few draft tidbits heading into tomorrow:
youtube.com/reside/el2t6GpRg… – 5:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the ten finest Kevin Durant commerce situations I might provide you with, which present why the Suns aren’t buying and selling him: bit.ly/3RGEMYP – 3:20 PM
On the ten finest Kevin Durant commerce situations I might provide you with, which present why the Suns aren’t buying and selling him: bit.ly/3RGEMYP – 3:20 PM
Extra on this storyline
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal had a process accomplished on his nostril in Phoenix shortly after the Suns have been eradicated from the playoffs this 12 months. The Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Suns in April. The sixth-seeded Suns have been the primary staff eradicated from the postseason. Beal suffered a damaged nostril taking an elbow from Pacers huge Myles Turner within the second half of a Jan. 26 loss in Indianapolis. Carrying a masks for a number of video games, Beal ditched it in March when coming back from a hamstring harm. On the time, Beal nonetheless wanted to have the septum realigned in his nostril. -via Arizona Republic / June 7, 2024
The Phoenix Suns haven’t lived as much as expectations since pulling off huge offers for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to hitch them with Devin Booker. However that doesn’t imply the staff is giving up. Suns basic supervisor James Jones joined “The Burns and Gambo Present” on Arizona Sports activities radio for an interview Friday. Jones acknowledged in no unsure phrases that the staff is not going to be breaking apart their “huge three.” -via Larry Brown Sports activities / Might 18, 2024
Duane Rankin: “They need to win, they need to be coached, they need to be held accountable, they need to know the vibe of observe and every part.” Mike Budenholzer on his talks with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal being just like stars he’s coached prior to now. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uqiVQXIDRE -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / Might 17, 2024
Tommy Beer: Stephen A: “I’m reporting right here: Pay no consideration to what Phoenix is saying, they need out of Kevin Durant proper now.” Nevertheless, he provides that the Rockets don’t need KD – they plan to make a run at Devin Booker pic.twitter.com/8EX5qM7b2R -via Twitter @TommyBeer / June 26, 2024
The Rockets nonetheless have curiosity in buying a star throughout this rebuild, staff sources stated, however age, timeline, contract flexibility — and most significantly, timing — are all elements that may play an element of their search. The present famous person market is lower than fascinating; Kevin Durant is keen on head coach Ime Udoka however he’ll flip 36 earlier than subsequent season and can make north of $50 million, Donovan Mitchell is of long-standing curiosity however appears set to re-sign in Cleveland and Brandon Ingram is somebody the group seen in an identical tier as Bridges. -via New York Instances / June 26, 2024
NBACentral: The Rockets might dangle Alperen Sengun in a possible commerce for Kevin Durant, per @WindhorstESPN. “One factor I need to level out: watch what the Rockets do tonight with the quantity three choose. This is among the most essential moments of the draft, and in lots of instances, that is the place the draft form of begins. If the Rockets take Donovan Clingan out of UConn, one other middle, which is an choice for them, and now have a bunch of facilities on their roster, that might probably allow them to make Alperen Sengun, their very proficient younger Turkish middle, out there in that kind of commerce to dangle in entrance of the Suns.” -via Twitter / June 26, 2024
Woj: “Proper now, Phoenix needs to run this staff again this season. They’re decided to win with this group. However for Houston, it provides them an arsenal sooner or later if one thing does change in Phoenix.” -via YouTube / June 26, 2024
The Rockets place themselves to be aggressive in future commerce situations with the Suns ought to that franchise must disassemble. For now, the Suns plan to maintain making an attempt to win with Durant and Devin Booker, however the Rockets buying these Suns picks give them an inside monitor on a attainable deal ought to a Suns star — significantly Booker, who’s 27 years previous and on the Rockets’ timeline — turn into out there. Durant might turn into a chance, too. -via ESPN / June 26, 2024
