The Clippers are unwilling to leave Zubac! The Suns may not seek KD s opinions in the future, and chips are preferred

The Suns' trading Durant was far from as smooth as expected. They were satisfied with the Timberwolves' first round + young players in 2025 (most likely Shannon), but Durant made it clear that he did not want to go to the bitter and cold place, but it failed. And the Spurs, Rockets, and Heat, who he likes, are not willing to give more bargaining chips.

According to famous reporters Marc Stein and Jake fischer, neither the Spurs nor the Rockets are willing to offer higher offers for Durant for two reasons. First, they know that the Suns are anxious, and they want to complete the transaction even if they only exchange for half of the chips that were originally traded for Durant. Second, both teams are teams with young players as the core, and they have concerns about the impact of Durant's arrival on young players.

Durant was 37 years old at the end of September this year, and health issues are also factors that need to be considered. According to reports, Edwards said he had never recruited Durant and now focused on offseason training plans and did not consider the team's signings at all.

Previously reported that the Suns were not satisfied with Green and the 10th pick in the first round. As for Green, the Suns said they had no interest in him at all. They must be Smith Jr., and even if they got Green, they would trade him again. On the Spurs, the Suns wanted Kassel and Sohan, but the Spurs directly refused, believing that these two people are not selling products at the moment.

Heat team reporter Barry Jakeson reported that the Heat still wants to get Durant, but there is a premise that they are unwilling to leave Herro and Adebayo, especially Adebayo. If the Suns want to put Adebayo in the transaction, they will give up directly. If the trade of Durant fails, the Heat may negotiate with the Warriors to trade Cumingga. He wanted to get Cumingga before trading Butler and Heat, but the Warriors were only willing to give Wiggins. If you make a deal with the Warriors, Brother Mouth may really be back to the Warriors.

The Clippers and the Suns did not reach a deal, mainly because of Zubac. According to Matt, the two teams had already talked about Durant's deal, but the Clippers regarded Zubac as a non-sale product unless they could get a star like the letter. Therefore, the two sides have ended the negotiations long ago, and there is a high probability that there will be no follow-up.

In addition, the Suns said that Durant's trading has entered the second stage, and the Suns are likely not to seek Durant's own opinions in the future. The benefits will be maximized, that is, whoever gives the high bargaining chips will directly trade Durant. Maybe Durant finally picked it up and down, and it was really possible to go to the Toronto Raptors...

Summary: The Rockets are unwilling to give it to Shepard and Smith Jr., the Spurs are unwilling to give it to Cassel and Sohan, the Timberwolves Durant himself is unwilling to give it to Hiro and Reba, the Clippers are unwilling to give it to Zubac, the Grizzlies are unwilling to give it to...

The Suns may be very passive next, because they are really anxious. Now everyone knows the chips and bottom lines given by other teams, so no one will take the initiative to increase their positions. In addition, if the Suns want to have a draft pick this year, they must complete the transaction before the draft begins, and time is not conducive to the Suns.

If Durant is in the end, no one wants a strong team, he will have to live a weak team and be embarrassed...why go to the Timberwolves? Although it is indeed bitter and cold, it is better than the Raptors, right?