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The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA free agency with hopes of acquiring a center for their lineup. However, it looks like the Purple and Gold can sign a new shooter before going all-in for a big man. Ad Rumors of the LA's forward Dorian Finney-Smith leaving have been getting stronger day by
Heading into the offseason, it was no secret that the LA Lakers were going to be in the market for a starting center. After parting ways with Anthony Davis, the team's lack of frontcourt depth proved problematic come playoff time. Ad Given that, there's been considerable talk of LA acquiring Nic Claxton, Walker Kessler, or
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Kevin Durant has hit back at a fan by claiming that LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal can’t guard him. An account on X posted a graphic with these six players, asking who would come off the bench. One fan replied to the post, calling KD an impostor. Ad Durant
Martina Navratilova reacted as the Donald Trump military birthday parade organizers were held accountable for illegally using the 'He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother' song without permission. Navratilova has dominated the court in her prime years but has shifted to activism in her retirement. Martina Navratilova, who held the No. 1 rank in the women's
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA free agency with hopes of acquiring a center for their lineup. However, it looks like the Purple and Gold can sign a new shooter before going all-in for a big man. Ad Rumors of the LA's forward Dorian Finney-Smith leaving have been getting stronger day by
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HomeBasketballNBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant could leave Suns within 21 days
Kevin Durant is nearing the end of his unsuccessful Phoenix Suns tenure. After failing to make the NBA playoffs last year, the veteran superstar is on the trade market. According to the latest rumors by Suns insider John Gambadoro, Durant could get traded within 21 days when the NBA draft begins on Jun. 25.
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With only one late first-round pick selection for Phoenix, the team could be eyeing an immediate return with another pick through Durant’s trade, prompting the urgency to move the 36-year-old in a matter of weeks. Per The Athletic, the Suns are attempting to regain control of their picks, starting with the No. 10 selection on Jun. 25, and have engaged in talks with the Houston Rockets.
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Per @KellyIko: Rockets-Suns are talking. PHX is actively trying to move Kevin Durant and reclaim control of its draft picks including the No. 10 in next month’s draft. Houston has received multiple calls from PHX, who’ve slowly lowered their asking price for Durant
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Houston controls Phoenix's picks and has received calls from its Western Conference counterpart. The Suns have also lowered their asking price on Kevin Durant amid their urgency to move him. The Rockets remain the likely trade partners in a potential deal because of the pick situation.
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Several other teams have also been linked with the two-time NBA champion. According to Gambadoro, the Spurs could be Durant's preferred destination. Meanwhile, the Hawks have also expressed interest in his services.
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The Rockets seem closer to making a deeper playoff run than the other two suitors, who have been in the lottery for the past few years. However, the Hawks have a solid core, and the Eastern Conference isn't as stacked, making a solid case for Durant to join Trae Young and Co.
One major reason could prevent Kevin Durant's trade to Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are a budding young team coming off a first-round exit. They rebuilt their team the right way and are on track to create a perennial playoff contender with their identity. While an early playoff exit doesn't seem promising, securing the second seed in a stacked Western Conference was highly encouraging.
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The only thing they seemingly missed in the postseason was a reliable shot-creator or two. Kevin Durant fills that void, but the Rockets, who have an interest in a trade, might not wish to pursue a deal. According to The Athletic, Houston has reservations about Durant's injury history.
The 36-year-old has suffered a string of issues since returning from an Achilles tear surgery in 2020. Barring 2023-24, when he played 75 games, Durant hasn't crossed the 60-game mark in any of the other seasons in the past five years.
If the Rockets are willing to spend picks and a few of their core players, they would expect availability, at the least, from Kevin Durant. At 36, he isn't getting any younger, and if Houston remains patient, it might open an opportunity to land a younger star for potentially a lower price.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA free agency with hopes of acquiring a center for their lineup. However, it looks like the Purple and Gold can sign a new shooter before going all-in for a big man. Ad Rumors of the LA's forward Dorian Finney-Smith leaving have been getting stronger day by
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Kevin Durant has hit back at a fan by claiming that LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal can’t guard him. An account on X posted a graphic with these six players, asking who would come off the bench. One fan replied to the post, calling KD an impostor. Ad Durant
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA free agency with hopes of acquiring a center for their lineup. However, it looks like the Purple and Gold can sign a new shooter before going all-in for a big man. Ad Rumors of the LA's forward Dorian Finney-Smith leaving have been getting stronger day by
Heading into the offseason, it was no secret that the LA Lakers were going to be in the market for a starting center. After parting ways with Anthony Davis, the team's lack of frontcourt depth proved problematic come playoff time. Ad Given that, there's been considerable talk of LA acquiring Nic Claxton, Walker Kessler, or
Iga Swiatek made her feelings known about feeling positive about competing in Wimbledon, even after her finals at the Bad Homburg Open did not pan out as expected. Wimbledon is slated to get underway on June 30 and conclude on July 13, 2025. Ad Swiatek was last seen competing at the Bad Homburg Open, where
Kevin Durant has hit back at a fan by claiming that LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal can’t guard him. An account on X posted a graphic with these six players, asking who would come off the bench. One fan replied to the post, calling KD an impostor. Ad Durant