Big twist in the Kevin soap opera during … and boon for spurs?

By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor

While Kevin's trade during the day seems to be acquired, his destination remains a mystery to date. But the latest rumor confirms some changes behind the scenes, with a franchise that could withdraw.

The Suns organized a press conference this Thursday to take stock with the media. The confirmation that the owner did not retain anything this season, he who prefers to throw the fault on coach Mike Budenholzer, dismissed after a campaign at 36 victories. But we will especially remember that the front office will still make changes.

Their goal? Acquire players ready to play for this franchise and fully involved in the project. It does not seem to correspond to Bradley Beal, which should be exchanged or even cut in the worst scenarios. Kevin Durant should also leave, already with a multitude of teams mentioned to try to recover it.

What destination for Kevin during?

Except that for the time being, it is impossible to know who will win the talks. Rockets or spurs are cited with mutual interest with the player, just like wolves, but negotiations can quickly evolve … in one direction as in the other. This is precisely the case according to Marc Stein.

While Shams Charania evokes an interest in Houston towards during and vice versa, Stein claims that it is unlikely that a trade will be born.

Marc Stein : “All the season, we reported that the Rockets would not go to Kevin during the season. But now it is unlikely that they are aiming for Kevin during, because the future Hall of Famer is not on the same trajectory as the young core of promising players. »»

“With 52 victories this season and before a series against Golden State, Kevin's prosecution is” less likely “that we thought. Phoenix confirmed that KD could well be exchanged during the offseason. »»

This is a fairly interesting news, because if the Rockets withdraw, it is the favorite which leaves the race. Houston has a lot of assets and especially the first rounds of the Suns. A good thing for the Spurs and the Wolves, which can try a beautiful offensive. But we imagine that they will not be the only ones in this case.

Kevin Durate may not go to the Rockets. We imagine that the scenario of the series against the Warriors will play an important role. Spurs and rockets, also interested, will not complain.