Rockets going for Kevin Durant

I'd be done if either go in a trade for KD. I'd just be done with the Owner, GM, and coach, if they allow that to happen.

 

This is the type of report that means something. Not a lot of the other posts. If they are exploring re-routing JG4 then they are considering a deal shortly.

This in tandem with the post about JG4 wanting to stay in Houston. I bet he was informed he is being discussed in a deal.

 

[QUOTE="Mathloom, post: 15772531, member: 33940"
It was a 7 game series that came down to the last quarter. Replacing any starter with Durant would have resulted in the win.

This is not how people calculate things.[/QUOTE]

because the other three starters are Alpy/Amen/FVV, it doesn't make sense trading them for KD. if you'd replacing any starter(s) for KD it's Green/Brooks.

 

I've been saying that we should bring in BKN as a third team for Green with Nic Claxton going to PHX. You might have to sweeten that deal a little for BKN, but it's certainly possible and gives PHX the center they crave.

 

Fred wants that offer.

 

https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-int...ond-bane-jonathan-kuminga-celtics-hawks-nets/

 

That Phoenix pick in Memphis they got for Bane certainly raised an eyebrow from me as it pertains to Jalen Green. Also Zach Edey.

Houston gets: Kevin Durant - Grayson Allen

Memphis gets: Jalen Green

Phoenix gets: Zach Edey - 2025 # 10 - Phoenix pick from Memphis - Future pick swap with protections - Jock Landale

 

I kinda want Jalen to stay and play alongside Durant.

 

Yes.

The only player I'm really comfortable parting with is Tari. And that's only because of his injury issues the past 2 years.

 

Phoenix can't aggregate players and they won't be allowed to do separate trades to the same team in an attempt to circumvent the rules.

 

Yea its funny cause i was hearing Knicks fans recently say they probably trade Brunson for Jalen and 2 first. lol

Maybe Jalen has some value lol

 

This does have aggregate problems, but I think Phoenix is greedy and will want another forward from the Rockets.

 

Suns: Might as well just ask for everyone, maybe including Ime Udoker and Ben Sullivan.

The Rockets, however, have been unwilling to part with 22-year-old First Team All-Defensive selection Amen Thompson in trade talks, league sources told HoopsHype. It’s believed that Houston would also not want to part with 22-year-old All-Star Alperen Sengun in talks for Durant.
Source: HoopsHype

 

The whole key with Durant is don’t overpay. Green, Whitmore, and their firsts, all day long. If PHX insists on Thompson or Sengun, screw them. I MIGHT consider Sengun in a Giannis trade but not for a 37 yo Durant.

 

They want a Center to pair up with Booker (De'Andre Ayton memories), that is the pathway to Durant, but Bari is hardly qualifying as a Center.

That is why they are after Kel'el Ware, Zubac and might go for Vucevic.

 

All their picks for Durant is a massive overpay and then you want to add Green? Forget it. One pick if Jalen is part of the deal. Two picks if FVV is the main contract going back. I think trading Jalen for Durant is pretty idiotic anyway. If he had a batman to his robin he will be a valuable player.

 

Fred won't be 40 in 3 years...

 

yep I think it’s clear that Jalen is being discussed as part of a potential KD deal. He doesnt really fit in Phoenix . And it makes sense they would potentially want to convert him into draft picks and player assets that fit better around Book. I can only hope that Stone has already done his homework on Jalen’s league-wide value and determined a better return could not be had elsewhere.

 

but he’ll play like he’s 40 in 3 yrs. I’m sure u watched him last year. Tell me that’s not a declining player. Tell me I’m wrong.