Suns Seek No. 2 Pick, Castle in Kevin Durant Trade Talks With Spurs

The Phoenix Suns are actively seeking to trade Kevin Durant this offseason, with the San Antonio Spurs among his preferred destinations. However, the Suns' asking price, reportedly including the Spurs' No. 2 draft pick and rookie Stephon Castle, is viewed as too high by San Antonio, which is reluctant to part with valuable young assets for the 36-year-old Durant on an expiring contract. Despite Durant's strong scoring performance last season, the Suns lack leverage due to his age and desire to move on, and may have to lower their demands to facilitate a trade. Other teams like the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves are also in the mix, but Durant has expressed preferences that exclude Minnesota. The impending NBA Draft adds urgency to the negotiations, with the Suns wanting to complete a deal soon to secure incoming draft picks. Overall, while Durant's addition could benefit the Spurs and others, the high asking price and Durant’s age make the trade negotiations challenging and potentially protracted.