Breaking up is inevitable! Phoenix will inevitably break up with Earth 1 option KD this summer. Houston, the next destination for the media
Mar 03, 2025
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ESPN reported on the 3rd (Korea time).
The media reported that rumors of the Durant trade continue to emerge. It's close to the truth. A break-up with the club is inevitable. ESPN senior reporter Brian Windhorst told NBA Today that the Phoenix will trade Durant this summer. It is said to be an internally determined fact,' the report said.
This season, the Phoenix Suns suffered a disastrous failure. Durant with the strongest one-on-one matchup ability. It is nicknamed 'Earth 1 option'. This means that it has the best attack power in the world. This means that no matter what team is set up, it will be an attack 1 option.
Forming a strong one-two punch with Devin Booker. However, the team's performance is not good. The rest of the players are too sluggish.
Bradley Beal, who was highly anticipated, has not been able to form the big three due to injuries and sluggishness. Newcomer Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. There are many ups and downs. They are out of sync and have limitations in their skills.
ESPN reported that the acquisition of Yousuf Noukic, who was traded for Bradley Beal, failed. The future of Phoenix is bleak. Few first-round picks of the future were caught, and their Win Now policy failed' sees no alternative but to Durant's trade and subsequent rebuilding. However, the Houston Rockets, a young team emerging as a Western powerhouse this season, want Durant. They have high potential newcomers, and they need Durant. We need a strong ace, and a trade can secure Phoenix with newcomers and rookie nominations.
Phoenix has a record of 28-32. It's 11th in the West. It has not exceeded the fifty percent winning rate. There are especially many strong players in the west this season. Dallas, ranked 10th, has 32 wins and 29 losses, with a winning rate of more than 50%.
This is the Maginot Line to advance to the play-in tournament (a tournament played by teams between the 7th and 10th places for a two-digit playoff ticket).
The problem is that Phoenix's performance shows no signs of improving. The objective power is low. Even if it enters the playoffs after twists and turns, the probability of winning the championship drops a lot.
Houston, on the other hand, has 37 wins and 23 losses, ranking fifth in the West. There are a lot of young players, and the team is improving. He can aim to win not only this season but also next season. Durant can hit the pinnacle of the fire dragon.
There are many young prospects such as Amen Thompson and Tari Eason. There are plenty of backup resources.
In Phoenix, salary is No. 1 this season. It spent about $220 million. It's overwhelmingly No. 1. Durant will receive about $51 million this season. The fixed annual salary for next season is $54.7 million. After the 2025-2026 season, it will be released as a FA.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
