On June 2, Beijing time, Durant's latest next odds were released, and five teams were on the list. The Timberwolves +250 have overtaken the Rockets to number one, with the Rockets +300 in second place and the Mavericks +750 in third. The Spurs and Heat are tied for fourth place at +900. Previously, the Rockets had long been Durant's number one favorite.
Previously, CBS Celebrity Sam Quinn wrote an article analyzing Durant's whereabouts. At the beginning, the Suns sent away four first-round picks in order to get Durant, and Bridges, who was sent away together, was traded for five more first-round picks in the subsequent Knicks trade, including Cameron Johnson, who the Nets have not yet traded, and if the Nets confirm to trade him, he is worth at least one first-rounder. In this way, in order to bring Durant to Phoenix, the Suns gave up the equivalent of double-digit first-round picks.
Now Durant, apparently, can't get back that many assets, and Suns reporter Rankin reported in March that the Suns may seek to get three first-rounders and one quality young player from the Durant trade.
As for where Durant wants to be traded, it is also a difficult question to answer at the moment. Durant said on Dream Chase podcast in February, "I want my career to end in my own way. That's the only thing. ”
Quinn said that there is a high probability that the Warriors can be ruled out at this time, and a return to the Thunder may not be considered. The Timberwolves rose to the top of the odds list because of reports that they are seriously considering trading Durant. Among the players that Durant has not worked with, Anthony Edwards can arguably stand out. Because Edwards has idolized Durant since he was a child, and they played together for the U.S. men's basketball team last summer.
ESPN's Shams reported that at the trade deadline, Durant was interested in five teams: the Timberwolves, Knicks, Spurs, Heat and Rockets. Any one of them could be suitors again this offseason. On trade deadline day, former Warriors general manager Myers said on ESPN that the Grizzlies had tried to get Durant, but he turned them down. Durant will likely be open to them this offseason.
Where does Durant go? It will become another topic worth paying attention to this summer. Which team do you think Durant will join?