Latest Kevin Durant Update Officially Leaves Pistons Out

Durant’s rumored desire to land with the Spurs or the Rockets doesn’t come as a surprise. Since the Phoenix Suns have been rumored to be shopping Durant around, San Antonio and Houston were two teams commonly linked to the seasoned veteran.

As for the Pistons, they weren’t mentioned in the Durant market outside of some trade suggestions.

For Detroit, remaining patient and banking on the development of their homegrown players seems to be the best path forward for now. With the recent emergence of Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, and Ausar Thompson, the Pistons believe they could be building something strong with Cade Cunningham’s supporting cast.

Of course, acquiring a player like Durant would’ve offered Cunningham the best running mate of his career, but it would’ve cost the Pistons assets and high-upside players to land the $54 million man for one season.

While Trajan Langdon doesn’t seem to be into star hunting, the Pistons have been linked to a few notable front-court players as of late. It’s been reported that the Pistons are interested in Indiana’s Myles Turner, Minnesota’s Naz Reid, and Memphis’ Santi Aldama.

Durant could bring the stretch-four skill set the Pistons seem to be keeping an eye on, but the 37-year-old isn’t an option at this point.

Soon, the NBA could see its biggest trade since the Luka Doncic blockbuster back before the trade deadline. If and when Durant changes teams, he would be joining his fifth organization. He would wrap up a three-year run in Phoenix, where he averaged 27 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

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