Feb 14, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Footprint Center. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

NBA Insider Makes Very Bold Kevin Durant Trade Prediction to Spurs

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Matt Guzman | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 2:44 PM ET

SAN ANTONIO — A deal sending Kevin Durant to the San Antonio Spurs hasn't reached its boiling point, but to some, it could be close.

On a recent episode of his podcast, NBA Insider Bill Simmons spoke on the reported interest between Durant and the Spurs. His assessment further fueled the idea.

“I wouldn't be surprised if (Kevin Durant) to the Spurs is done already," Simmons said, "and they just haven't announced it. Basically, they've agreed on specifics, (but) just (plan to) announce it on the week of the draft."

Bill Simmons thinks a Kevin Durant trade to San Antonio might already be done, and both teams are just waiting to announce it

“I wouldn't be surprised if KD to the Spurs is done already and they just haven't announced it. Basically, they've agreed on specifics, just announce it… pic.twitter.com/T7qQCx0hZw
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 9, 2025

Since the offseason began, Durant has been linked to several teams as the Phoenix Suns look to escape the fiscal hole they've dug themselves into. Without much draft capital to work with, Suns and new coach Jordan Ott will likely have to deal Durant to regain control of their future.

Of the reported destinations, San Antonio makes the most sense.

Bill Simmons thinks Kevin Durant to the Spurs could be done

“I wouldn't be surprised if KD to the Spurs is done already… like they’ve agreed on the specifics and they’ll just announce it the week of the draft.”

(Via @rBillSimmonsPod) pic.twitter.com/tgtz9u8uzm
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) June 9, 2025

"I think they trade for K.D. because it just costs less," Simmons said. "They'll be able to be real competitive and maybe go a couple of rounds in the playoffs, but they're also going to keep the No. 2 pick ... (that's) my prediction.”

Should Durant end up on the Spurs, he'll be comparatively cheaper than a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo, and fit the timeline of the Spurs' rise to Western Conference contention as a veteran mentor and prolific scorer. The bonus?

San Antonio won't leverage control over its future to get him.

This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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