On June 9, Beijing time, Durant's latest next odds were released, with the Spurs leading the way and the Rockets second. Both the Spurs and Rockets have the necessary draft pick assets and potential stars to compete for Durant, Sidery said, enough to make a strong offer to the Suns about Durant. The latest odds are as follows: 1. Spurs +190, 2. Rockets +210, 3. Timberwolves and Knicks +600.
It is worth mentioning that just two days ago, Suns reporter Gambadoro talked about Durant's future on a podcast episode. At that time, he broke the news that Durant had told people he trusted that he thought he would eventually join the Spurs.
NBA reporter Weinbach also previously reported that Durant's camp sees the Spurs as their preferred next home. Since the trade deadline, there have been reports of mutual interest between the two parties. Weinbach also said that the Spurs' possible trade offer for Durant includes Vassell, Harrison Barnes and the No. 14 pick in the first round this year.
As for the Rockets, there have been many trade rumors with Durant, but judging from relevant reports, the Rockets are not particularly interested in Durant, but because they have enough trade chips and the playoffs show that the team lacks a player like Durant who can score at key moments, they have always been regarded as Durant's main potential next home. In addition, with the Rockets' most interested brother almost confirmed to stay with the Bucks, the possibility of the Rockets bringing in Durant will increase by a few points.
Former NBA player Cousins also recently talked about Durant's whereabouts. "Obviously, if he goes to the Spurs, he will have an impact, if he goes to the Rockets, if he goes to the Knicks, he will have an immediate impact, and if he goes to the Heat, he can immediately change the whole team," Cousins said. That team needs to have a plan, they have to have a plan to compete for the title. ”
At the moment, the Spurs and Rockets have a big lead compared to other teams, and Durant is very favored to eventually return to Texas. Before entering the NBA, Durant played for the University of Texas, while the Spurs and Rockets were both in Texas.