Kevin Durant might have San Antonio circled on his wish list, but that doesnt mean the Spurs are sprinting to the trade table.
The Spurs have had a level of interest in the two-time Finals MVP but have not been the aggressive team in talks with the Suns, according to Shams Charania.
I think theyre really going to be stocking their assets for potentially a bigger move, bigger player, someone that may fit their timeline, Charania said on The Pat McAfee Show.
Thats not to say theyre out. Shams made that much clear.
They want to have a similar run and be set up similarly to [former Spurs general manager and current team CEO] R.C. Buford and Gregg Popovich, Charania said. And, in their minds, they have a ton of assets to where, if theres a guy that becomes available thats on that timeline, potentially you go out and make that deal. Thats not to say that they dont have interest in Kevin Durant. They do. And potentially they would make an offer, and Im sure they have discussed different frameworks, but what the other teams are offering is just a little bit more aggressive.
The Spurs are in the middle of building something real. Theyve got Victor Wembanyama, a generational talent. DeAaron Fox is in his prime at 27. Stephon Castle just won Rookie of the Year. Plus, theyre armed with the No. 2 and No. 14 picks in this years draft.
Durants still elite, averaging 26.6 points, six boards, and 4.2 assists last season. But for the Spurs, its not just about talent. Its about timing.
And right now, it seems theyre holding their assets close to the chest.
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