The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly unlikely to land Kevin Durant this offseason. Instead, they are expected to use their No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft to select Dylan Harper and focus on developing the young guard for years to come.
The Kevin Durant trade rumors have become the hottest topic in the NBA, with many reports suggesting he is all but guaranteed to be traded this offseason. Several teams have emerged as front-runners to acquire the Phoenix Suns superstar.
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Currently, the San Antonio Spurs are considered one of the favorites to land Durant, with reports indicating that the star himself envisions playing for San Antonio.
However, recent developments suggest that this may no longer be the case.
According to RG, doubts are growing about whether the Spurs will ultimately secure Durant via trade. The current expectation is that the Spurs will instead use their No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft to select Rutgers’ standout guard Dylan Harper.
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Sources indicate that league observers question whether there is sufficient alignment between the Spurs and Suns to finalize a trade.
Additionally, many believe the Spurs value Giannis Antetokounmpo higher than Durant on their trade board, though momentum around Giannis’ availability remains low.
Given Durant’s age and how it doesn’t quite match the timeline of Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are reportedly cautious about potential trade compensation. From their perspective, holding onto the No. 2 pick seems like a smarter long-term move.
They are widely expected to draft Dylan Harper, who is viewed as the second-best prospect in this draft class, behind Cooper Flagg — the projected No. 1 pick.
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