The San Antonio Spurs are one of the few teams looking to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, but they have plans if their quest for Durant falls apart.
According to Brett Siegel, via Legion Hoops, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown are “names to watch” for San Antonio if they pull out of their pursuit of Durant.
Both of these players could be major additions to the Spurs.
REPORT: Giannis and Jaylen Brown are names to watch for the Spurs if they pull out of their pursuit of Kevin Durant., per @BrettSiegelNBA. pic.twitter.com/AoE8r58Dx0
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 17, 2025
This makes it clear that the Spurs would like to improve their roster even more this summer, even if they don’t get Durant.
Antetokounmpo has been the center of trade rumors for weeks now, with some speculating that he is ready to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks, the only team he’s ever played for.
Lately, most insiders feel that he will likely remain in Milwaukee, but perhaps the Spurs can make an offer that is too enticing to pass up.
As for Brown, he is part of a Boston Celtics team that is currently weighing its options.
With Jayson Tatum likely out for all of next season due to an injury, the front office is deciding what it wants to do.
Will several Boston stars be traded away in order for the Celtics to remain competitive as they wait for Tatum’s return?
There was a time when the thought of Brown leaving Boston seemed impossible, especially after the monstrous contract he received, but maybe times have changed, and they would be open to hearing a trade proposal from San Antonio.
The Spurs are obviously open to doing something big this summer, and they would like to get Durant.
But if they don’t, they will clearly continue to hunt for a new superstar to add to the lineup.
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