The San Antonio Spurs have been circled as one of the NBA teams primed to make a big splash this offseason. The Spurs have been linked to both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant in blockbuster trade rumors.
The Spurs are coming off a disappointing 2024-25 season with injuries to both Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox. Both players are expected to be fully healthy for next season, and the Spurs are hoping to start competing for a championship.
With Kevin Durant expected to find a new home for next season, San Antonio has emerged as a top destination as they look to add another star to the roster.
"Kevin Durant, I'm like 98 percent sure he's not gonna be a Sun next year, how it works out though I'm about 1 percent sure," ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported. "There's gonna be a number of teams interested, but some of it is gonna depend on whether they see KD as a player they keep on a 1-year contract or extension."
Arizona Sports radio talk show host John Gambadoro recently revealed he heard from a trusted source that Durant spoke to someone close to him about San Antonio potentially being his next NBA home.
"I do know somebody that has been with Kevin Durant recently, and Kevin Durant and this person talked about the Spurs," Gambadoro said. "...I don't want to say who, but again, somebody that KD knows and trusts that was talking to KD, he mentioned the Spurs."
Durant has been linked to the Spurs for some time, and if Gambadoro's source is true, it shows there is interest on Durant's side. It would be a full circle moment for Durant to come to Texas after becoming a legend at the University of Texas.
Despite being 36 years old, Durant is coming off a stellar season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. His efficiency continues to age as gracefully as he does, shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43.0 percent from three - the second highest mark of his career, and the most in a season where he has played at least 40 games.