Durant is expected to be traded next week! Perkins ranks the top five lower homes Green questioned KD's cost performance

On June 13, Beijing time, Shams talked about Durant's trade with former NBA players Perkins and Danny Green on the show. Shams said that there was indeed progress on the Durant trade, with Suns reporter Gambadoro reporting thatDurant is expected to be traded by the Suns next week, and negotiations could be completed before the Finals。 Perkins listed what he thinks are the top five next rankings, while Danny Green questioned KD's value for money in the current trade.

Shams said on the show: "The KD deal has really progressed, and some teams want to reach a deal soon。 We'll see: will there be a move before the draft? Or will it be delayed until June 26 and 27, when the draft is approaching? But the Suns are currently most focused on those five teams (Spurs, Rockets, Knicks, Heat, Timberwolves), and there are also some wild card suitors. Here's the point: KD's contract is about to expire, so does it all depend on him accepting a long-term contract? Or will there be a team that will take a gamble and get him to hit the finals first?I've been saying for the last few months which team thinks they're just one KD away from winning the championship, and that's the key。 He's the biggest 'domino' on the free market, and he could settle before the draft or carry over later. Don't forget, KD will be 37 years old in September, but look at his stats – he averaged 26.6 points per game last season, which is staggering for a player over 36 years old. ”

Shams also said: "The Suns are working with the KD team to find a home that is "satisfactory to all three parties", not only looking at the chips, but also KD's willingness. The East, such as the Heat, do you think 'KD can get them out of the East'? This is also a recent rumor. But I have to remind you,If I were the manager of the team, I wouldn't be betting on the future for KD, he's a historic scorer, but he hasn't been the one to 'change the team's destiny in the last few years。”

Danny Green has also questioned Durant's value for money in a trade. "KD is 37 years old, can the body hold up? But he's still a 'killer' and a 'finisher' – the Rockets need him, the Spurs lack experience, and the Knicks lack championship puzzle pieces. But the problem is that there are too many chips to trade him, such as the Knicks may have to send away Anunoby, Hart or Mitchell Robinson, and the Timberwolves will have to empty the bench. KD is out of the way, but can he improve the team's defense?History proves that from the Nets to the Suns, his 'paper powerhouse' has failed to win the championship。”

Durant's former teammate Perkins listed the top five KD players in his mind and gave an analysis, as follows-

5th place: San Antonio Spurs

Some people may be surprised, but Spurs have culture, Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, and the lineup is not lacking in talent. KD went to be able to take the team to the playoffs and even compete for the championship - Wemban, although young, has a mature mentality, and he wants to win now. Spurs have a young core and a good coach, so they are in 5th place.

No. 4: Houston Rockets

They have a lot of quality assets, and they can keep new players like Amen Thompson after the trade, plus coach Udoka will be strict with KD and the whole team. The Rockets were second in the West last season, and they were in a tie-break with the Warriors and are on the rise.

No. 3: Minnesota Timberwolves

Edwards said that KD was his idol, and the two had a linkage in the Olympics. In the playoffs, Edwards needs a helper to share the pressure, especially when it comes to the Western Conference finals, KD can be the "second scorer" to open up space for Edwards.

No. 2: Detroit Pistons

Why not? Cunningham is outstanding, the Pistons have assets, and their head coach builds culture. The competition in the East is open next season, and the combination of KD + Cunningham is worth looking forward to.

No. 1: New York Knicks

They just reached the Eastern Conference Finals, and the combination of KD + Brunson is terrible! Brunson is one of the best players in the East, and with KD, New York basketball is going to fire again!

Where do you think Durant will go? Feel free to leave a message to express your opinions.