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Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 3:51 am
by Troubadour
The Raptors are reportedly interested in Kevin Durant. The Suns want a centre and a competitive roster around Devin Booker.
Toronto Receives
Kevin Durant
Phoenix Receives
RJ Barrett
Jakob Poeltl
2027 1st Round Pick (TOR)
Why for Toronto?
The Raptors are on the hunt for a "big fish" and Kevin Durant is certainly the most available big fish. For all the anxiety about timelines and the expense of keeping Pascal Siakam, the Raptors trade for Kevin Durant as he enters his age 37 season on a $54M deal. Alas, you can't deny his talent and his shooting would be a major plus on a shooting deficient Raptors team.
Why for Phoenix?
The Suns get a quality starting big and slashing wing to initiate the retooling around Devin Booker. The future 1st Round Pick helps with that process as well.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 3:54 am
by One_and_Done
This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 4:14 am
by BigGargamel
One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Do you know him personally or something?
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 5:10 am
by One_and_Done
BigGargamel wrote:One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Do you know him personally or something?
What possible reason would make you think he'd agree to play there?
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 5:44 am
by james vincent
KD’s turning 37 and probably has 2-3 good years max. Not bad value-wise but Toronto should be weary of giving aging players this type of package; they should draft a player at 9 and have a cost-controlled contract for the next 7-8 years instead of 2-3 years (if at that).
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 11:43 am
by Texas Chuck
james vincent wrote:KD’s turning 37 and probably has 2-3 good years max. Not bad value-wise but Toronto should be weary of giving aging players this type of package; they should draft a player at 9 and have a cost-controlled contract for the next 7-8 years instead of 2-3 years (if at that).
They keep 9 here so they can do both.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 12:39 pm
by Rapsobsessed7
I would add Nick Richards going to TOR (done in 2 separate deals) with Gradey/Ochai going to PHX.
I’d do this deal, I think PHX insists on #9 though
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 12:59 pm
by james vincent
Texas Chuck wrote:james vincent wrote:KD’s turning 37 and probably has 2-3 good years max. Not bad value-wise but Toronto should be weary of giving aging players this type of package; they should draft a player at 9 and have a cost-controlled contract for the next 7-8 years instead of 2-3 years (if at that).
They keep 9 here so they can do both.
You’re right, my mistake. I still think he’s a flight risk though. If he wasn’t content in Brooklyn, Golden State, Phoenix, and OKC then I don’t see Toronto as a destination for him. It’s better that NY trades him for KAT or OG so he’s in a bigger market (not that he’ll be happy there either but less so).
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 3:15 pm
by wegotthabeet
BigGargamel wrote:One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Do you know him personally or something?
Some dude from Toronto slept with One_and_done’s girlfriend.
Don’t take it personally, he’s the biggest Toronto hater on RealGM for whatever reason. It’s his thing.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 4:38 pm
by Celts17Pride
This seems like a pretty good trade all around for both Phoenix and Toronto. Toronto would have to draft or go out and get a center in my opinion
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 4:40 pm
by Mr Swagtastic
One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Durant has stated many times Toronto was his favourite team to watch growing up because of Vince Carter. He's gone to many events here ovo fest, Caribana and many others. I think your trying to spin the same narrative as Chris Broussard about Toronto and Canada.
Now back to the t deal this is a easy yes from Toronto. Keeping Barnes, Ingram, Gradey Dick, 9 plus Quickley isn't bad. Losing Poeltl sucks but if you can nab a Kornet, Lopez or Capela for the MLE your looking like a top 6 seed in tyre East especially with a depleted Celtics and Bucks team.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 4:50 pm
by Saberestar
Troubadour wrote:The Raptors are reportedly interested in Kevin Durant. The Suns want a centre and a competitive roster around Devin Booker.
Toronto Receives
Kevin Durant
Phoenix Receives
RJ Barrett
Jakob Poeltl
2027 1st Round Pick (TOR)
Why for Toronto?
The Raptors are on the hunt for a "big fish" and Kevin Durant is certainly the most available big fish. For all the anxiety about timelines and the expense of keeping Pascal Siakam, the Raptors trade for Kevin Durant as he enters his age 37 season on a $54M deal. Alas, you can't deny his talent and his shooting would be a major plus on a shooting deficient Raptors team.
Why for Phoenix?
The Suns get a quality starting big and slashing wing to initiate the retooling around Devin Booker. The future 1st Round Pick helps with that process as well.
I think you would need to change that 2027 pick for the #9 pick in this year's draft.
Barrett, Poetl, #9 and a future protected FRP it's a solid offer for KD.
Barrett hasn't developed like it was expected but he is has some untapped potential yet IMO.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 4:51 pm
by Slim Charless
Mr Swagtastic wrote:One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Durant has stated many times Toronto was his favourite team to watch growing up because of Vince Carter. He's gone to many events here ovo fest, Caribana and many others. I think your trying to spin the same narrative as Chris Broussard about Toronto and Canada.
Now back to the t deal this is a easy yes from Toronto. Keeping Barnes, Ingram, Gradey Dick, 9 plus Quickley isn't bad. Losing Poeltl sucks but if you can nab a Kornet, Lopez or Capela for the MLE your looking like a top 6 seed in tyre East especially with a depleted Celtics and Bucks team.
Was this before of after the fans cheered him tearing his achilles and had to be told to shut up by their own players? Just wanted to know when he said this.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 4:57 pm
by Texas Chuck
wegotthabeet wrote:BigGargamel wrote:One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Do you know him personally or something?
Some dude from Toronto slept with One_and_done’s girlfriend.
Don’t take it personally, he’s the biggest Toronto hater on RealGM for whatever reason. It’s his thing.
This post has been addressed. Please do not rise to the bait.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 5:02 pm
by wemby
If the Raptors want to win now (I wouldn't) and Durant would extend (I'm skeptical) then Suns should consider this because the value isn't bad.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 5:11 pm
by Fo-Real
Slim Charless wrote:Mr Swagtastic wrote:One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Durant has stated many times Toronto was his favourite team to watch growing up because of Vince Carter. He's gone to many events here ovo fest, Caribana and many others. I think your trying to spin the same narrative as Chris Broussard about Toronto and Canada.
Now back to the t deal this is a easy yes from Toronto. Keeping Barnes, Ingram, Gradey Dick, 9 plus Quickley isn't bad. Losing Poeltl sucks but if you can nab a Kornet, Lopez or Capela for the MLE your looking like a top 6 seed in tyre East especially with a depleted Celtics and Bucks team.
Was this before of after the fans cheered him tearing his achilles and had to be told to shut up by their own players? Just wanted to know when he said this.
Damn, shots fired!!! I dont see the Raptors thing with KD at all. Not only in his preference but the Suns not valuing the package at all.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 6:22 pm
by Mr Swagtastic
Slim Charless wrote:Mr Swagtastic wrote:One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Durant has stated many times Toronto was his favourite team to watch growing up because of Vince Carter. He's gone to many events here ovo fest, Caribana and many others. I think your trying to spin the same narrative as Chris Broussard about Toronto and Canada.
Now back to the t deal this is a easy yes from Toronto. Keeping Barnes, Ingram, Gradey Dick, 9 plus Quickley isn't bad. Losing Poeltl sucks but if you can nab a Kornet, Lopez or Capela for the MLE your looking like a top 6 seed in tyre East especially with a depleted Celtics and Bucks team.
Was this before of after the fans cheered him tearing his achilles and had to be told to shut up by their own players? Just wanted to know when he said this.
Those weren't fans IMHO bunch of idiots. Look I dislike a bunch if teams, Yankees Florida State, Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs and a few others but cheering when a player is injured especially one that bad is classless. Anyway that's a rabbit hole I am not going to go into I will say those people do not and should not represent this team's fan base.
Here's Durant talking about Toronto
https://youtu.be/KxICjrtaa10?si=oDSD-USsykEAN_tf and here's the Vince Carter angle
https://youtu.be/mIyxQ4q9aec?si=NBm3HWSadLnM6JFL
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 7:12 pm
by jredsaz
One_and_Done wrote:This is unworkable because KD isn't interested in playing in Toronto.
Toronto is a world city. I think it gets underrated. But the whole cheering when his Achilles popped probably isn’t a great memory for him
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 7:13 pm
by jredsaz
Troubadour wrote:The Raptors are reportedly interested in Kevin Durant. The Suns want a centre and a competitive roster around Devin Booker.
Toronto Receives
Kevin Durant
Phoenix Receives
RJ Barrett
Jakob Poeltl
2027 1st Round Pick (TOR)
Why for Toronto?
The Raptors are on the hunt for a "big fish" and Kevin Durant is certainly the most available big fish. For all the anxiety about timelines and the expense of keeping Pascal Siakam, the Raptors trade for Kevin Durant as he enters his age 37 season on a $54M deal. Alas, you can't deny his talent and his shooting would be a major plus on a shooting deficient Raptors team.
Why for Phoenix?
The Suns get a quality starting big and slashing wing to initiate the retooling around Devin Booker. The future 1st Round Pick helps with that process as well.
I made this nearly exact proposal last week and Raps fans hammered it. I did have the #9 going to the Suns tho. It makes some sense.
Re: Kevin Durant to Toronto
Posted: Sat Jun 7, 2025 7:27 pm
by brackdan70
It seems like fair value I guess. I don’t understand the logic for Toronto though. An aging Durrant makes them better and maybe sells some tickets, but doesn’t really do much other than that. They could be a playoff team maybe.