There’s a situation the place Kevin Durant might keep in Phoenix in spite of everything.
ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst mentioned Tuesday throughout an look on ESPN Cleveland that the issues surrounding a Durant commerce may lead the Suns to hold on to the basketball legend.
“I would not rule out the Suns not being able to get a trade they like and having to make a decision — like, do we not trade him at all?”
Windhorst mentioned there might not be the correct “alignment” between Durant, his potential suitors and the Suns that results in a commerce.
He added that a few of the groups Durant desires to go to are “leery of paying a huge amount for a 37-year-old.”
Windhorst’s feedback come after former Spurs govt Kirk Goldsberry mentioned “San Antonio think[s] the price is too high” for Durant throughout an look on “The Zach Lowe Show” after Recreation 5 on Monday night time.
Additionally on Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reported that the Suns have “no leverage” of their commerce calls for for Durant.

Durant reportedly prefers to be traded to the Spurs, Rockets or Warmth and has made it clear he doesn’t need to head to Minnesota to play for the Timberwolves.
The 15-time NBA All-Star is getting into the ultimate 12 months of his four-year, $194 million contract.
Durant averaged 26.6 factors, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists throughout one more disappointing Suns season.
Phoenix went 36-46, lacking the playoffs for the primary time in 5 years.
The franchise has gained only one playoff collection in two and a half seasons with Durant on the roster.