NBA rumor: Kevin Durant believes the Spurs are his future destination

Kevin Durant's days at Phoenix seem to be a handful of days, and the rumors about him are getting worse and worse, and an unexpectedly popular candidate - the San Antonio Spurs - has also become the target of public criticism. According to Suns insider John Gambadoro, a close confidant around Durant recently spoke with him and mentioned that the Spurs were an important goal.

Although the specific identity of the source has not been disclosed, Gambadoro emphasized that this is someone Durant trusts, a detail that has once again sparked speculation that the 36-year-old superstar sees San Antonio as his next NBA destination.

"I do know someone who has been with Kevin Durant recently. Kevin Durant talked to this guy about the Spurs. That's why I mentioned the Spurs."

"I don't want to reveal who it is, but again, someone KD knows and trusts mentioned the Spurs when talking to KD."

This is not groundless either. Although the Spurs are about to end another lottery season, they have been quietly building a squad with potential to win the championship.

Victor Vimbaniama proved himself the cornerstone of the team before he was absent due to a shoulder injury, while Daron Fox, who joined the Kings, injected elite offensive firepower into the team. The San Antonio Spurs are missing only one key player now: an experienced veteran scorer and a championship-winning pedigree. Durant meets all conditions. Rumors in the

league show that the Spurs are ready to form the "new three" composed of Fox, Vimbaniama and Durant, combining youth, athleticism and championship experience.

Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists this season, with a shooting percentage of up to 52.7%. The three-point shooting percentage is as high as 43.0%. Even if the Suns fell to 11th place in the West, Durant was still one of the league's most efficient scorers.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns seem ready to restart. After giving up big deals to get Durant, Bradley Bill and forming a super team with Devin Booker, the Suns failed to make the playoffs and became the most expensive squad in NBA history. Since Bill’s contract is almost impossible to trade, the only real flexibility of management is trading Durant.

The Suns' asking price for Durant has been reportedly falling quietly, making it easier for teams like the San Antonio Spurs to negotiate seriously.

The San Antonio Spurs offer is rumored to include the No. 14 pick in this year's draft, as well as two valuable role players Devin Vassell and Harrison Barnes, as well as additional draft picks and may include Jeremy Sokan. The deal will bring the Suns a roster depth, flexibility in young players and cap space, especially with Barnes’ contract expiration.

The Atlanta Hawks are also reportedly interested in him, but they lack trade chips, which may put them behind the Spurs. The Spurs have everything a team like the Phoenix Suns needs to rebuild: high draft picks, young rotations and controllable contracts.

For Durant, the San Antonio Spurs have opened a new chapter, a team known for maximizing their talent and stability. A pairing with a generation of big men like Vimbaniama can extend his championship window and relieve some of his burden on the Phoenix Suns. If the deal is achieved, the Spurs will immediately jump to the ranks of strong contenders in the Western Conference.

More importantly, this deal reflects changes in the NBA landscape, and young teams like the Spurs are no longer satisfied with just developing themselves. They are eager for victory, and Kevin Durant's joining may be the last piece of their puzzle to achieve this.