ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY "CLUTCH POINTS" ON THE 15TH, SIMMONS, THE FOUNDER OF THE AMERICAN MEDIA "The Ringer", discussed the "Grim Reaper" Durant trade case between the NBA Nets and the Suns in the latest episode of "The Bill Simmons Podcast", and put forward his views on the future of the Suns.

The Sun's "Grim Reaper" Durant

On February 9, 2023, the Suns will bring Bridges,Cameron Johnsonand Crowder, plus 4 first-round picks (2023, 2025, 2027, 2029) for Durant and Warren.

"I was in favor of a Durant trade at the time, at least I thought it sounded, even on that night, neither of us understood whyCameron JohnsonAlso included in the transaction. Simmons said. Simmons added: "The Suns are not only giving away a lot of assets, but they are also limiting themselves in their future trading options. I don't see a way out for the Suns right now, and I'm not sure what Durant's trade value is this summer, and it's not an easy way to get out of it. ”

Although there were rumors before the trade deadline this season that Durant could be traded, in the end Durant remained with the Suns. However, Simmons believes the Suns may consider trading Durant this offseason, but it won't be easy to find the right trade package.

Simmons further said: "Next year will be his 19th NBA season, what can you trade him for? Will you get J. Green plus a first-round pick and a protected pick? What can you trade Durant for at this stage of his career. ”

The Suns, led by Durant and All-Star guard Booker, finished 11th in the West with a 26-28 record heading into the All-Star weekend, 1.5 games away from the 10th-place Warriors.