It is revealed that Durant left the Sun is a foregone conclusion! The 5-for-1 transaction simulation was born, and the Clippers got KD?

According to the revelation of American journalist Jake Fischer, the Suns' trading of Kevin Durant in the offseason this summer is basically a foregone conclusion. He said that it is not about whether this transaction will happen, but when it will happen. This season, the Suns, which have three big three Durant, Booker and Bill, performed poorly, with only 36 wins and 46 losses in the regular season, ranking 11th in the Western Conference and missing the playoffs.

Durant, who is already 36 years old, has a contract amount of up to $53.28 million in the 2025-2026 season. Such a high salary, combined with the team's unsatisfactory record, forced the Suns management to re-examine the team's future direction.

At the same time, the American media simulated a 5-for-1 transaction plan, which aroused heated discussion among fans. According to this plan, the Clippers sent Norman Powell, Derek Jones, Bogdan Bogdanovic, plus the first round swap rights in 2029 and the first round top ten picks in 2030, and obtained Durant from the Suns' trade.

In addition, the simulation plan also mentioned that the Clippers can sign Chris Paul, Gary Trent Jr., and Clint Capela, and cut Drew Eubanks to further optimize the team's lineup.

The Suns' Big Three failed to perform expectedly this season, and their record was terrible. The team's offense was weak and their defense was full of loopholes. Although Durant's personal ability is still strong, he can't beat four-handed with two fists, and he can't lead the entire team by one person. Moreover, the team's internal salary structure is unreasonable. Durant has a super high salary, but the team's performance has not improved, which puts the management under tremendous pressure. The NBA has always been a profitable organization, and the boss is not here to do charity. The team's poor record will affect the box office revenue. It is a high probability that the Suns will dismantle the team this summer.

From external factors, the competition from other teams also puts the Suns in a lot of pressure. Look at the strong teams in the West, such as the Rockets, Thunder, Timberwolves, etc., they are constantly improving. If the Suns do not make changes, they will be left farther and farther away. Since the current lineup cannot compete for the championship, try to send away the chips in your hand and exchange them for what you need to rebuild, otherwise you will continue to lose. Bill holds the veto power of the transaction, and Booker doesn't send it away easily, so he can only start with Durant.

In the past, he chose to leave the Warriors for the championship, and now he can leave the Suns for the championship. This is the real Durant.

Let's talk about the Clippers. If they can get Durant, it will be a big profit. From the perspective of team strength, the Clippers' current lineup is not weak, but they just lack a superstar to defeat the team. After all, Leonard and Harden's performance is still not stable enough. Durant's arrival can instantly increase the team's offensive firepower, making the Clippers a strong contender for the championship in the West. From a business perspective, Durant has its own traffic. His joining the Clippers can attract a large number of fans' attention, and ticket sales and peripheral product sales will usher in a big explosion.

However, the transaction is complicated after all, involving many issues such as player wishes and salary matching. But no matter what, this transaction simulation plan does provide a possibility for the future of the two teams, which depends on how the management operates. If the Clippers really can win Durant, then the NBA West will be even more impressive next season. Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Durant, and Zubac, this starting and attacking and defense have no shortcomings. In a healthy situation, you can win the championship without any disadvantages in body shape, height, and projection.

Are you optimistic that this transaction will become a reality? Why?