Ambitious! Shams: The Spurs are interested in Durant Antetokounmpo, and will become the Rockets biggest competitor

With the arrival of this year's offseason, many teams in the league have clearly revealed their willingness to strengthen. Teams such as the Rockets, Clippers, Spurs are already eager to try. During this offseason, several star players may become big fish in the trading market. Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, Durant of the Suns, and many main players of the Celtics may all enter the trading market. The league has maintained close attention for these players.

, especially the two talented monsters Antetokounmpo and Durant, their whereabouts will greatly affect the competitive landscape of the league. At present, the Spurs have clearly expressed their interest in Antetokounmpo and Durant. According to ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania, the Spurs are seeking to strengthen their wing depth and partner with Vampan Yama. They are interested in Suns star Durant and Bucks star Antetokounmpo. Shams said that during this year's trading deadline (February 7), the Spurs and Durant were interested in each other and may discuss this issue again this summer.

Shams said: "They (the Spurs) have a lot of assets. Whether it is Antetokounmpo or Durant, I think they (the Spurs) will be very active in introducing an elite wing player." In the 2024-25 regular season, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game; Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, and averaged 33 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block per game.

In my opinion, the Spurs have a lot of ambitions this time. They do have the potential to form a super lineup. The Spurs now have talented monsters like Vinban Yama. If they can get one of Antetokounmpo and Durant, it will be a lineup that is worth looking forward to. Especially Antetokounmpo, his height, wingspan, athletic ability, explosive scoring and defensive ability are already the first in the league. If he is combined with the Wenban, it is simply unimaginable. The Spurs now have enough bargaining chips. They have young people like Sohan, Wassel, Castle, and the second draw they just won, which are enough to tempt the Bucks. The key is what chips the Spurs are willing to give up. Some people may think that these are not worth mentioning when compared with Antetokounmpo. However, if Antetokounmpo is determined to leave, the Bucks will be forced to start a trade, and only the Thunder and Rockets can match the Spurs' bargaining chips.

If the Thunder wins the championship this year, they may not break up the team and trade Antetokounmpo, that would not be of much significance. As for the Rockets, their chips are also tempting. The Rockets have a group of outstanding young people and have the Suns' first-round draft picks, which are very good bargaining chips. The Rockets' bargaining chips and the Spurs' bargaining chips are very competitive. As long as Antetokounmpo enters the trading market, the Spurs and the Rockets will inevitably compete.

In addition, Durant is also worth paying attention to. Compared with Antetokounmpo, he lost in age. However, even Durant, 37, is still very influential. This summer's trading market is destined to be very lively. Let's keep our attention on this!