Undoubtedly, the current Thunder team is brimming with vitality and talent, but how far can they go in the playoffs? The Thunder currently leads the West with a record of 31 wins and 6 losses, but their recent three defeats against the Rockets, Bucks, and Cavaliers have exposed their shortcomings when facing strong opponents. The Thunder is full of potential, boasting many young players who have yet to reach their peak. The biggest challenge for the Thunder is whether these young players can support them in advancing to the Finals. Last year in the playoffs, they were defeated by the more experienced Mavericks. If Thunder General Manager Sam Presti believes that the team needs to bring in an All-Star veteran to help them progress further, he undoubtedly has sufficient draft picks as bargaining chips. Choosing to bring back Kevin Durant, the former star who led the team to the Finals, would undoubtedly be the best choice. Durant's current team, the Suns, is currently in trouble, providing the Thunder with an opportunity to acquire him. If the 36-year-old Durant wants to elevate his historical status, he needs to continue competing for championships, and returning to the Thunder would also be the best choice. What assets can the Thunder offer to bring back Durant? American media outlet "FW" special correspondent Colin Keane has provided a simulated trade proposal between the two teams: Thunder Acquires: Kevin Durant - Annual salary of 51.18 million, contract until 2026, averaging 27.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks this season, with shooting percentages…
Refusal to Pay Additional Child Support Fee Butler's Lawyer Responds: She Doesn't Deserve It Butler has been suspended for a short period of time, and now his next destination is gradually becoming clear. According to the latest revelations, there is a high probability that he will join forces with Durant at the Suns, as it was Butler who designated his next team. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether the Suns can maximize their trade benefits and decide how to take their team to the next level after acquiring Butler. It is worth noting that the last star player to designate his next team in a trade application was Lillard in 2023. At that time, he designated the Heat as his trade destination, but ultimately ended up at the Bucks. However, Lillard's request at the time was to join a championship-contending team, so he was not bothered by this outcome. As time goes on, Butler is also nearing the end of his suspension. If the Heat cannot meet Butler's demands soon, he is prepared to make things more difficult for them. For this reason, Heat owner Pat Riley recently publicly criticized Butler's behavior on a show. Riley said, "I would handle it differently, without a doubt." Some players want to showcase themselves in some way, which completely contradicts my philosophy of how to represent a team—whether it's to build a bigger personal brand, make more money, or stand out and be different. There's nothing you can do about it. Riley then turned his criticism towards the league, saying, "The league…