Betting odds for Kevin Durant's next team and Giannis Antetokounmpo's anger over media attention
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Published: June 13, 2025, 11:58a.m.Last updated: June 13, 2025, 3:30p.m.
Kevin Durant Seeking Fresh Start with New Team Ahead of NBA Draft
Rumors are swirling that superstar Kevin Durant is eager to shift gears from the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Acclaimed insider, Shams Charania, revealed Durant is collaborating with the Suns organization and his agent to orchestrate the perfect trade deal, possibly ahead of the NBA draft on June 25.
Online chatter about NBA player trades is just as captivating as the games themselves!
Tonight, the NBA Finals clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers unfurls in Indianapolis at 8:30p.m. EST. Currently, the Pacers hold the edge at 2-1. As for betting odds at BetMGM, the Thunder sport a -250 line (21% of bets, 36% handle), while the Pacers sit pretty at +200 (79% bets, 64% handle).
Per Charania's report today, the list of teams vying for Durant's services has been narrowed to the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets. It's rumored that Durant gave a thumbs-down to a potential return to the Golden State Warriors back in February.
Spurs as Top contender
Though the Suns missed the playoffs last season and finished at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 36-46 record, Durant still chalked up impressive averages -- 26.6 points per game, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 52.7% field goal efficiency.
DraftKings sportsbook has released odds on Durant's potential landing spots, including a reunion with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he achieved superstar status from 2008-2016:
- Spurs: +100
- Heat: +250
- Timberwolves: +400
- Rockets: +600
- Suns: +1500
- Knicks: +1500
- Raptors: +3000
- Thunder: +3000
Toronto Raptors Hot on the Tails
The Raptors wound up out of the playoffs with a lackluster 30-52 record. The Canadian squad, celebrating the sixth anniversary of their NBA championship victory this Friday, is commonly known as "Canada's team." They're aiming for a sizeable roster upgrade this offseason.
In April, the Raptors pulled off a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, acquiring Brandon Ingram. They also hold the ninth overall pick in the upcoming draft, with the most recent mock draft favoring a center for the team. Ingram didn't see action for Toronto during the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. The squad anticipates bringing him back in tip-top shape for the coming season to complement a promising youthful roster that includes Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and R.J. Barrett.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks has been the source of much speculation, fueled by reports that he hasn't made any definitive decisions regarding his future with the franchise. DraftKings has posted odds on potential destinations for Antetokounmpo:
- Bucks: -500
- Knicks: +600
- Raptors: +850
- Spurs: +1200
- Rockets: +1600
- Heat: +2500
- Mavericks: +2500
Despite persistent rumors, it's worth noting that Antetokounmpo has expressed his loyalty to the Bucks, recently telling a Brazilian media outlet, "The Finals are different, I hope to be back soon with the Bucks." He later vented his frustration regarding the media frenzy surrounding his potential departure in an online post, asking, "Does anyone else miss Woj?" -- a clear nod to Shams Charania's NBA news nemesis, Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Raptors' Interest in "The Greek Freak"
ESPN's Brian Windhorst indicated that there's currently no active trade market for Antetokounmpo. He has not requested a trade, and the Bucks have no intention of dealing him. Still, the Bucks are grappling with a dicey situation. At 30, Antetokounmpo is still in his prime, but the team has struggled in the playoffs over the past three seasons. Furthermore, they're likely to face an aging roster, complicated by the loss of Damian Lillard who is expected to miss the majority, if not all, of the upcoming season due to an Achilles injury.
The Toronto Star recently hinted at mutual interest between the Raptors and Antetokounmpo. Journalist Doug Smith, however, took care to clarify the uncertainty of the rumors, acknowledging the fluid nature of NBA player trade chatter.
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In light of the updated NBA trade rumors, the Spurs are the leading contenders to sign superstar Kevin Durant, with odds of +100 according to DraftKings sportsbook. Meanwhile, the Raptors, striving for a roster upgrade after a disappointing season, are reportedly hot on the tails of Antetokounmpo, with odds of +850 at DraftKings for his potential move to Canada's team.
