However, longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes the Spurs should look toward younger options at the forward position. He pinpointed Trey Murphy III as a more logical addition

Kevin Durant isn’t just a splashy name — he may be exactly what the Spurs have been waiting for: a veteran leader, a go-to scorer, and a playoff-tested champion who could guide Wembanyama’s rise and bring San Antonio back into national relevance.

While the Spurs have the assets and opportunity to make a play for Kevin Durant, Bill Simmons would rather see this alternative move.