Durant is too old, the Spurs should choose Murphy III

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the few teams capable of trading superstars this summer. They have young players, future draft picks and plenty of cap space. Therefore, rumors are rampant that the Spurs will become Durant's destination.

However, Bill Simmons, a senior NBA analyst, believes that Durant is too old and has had more negative impacts on the team in recent years. The Spurs should look for younger options in the forward position, and Murphy III is a more reasonable addition to their current lineup.

24-year-old Murphy III averaged 21.2 points per game this season and had good defense and rebounding skills. In addition, compared to 37-year-old Durant, he is still quite young and can continue to improve his level in the next few years.

The Spurs have a young squad and have a few years to develop internally. Vinban Yama is likely to become the league's top three players in the future, and Stephen Cassel also shows great potential. Murphy III is more in line with the team's schedule, and Durant is in the final stages of his career.

So, it is extremely ridiculous to consider trading Durant unless the Spurs suddenly think of themselves as contenders. On the contrary, Murphy III will represent a lineup upgrade with long-term upward space, which is the choice that truly meets the needs of the team.