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Although Durant’s preferences are well-known in the NBA, the Suns have made it clear they will prioritize the best move for the team.
Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant (X)
Potential landing spots for Kevin Durant are emerging as the Phoenix Suns are expected to trade him. According to ESPN, Durant’s preferred destinations are the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets.
ESPN reported that Durant would commit to a longer term with any of these three teams. He has one season remaining on his current contract and is set to earn $54.7 million in the 2025-26 season.
Although Durant’s preferences are well-known in the NBA, the Suns have made it clear they will prioritize the best move for the team, regardless of the desires of the 15-time All-Star.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are also expected to be in the mix for a trade.
Durant, who turns 37 in September, played 62 games with the Suns in the 2024-25 season. He averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks, which are close to his career averages. He also shot 43.0 percent from 3-point range.
Durant has been selected to the All-NBA first team six times and has appeared in 1,123 games with the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (2007-16), Golden State Warriors (2016-19), Brooklyn Nets (2020-23), and Suns. His career averages are 27.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.1 blocks, with a 39 percent shooting accuracy from long distance.
Once the new league year begins on July 6, Durant is eligible to sign a two-year extension worth up to $122 million.
The Suns finished the 2024-25 season with a 36-46 record and missed the NBA playoffs. Head coach Mike Budenholzer was fired after just one season.
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More
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