Kevin Durant trade explainer: Why Suns star is likely to be dealt and who's in the running to land former MVP

Kevin Durant trade explainer: Why Suns star is likely to be dealt and who's in the running to land former MVP

Durant is widely expected to be traded this summer

Team Who Pursued Kevin Durant Trade in February 'Unclear' on Offseason Pursuit

This is a major turning point.

NBA Analyst Says Suns Must Trade Durant

The Phoenix Suns are at a crossroads with superstar forward Kevin Durant as the offseason looms large. Durant, with just one year remaining on his contract, presents a unique challenge for the Suns’ front office. Previously, there were whispers around the league that Phoenix had considered moving Durant during last season’s trade deadline, and it appears that those discussions are not quite off the table. According to reports, there is an expect…

Kevin Durant Trade May Not Happen Until Giannis Antetokounmpo Situation Gets Resolved

Any potential trade deals involving Kevin Durant may not develop until teams around the league gain clarity over Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Suns' desire to hire a first-time head coach adds to the expectation that the team will look to eventually deal Durant. It was reported earlier this week that the Wolves were more serious about trading for Durant at the deadline …

Best Potential Kevin Durant Trade Destinations

Like meteorologists predicting a strong hurricane season, the general consensus among NBA insiders is that the NBA will experience perhaps its most chaotic offseason in recent memory. Perhaps the most notable player on the trade block is first-ballot Hall-of-Famer and 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant. Durant was nearly dealt to a few different teams at the trade deadline, including the Golden State Warriors, but he nixed all possible moves with…

Western Conference Team Poised for Blockbuster Kevin Durant Trade

Despite Kevin Durant's impressive performance during the 2024-25 NBA season, where he averaged 26.6 points, the Phoenix Suns finished 11th in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record, missing the playoffs. Speculation around Durant’s future has intensified, particularly from sources indicating that the Minnesota Timberwolves are actively pursuing a trade for him, aiming to pair him with Anthony Edwards as a championship contender. Additionally…