Kevin Durant has narrowed down his trade options to three teams.
The NBA star reportedly favors a move to the Heat, Spurs, or Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. At 36 years old, he is open to signing an extension with one of these franchises.
However, the Suns have informed interested teams that they will seek the best offers, even if those teams are not on Durant’s shortlist.
On Wednesday, it was noted that the Knicks are not part of the conversation surrounding Durant.
Charania mentioned during the “Pat McAfee Show” that a trade could happen in the “next few days,” with Miami and Houston among the teams making significant progress in negotiations with Phoenix. The Timberwolves also appear to be in the mix.
Durant has one year remaining on his contract, valued at $54.7 million for the 2025-26 NBA season. If traded, he could be eligible for a two-year, $122 million extension starting July 6.
The Suns’ attempt to form a “Big 3” with Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal did not pan out, as they were swept in the first round of the 2024 playoffs. Following a disappointing 36-46 season under Mike Budenholzer—resulting in another coaching change—the team recently hired Jordan Ott, an assistant from the Cavaliers, as their new head coach.
This past season, Durant was named an All-Star for the 15th time, averaging 26.6 points, six rebounds, and 4.2 assists over 62 games. He shot 52.7% from the field, including 43% from beyond the arc.
The Heat, finishing with a 37-45 record, were eliminated in the first round by the top-seeded Cavaliers. The Rockets, with a 52-30 record, were the second seed in the West but were defeated by the Warriors in a seven-game series. Meanwhile, the Spurs, who finished with a 34-48 record, missed the playoffs but have some hope with talents like Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
Interestingly, Durant was almost traded to the Warriors at the deadline but ultimately decided against returning to Golden State, opting to stay with the Suns instead.
