The ongoing trade discussions surrounding Kevin Durant have intensified, with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets emerging as the star's preferred destinations. With the Phoenix Suns entering serious negotiations with various teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets, the urgency for a deal is palpable. Durant's expiring contract complicates the trade landscape, as teams face the risk of acquiring a one-year rental. His noted interest in Miami has intensified fandom for a potential reunion since 2016, making the unfolding situation highly watchable.
The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations out of Phoenix, sources tell ESPN. Those across the NBA have been made aware in recent days that those are the three teams that Durant would commit to long-term.
Durant is on an expiring $54.7 million deal for 2025-26, and the Suns have made clear to six-to-eight seriously interested teams that they will make the best deal for the franchise - even outside of his preferred list of Miami, San Antonio and Houston.
This essentially signals to teams outside of that list, that they would have to risk giving up assets. It would be a significant risk for a potential one-year KD rental.
It was no secret that KD is open to taking his talents to South Beach again. Each side has repeatedly circled back on each other starting all the way back in 2016.
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