Also on Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reported that the Suns have “no leverage” in their trade demands for Durant. Durant reportedly prefers to be traded to the Spurs, Rockets or Heat and has made it clear he doesn’t want to head to Minnesota to play for the Timberwolves.

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to target former Rutgers star Dylan Harper in the 2025 NBA draft even if it means missing out on the chance to acquire 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade Kevin Durant sooner rather than later and as of right now, there is a reported favorite for where he may go.

“There is some serious traction on conversations, on trade scenarios with the Suns,” Charania said, noting that between six and eight teams have reached out to Phoenix, but that the front office has keyed in on conversations with those three contenders in the past day or two.

ESPN's Shams Charania sets the record straight after going viral for his body language during a San Antonio Spurs-Kevin Durant rumor moment.

Kevin Durant has a short list of preferred destinations for the 2025-26 season as his time with the Phoenix Suns will likely come to an end this offseason with a trade. Those ideal teams include the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

It is “pretty clear” the Rockets offer for Kevin Durant revolves around Jalen Green and the 10th pick in the 2025 draft, per @BrettSiegelNBA “The Suns would likely want Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard as well.” pic.twitter.com/OAP25iyQmB

The Magic gave up a haul Sunday to add Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane to their young and talented core. In return for the 26-year-old, Memphis received four first-round draft picks, a future pick swap and veterans Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony.

Kevin Durant's stint with the Phoenix Suns is likely nearing its close. After plenty of trade buzz surrounding February's trade deadline but no deal materializing, Phoenix seems motivated to move the star forward over the offseason—potentially in the not-so-distant future.

Yes, Durant is aging. And yes, he could bolt in a year. But if you think he’s the guy who gets you to the Finals, you make the call.