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The Minnesota Timberwolves are closer than ever to breaking into true championship territory. However, despite two straight seasons of postseason growth, they still fell short. Now, with a generational scorer possibly on the move again, Minnesota faces its most critical decision yet. Kevin Durant, even at age 36, still represents one of the most dangerous […]

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are in full swing, as the Phoenix Suns look to find a landing spot for their franchise star of two and a half years. Among the rumored teams interested are the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets, but it remains to be seen whether any of them will reach the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are currently viewed as the frontrunners for Kevin Durant’s services this offseason. However, there are plenty of considerations. Durant has reportedly earmarked the Spurs, the Miami Heat, and the Houston Rockets as his preferred destinations. On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns are eyeing their options and will hold out for the […]

The Houston Rockets are knocking on the door of contention. After years of rebuilding, stockpiling assets, and developing young talent, the franchise is finally in a position to make a bold move. And there may be no bolder move this offseason than acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. Note that the Suns are entering […]

Kevin Durant may not be at his peak anymore, but he remains one of the most efficient and skilled scorers in the NBA. For a San Antonio Spurs team on the verge of a renaissance, the chance to land a former MVP and two-time Finals MVP is the kind of opportunity that can transform them […]

The Phoenix Suns are widely expected to trade star small forward Kevin Durant at some point in the next few weeks, with the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and San Antonio Spurs reported as potential landing spots. While many have speculated that Durant might fit best with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the star reportedly has no interest […]

As the 2025 NBA Finals near a potential conclusion Thursday night with Game 6, trade rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant continue to intensify. One of the latest developments involves the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are reportedly taking a firm stance in discussions with Phoenix. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Minnesota is unwilling […]

The Phoenix Suns are still searching for the perfect trade offer for Kevin Durant, as teams are lining up to acquire the star. Though Durant listed some teams that may be interested in him, the Suns are still doing their due diligence and trying to find the best offer that they like. It doesn’t seem […]

Kevin Durant’s Phoenix saga looks destined for its next act. After a disappointing 36–46 season that saw the Suns miss the playoffs, the organization stands at a crossroads. With franchises lining up to acquire the 36-year-old superstar, Phoenix is in prime position to steer a transformative rebuild. That’s assuming they can strike the right deal. […]

As speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns intensifies, former San Antonio Spurs executive Kirk Goldsberry has shed light on a significant barrier preventing the Spurs from making a deal for the 15-time All-Star. Speaking on The Lowe Post with ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Goldsberry detailed the internal hesitation in San Antonio’s front office […]

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are heating up as the NBA draft approaches. With the Phoenix Suns determined to find a trade for the 15-time All-Star, the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat have emerged as the frontrunners, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “At this point in these conversations, you’re looking at a piece [or] two away […]

The 2025 NBA Finals is nearing its conclusion, and in essence, so is the 2024-25 NBA season, but talks about the possible trade destination of Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant are already taking up so much space in the headlines. The future Basketball Hall of Famer has been linked to a number of teams, but […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been linked to superstars such as Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo in their bid to bolster their roster. After Victor Wembanyama suffered a season-ending injury last February, the Spurs endured a difficult season which finished with a 34-48 record, good only for the 13th spot in the Western Conference. With […]

There are several reported interested parties in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, and we now have some inkling as to what the Phoenix Suns may want in return, particularly from the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have each of the last two winners of the NBA Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Additionally, […]

Rumors involving Kevin Durant and his inevitable trade are starting to ramp up. The Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks appear to be Durant’s most likely landing spots, with the former team reportedly being the most aggressive pursuer. However, reports suggest that Durant doesn’t want to play in […]

As the NBA offseason heats up, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. With Durant reportedly preferring to land with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, or Houston Rockets, the Suns find themselves at a franchise crossroads. While Phoenix is open to dealing Durant to his preferred destinations, they remain committed to […]

The Phoenix Suns have been searching for the best Kevin Durant trade package they can find, and one NBA insider doesn’t feel as though the Miami Heat will be able to put together an agreeable arrangement. “I think right now [the Heat] are unlikely to get the deal done based on what their current offer […]

Trade talks involving Kevin Durant are heating up, with the Phoenix Suns trying to recoup as much value as they can after selling the farm for the future Hall of Famer back in 2023. However, the Suns are still trying to do right by Durant, as the 36-year-old star (soon to be 37 years of […]

It’s only a matter of time before the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant away, with the two-time Finals MVP reportedly having the Houston Rockets as one of his three preferred landing spots – the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat being the other two. But it seems as though the Rockets are going to have […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is still reeling from the Desmond Bane trade; a move that could drastically impact his own trade market. On Monday, Durant took to social media to post a quirky response to Bane entering the Orlando Magic’s facility and engaging in a “dap” with head coach Jamahl Mosley.  “They heard this […]

The Phoenix Suns are making headlines this offseason due to speculation about what might happen with star players Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. However, the Suns’ roster issues go even further than what will happen with those two. The Suns desperately need an entire roster overhaul, so while a trade involving either of those allows […]

The Phoenix Suns are taking center stage this offseason as they try to reshape their entire roster and trade away both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The Suns are in a difficult situation because they want to fix this roster with Durant and Booker and trade Beal. Still, they don’t have the flexibility for that […]

The Boston Celtics find themselves in a unique predicament entering this offseason, one that is of significant interest to much of the NBA. They wish to simultaneously cut payroll and maintain competitive standing in the Eastern Conference. The best way to accomplish this challenging objective may be to trade center Kristaps Porzingis. There is no […]

Trade rumors have been swirling around Kevin Durant for several months now, and with the NBA Draft around the corner, that buzz is only growing louder. However, insider Bill Simmons shared a take about the Phoenix Suns’ star that may make trading Durant a bit difficult for the organization. In the latest episode of the […]

The Phoenix Suns are trying to get out of the Kevin Durant business this offseason, and naturally there are plenty of teams that would like to get their hands on the former league MVP. The Los Angeles Clippers are one team that can benefit greatly from Durant’s skillset. While Durant has said that he wants […]

While Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is the biggest name on the trade market this offseason, he wasn’t the first star player to be dealt. That honor goes to Desmond Bane, who was shipped from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic on Sunday in a huge deal that saw four first-round picks go back […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the surprises of the NBA this season, racing all the way out to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference before losing in the first round of the playoffs against the Golden State Warriors. Houston made that run with a big group of young players, some of whom […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting closer and closer to making a Kevin Durant trade this offseason as they move into a new era of the franchise. They will be hoping that a new head coach in Jordan Ott and a new roster after a Durant trade will be enough of a shakeup to change the […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to trade legendary forward Kevin Durant sooner rather than later, and according to a recent report, the Houston Rockets are one of his preferred landing spots. Despite that development, several insiders are skeptical about the Rockets prospects of swinging a move with the Suns for Durant. Houston enjoyed a breakout […]

The Phoenix Suns are ready to move on from a disastrous 2024-25 season, and step one is already completed. Jordan Ott is in as the new head coach, replacing Mike Budenholzer, and will attempt to change the culture of the team. Now, the Suns are focused on moving on from Kevin Durant and getting a […]

Kevin Durant has been active on the trade rumor mill as the Phoenix Suns look to retool their roster moving forward. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania, they might have their avenues. Charania reported on Saturday that Durant’s list of teams he prefers to go to include the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and […]

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly emerging as a potential wild card in the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Raptors are among the teams prepared to take a gamble on the 15-time All-Star despite his expiring contract and uncertain long-term commitment. Stein made the revelation on the latest episode of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may face major obstacles in any pursuit of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Kevin O’Connor. Speaking on the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, the analyst broke down the salary cap challenges that make a Durant trade unlikely for Minnesota — at least in the immediate future. […]

Although the NBA Finals continue to move forward, trade rumors are also beginning to heat up around the league. Recent reports suggest that Kevin Durant could be traded soon. Teams such as the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves have been mentioned as possible suitors for the Phoenix Suns star. Which potential landing destination […]

With Kevin Durant’s future in Phoenix growing increasingly uncertain, former Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is making his pitch for the 15-time All-Star to take his talents to South Beach. On the heels of ESPN’s Shams Charania reporting that the Miami Heat are among the teams engaged in trade discussions for Durant, Haslem offered his […]

With all the trade rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, there is now a reported timetable for when a deal could happen, and it might be sooner than fans would have thought. As there have been five featured teams gunning for the Suns forward in Durant, it seems as if he will be joining […]

NBA superstar Magic Johnson is one of the most popular and effective players in the history of professional basketball. Johnson became a prominent U.S. superstar as college player at Michigan State when he led the Spartans to a national championship victory over Indiana State and Larry Bird. “A person who can go on the road […]

The Phoenix Suns are widely expected to move on from superstar Kevin Durant this offseason as they look to retool their roster. Various teams like the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs have been floated as potential trade landing spots for Durant, who will turn 37 in September. Recently, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania took […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently gearing up for what could be a consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The team is widely expected to move on from Kevin Durant via a trade, and they’d certainly like to also move off of the contract of Bradley Beal, although that seems less likely. There […]