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The Phoenix Suns are trying to find the best trade for Kevin Durant as the offseason continues, and they may have a lot of options to choose from. The Houston Rockets are one of those teams that are interested in Durant, and lucky enough, they were on his list as preferred destinations. The Rockets have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made it known that they’re willing to shake up their roster after trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. They did get a nice haul in return, which included Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and a pick swap, and everyone is wondering what they’ll do next. If the Grizzlies still […]

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 Phoenix Suns are working to find Kevin Durant a new home, and he recently gave a few destinations that he would prefer to go to. Those teams were the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat, as all three teams are willing to put together a package to land him. There was also […]

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 […]

With the San Antonio Spurs having the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, there could be questions about who the team would take or if they would keep the selection at all. As the Spurs have been mentioned as a preferred destination for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, the latest report detailed what […]

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 find a trade partner for Kevin Durant, and there are a few teams that he’d prefer to be moved to. One of those teams is the San Antonio Spurs, and it would probably be one of the best moves for Durant when looking at the talent they already have […]

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 […]

When the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant in a 2023 trade, Anthony Edwards virally declared that the Minnesota Timberwolves would be fine since they had Jaden McDaniels. Two years later, the Timberwolves’ front office clearly feels the same way about McDaniels as Edwards does and is not willing to include him in trade discussions. Despite […]

With the Kevin Durant trade market heating up as an immense amount of rumors are out there, there seems to be a wide-ranging consensus that a deal could come into fruition before the NBA Draft in 10 days. As the Phoenix Suns star in Durant has some preferred destinations, the one team that could have […]

While Kevin Durant reportedly would welcome a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, there seems to be skepticism around the NBA that a trade between the Spurs and Phoenix Suns will be pulled off. It appears the Spurs are holding firm to a strategy that prioritizes building around Victor Wembanyama through the NBA Draft by […]

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant are working together to find the star a new team this offseason, and it was recently reported where he’d like to be traded to. The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets are the three teams that Durant prefers, and it seems like those teams have what it […]

Until the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant, he will continue to be the top storyline of the 2025 NBA offseason. As one of Durant’s preferred landing spots, the San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of the drama. Every little move either team makes until then will be taken cryptically, as Jeremy Sochan recently learned. […]

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 Miami Heat are once again looking for a superstar, and this time, Kevin Durant could be a viable option. According to ESPN, Miami has already discussed a possible trade with the Phoenix Suns for the 15-time All-Star. This gives the Heat an early edge in their pursuit of Durant. As the Suns look to […]

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 […]

Though the latest reports indicate that the most serious suitors for Kevin Durant don’t include the San Antonio Spurs, nothing is yet set in stone. KD will be 37 years old by the time next NBA season starts. He’s looking for one last long-term contract, and if he’s traded soon, he’d be eligible for a […]

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 […]

Does Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant have an interest in joining the New York Knicks? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes he does. While the Knicks are considered a landing destination for Durant, is it best for New York’s long-term plans, considering what it took to land All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, who could be required in a deal […]

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 […]

While the NBA world speculates Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant’s potential next move this offseason, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons doubled down on his San Antonio Spurs take. The Spurs are among top trade destinations for Durant as the All-Star pairing with Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, coupled with young and promising talent makes San Antonio an […]

Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes the New York Knicks should aggressively pursue a trade for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant this offseason. Speaking Thursday morning on ESPN’s Get Up, Johnson outlined why Durant would be a crucial addition for a Knicks team looking to take the next step in […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns set them up for a promising future. Two years later, they could benefit from yet another Durant trade sweepstakes. With Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly content to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Durant trade is the most significant offseason domino waiting to fall. ESPN’s Shams […]

When the 2024-25 NBA Trade Deadline had passed, Kevin Durant was still a member of the Phoenix Suns. In the days and hours leading up to the deadline, rumors persisted that Durant could find himself on the move amid a disappointing season for the Suns. During the second half of the season, the Suns were […]

It seems like just a matter of time until Kevin Durant is traded from the Phoenix Suns. A deal has been inevitable ever since the Suns shopped the all-time great small forward ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and a move will likely occur quickly into the offseason now that the Suns are working […]

The New York Knicks are all over the rumor mill as the franchise is still searching for a new head coach, and many believe the front office is going to make some big trades. Some reports hinted that New York is interested in possibly pursuing Kevin Durant in a deal with the Phoenix Suns. However, […]

A Kevin Durant trade appears to be on the horizon. The Phoenix Suns star has found his name in rumors dating back to the trade deadline, and according to Shams Charania, KD and his business partner Rich Kleiman have met with the franchise to explore options. Shams listed five teams as possible landing spots: “Teams […]

The wound-licking Memphis Grizzlies are about to navigate through the most crucial summer in franchise history. With a healthy, fully bought-in Ja Morant and Defensive Player of the Year caliber Jaren Jackson Jr. anchoring the locker room, the championship window is open. To seize this moment, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman must explore every avenue to acquire […]

Nearly a decade after one of the most discussed free agency periods in NBA history, Kevin Durant has pushed back on a long-circulating story involving the Los Angeles Clippers. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Durant dismissed a report from 2016 that claimed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer cried during the team’s meeting with him. Responding […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Phoenix Suns appears to be nearing its end, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the franchise will begin exploring trade scenarios in the coming weeks. During Tuesday morning’s broadcast of Get Up, Windhorst identified a critical factor that could shape how the situation unfolds. “I do believe Kevin Durant will be […]

Injuries are a part of the game. However, nearly everyone will agree that it’s something that we wish will never happen to our favorite athletes. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, two of the brightest stars in Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum suffered Achilles tendon injuries. This is the same dreaded injury that ended the career […]

After turning in increasingly impressive seasons since selecting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs have the making of a serious contender if they play their cards right this summer. Holding the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, a few extra picks to […]

After being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks have been heavily involved in trade rumors. The club hopes to build a true contender around point guard Jalen Brunson, and to do so, the front office may have to make some splashy moves. On Monday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith named New York […]