Things are happening fast with Kevin Durant. After helping the Phoenix Suns significantly, Durant is now looking for a new home. His exit from the team was guaranteed as early as the mid-season. In fact, the Golden State Warriors were in advanced stages of acquiring Durant during the trade window. However, while that deal did not come through, the Suns and Durant were done. And now, as the preparations for the new season begins, Durant’s trade is picking pace. And it might happen sooner than expected.
In a recent update shared by John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM, Durant is rumored to be traded as early as next week. Gambadoro appeared on an episode of ‘Burns & Gambo,’ where he pondered upon the prospect of Durant’s exit from the Suns. He also stated that there are a lot of rumors going on about Durant. And while not all of them are true, it is guaranteed that the Suns’ star will be traded via draft.
“I expect Kevin Durant will be traded from the Phoenix Suns next week,” said Gambadoro.
Kevin Durant is expected to be traded by the Suns as soon as next week, per @Gambo987
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Surely, this is quite exciting news for the NBA fans. As per the update, they would be getting the first blockbuster trade of the offseason. But what will be the team that signs Durant? Well, Shams Charania has a few predictions to make.
Shams Charania Drops 5 Potential Teams That Could Acquire Kevin Durant
Acquiring the services of a veteran like Kevin Durant is a dream for most teams. Thus, with Durant in search of a new franchise to play for, several names have popped up. And according to Shams Charania, 5 among them have the strongest possibilities of landing the NBA icon. The Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat and New York Knicks will be the frontrunners for Durant as per Charania’s recent update.
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The Suns have been in active trade negotiations on Kevin Durant with the following teams over the past 24 hours, per @ShamsCharania:
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 12, 2025
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Knicks
Rockets
Spurs
Timberwolves
A trade will be done ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25th.pic.twitter.com/OSQQvjs454
Charania reported that Durant, alongside his business partner, Rich Kleiman, are rummaging through the trade options. Thus, with the big news expected to come next week, it now remains to be seen what happens next. As Durant finds a new home, will he be able to make a strong comeback next season? Let’s wait and watch.
Also Read: REPORT: Kevin Durant’s Future With Phoenix Suns Is A “Foregone Conclusion”
