The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has become a focal point of discussion across the league. Multiple teams are closely monitoring his situation in hopes of securing a trade deal. Durant’s exceptional skills and experience make him an attractive asset, prompting various franchises to consider how he could enhance their roster.
As trade rumours swirl, analysts and fans alike speculate on which teams might make a serious bid to acquire the prolific scorer and former MVP. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat are considering DeMar DeRozan as a backup plan in case talks to trade for Durant fall through.
“The Miami Heat are expected to show interest in DeMar DeRozan if they don’t land Kevin Durant, per @James_HamNBA. The Kings have been telling agents there’s a ‘high possibility’ they could pick early in the 20s — Miami owns pick 20.“ Via NBA Central.
The Miami Heat are expected to show interest in DeMar DeRozan if they don’t land Kevin Durant, per @James_HamNBA
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 18, 2025
The Kings have been telling agents there’s a ‘high possibility’ they could pick early in the 20s — Miami owns pick 20 👀🍿 pic.twitter.com/9Mx8DcrpA8
Shams Charania of ESPN recently reported that Durant has named the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets as his preferred trade destinations from Phoenix. Fans are eager to see how the situation develops and where Durant will ultimately end up.
Unexpected Revelations Emerge In Kevin Durant Trade Rumours
In the midst of all the buzz swirling around Kevin Durant’s future, a new revelation popped up on social media. According to Matt Moore, the Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly attempted to create a three-team deal involving the Suns and Nets for Durant, but he rejected the proposal.
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“League sources have said the Nets were brought in as a potential third-team in a deal construct, which would have helped move money and contracts to help both teams reshape their rosters. (No idea what they were getting or sending, but I would speculatively bet Nic Claxton to Phoenix was part of those talks.) But then KD did what it is his right, and sent out word that he doesn’t want to play there,” Moore wrote in his recent reports.
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly tried to construct a three-team deal with the Suns and Nets for Kevin Durant, but Durant shot it down, per @HPbasketball
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 18, 2025
“League sources have said the Nets were brought in as a potential third-team in a deal construct, which would have… pic.twitter.com/kSSqIRUpqh
Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over the course of 62 games this season.
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