Overview

• The Suns are in advanced discussions to trade Durant within days, focusing on proposals from the Rockets, Heat and Timberwolves.
• Houston holds the upper hand by offering Phoenix a deep cache of draft picks and promising young players.
• Miami’s negotiations center on veterans like Andrew Wiggins while resisting the inclusion of rookie Kel’el Ware in its package.
• Minnesota seeks to pair Durant with Anthony Edwards but must meet Phoenix’s high asking price in draft capital and talent.
• Durant enters the final year of his four-year, $190 million contract and would be eligible for a two-year, $112 million extension with his next team.