Overview

• The Suns aim to complete a Durant trade before June 25 and are seeking a package of starting-caliber players and draft picks.
• Miami remains the frontrunner for Durant’s services but has drawn a firm line against surrendering rookie center Kel’el Ware.
• Houston’s proposal of Jalen Green and the No. 10 pick is considered insufficient as Phoenix presses for extra young assets such as Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason or Reed Sheppard.
• Toronto has pitched either RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley alongside Jakob Poeltl and future picks, but league sources say Durant’s preference list leaves their offer on the periphery.
• Durant carries $54.7 million for next season and can sign a two-year, $112 million extension with his new team, shaping each suitor’s pitch.