Overview

• The Suns are in advanced trade discussions with at least six teams and have narrowed their preferred landing spots to the Rockets, Spurs and Heat.
• Houston’s proposed package centers on Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. while preserving its future first-round picks.
• Miami is prepared to offer promising young assets as Pat Riley looks to pair Durant with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
• San Antonio could tempt Durant with tax-free pay and the chance to team with Victor Wembanyama at the heart of its rebuilding core.
• Analysts caution that trading for Durant could push the Spurs into the luxury tax and argue they should instead select guard Dylan Harper.