Overview

• Durant has identified the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Miami Heat as his preferred destinations, but no team has submitted an offer that satisfies Phoenix’s criteria.
• League sources indicate the Suns lack leverage because of Durant’s age and trade request, increasing the likelihood they will reduce their asking price before the June 25 draft.
• Despite being Durant’s top choice, the Spurs have maintained a conservative approach and refrained from tendering a proposal that meets Phoenix’s high return expectations.
• Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert–Donte DiVincenzo package is regarded as the strongest bid to date, even though Durant has publicly ruled out joining the Timberwolves.
• Houston’s firm offer centered on Jalen Green and a first-round pick, and Miami’s reluctance to include rookie center Kel’el Ware have both fallen short of Phoenix’s demands.