Overview

• John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports says Phoenix and multiple suitors are very close to finalizing a Kevin Durant deal, possibly within the next day.
• Durant is willing to join the Heat, Spurs or Rockets under a potential two-year, $112 million extension, though Houston has refused to include Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason or Reed Sheppard.
• Miami has declined to offer rookie center Kel’el Ware in its package, signaling that it may struggle to meet Phoenix’s high asking price.
• The Raptors have proposed packages built around RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley with draft picks, but they will not trade Jakob Poeltl and are viewed as a long-shot suitor.
• A three-team trade concept involving the Spurs and Hornets is under consideration to match Phoenix’s demand for impact players and to pair Durant with Victor Wembanyama.