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Suns Speed Up Kevin Durant Trade Talks with Rockets Emerging as Frontrunners

Phoenix has cut its asking price to recover its No.10 draft pick before the NBA draft on June 25.

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 01, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
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As of June 3, DraftKings lists the Suns, Timberwolves and Rockets -- in that order -- as the teams that are most likely to feature Kevin Durant when the '25-26 season gets underway in October.
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Phoenix has initiated calls to multiple teams, including Houston, and has lowered its trade demands to facilitate a deal for Kevin Durant
  • The Suns aim to regain control of their future draft assets, focusing primarily on recouping the No.10 overall pick
  • League insiders expect a trade to materialize within three weeks as teams prepare for the June 25 draft
  • Houston holds key Phoenix picks and its need for a veteran scorer positions the Rockets as the leading contender to acquire Durant
  • Durant’s age and one-year contract status are major factors shaping teams’ offers and potential extensions