Overview

• ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said there’s a 98% chance Durant won’t return to Phoenix and that the Suns will revisit trade talks this summer.
• Minnesota, which made a push for Durant at the trade deadline, holds the assets and cap flexibility to add him alongside Anthony Edwards to strengthen its Finals bid.
• Other franchises under consideration include the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks, each offering different player and draft pick combinations.
• A Sports Illustrated proposal suggests a three-team transaction sending Durant to the Lakers in exchange for a mix of role players and future picks, though its execution remains speculative.
• Phoenix’s focus on shedding salary and acquiring young talent and draft capital reflects its shift toward a Booker-led rebuild.