The future of Kevin Durant The market again shakes NBA. According to Shams Charania (ESPN), multiple teams have shown interest in a possible transfer for 15 times there in recent days, including the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami HeatMinnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks.
In addition, Charania mentions that there are several surprise teams that have also propelled the possibility of acquiring Durant, who has held meetings with the Phoenix Suns in the last week to discuss preferred destinations in case of an exchange.
Durant, 36, enters his last year of contract, valued at $ 54.7 million, and will be free agent without restrictions in the summer of 2026. From July 6 he will be eligible for an extension of two years and $ 112 million, which could increase to $ 124 million if he waits six months before signing. Its intention to ensure a new long -term contract will be a key factor in any transfer potential, according to Charania.
Kevin Durant would be star in any team
The Phoenix Suns, who failed to even classify the play-in with a 36-46 record, would have been trying to move Durant since the closing of the market in February. They even rejected a formal offer of the New York Knicks, and also received calls from the Golden State Warriors, exequipo of the eaves.
With the NBA Draft 2025 scheduled for June 25 and 26, the Suns would be looking to recover Draft capital, including a selection within the Top 10. Current 2030.
Despite having the most expensive payroll in the history of the NBA, Phoenix has begun an organizational restructuring, recently hiring the exasisant of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jordan Ott, as his new main coach.
Durant closed his 17th season in the league with averages of 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, still showing a high individual level, although without collective results with the Suns.
