The Phoenix Suns have received underwhelming trade offers for Kevin Durant as the 36-year-old has successfully limited his potential destinations. Durant has the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat as his preferred teams, while he has signaled a lack of interest in other potential destinations such as the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“His trade value is depressed because he’s limiting his market,” said Brian Windhorst on Friday’s NBA Today. “He is effectively doing that. He made it very clear he wants to have agency on where he finishes his career. He is, by doing that, depressing the market and forcing himself to a certain spot. That has been very effective so far.”
The Suns, who were looking to have completed a trade before the draft, could extend talks past June 25. The Spurs are widely believed to be Durant’s top choice, but they have been tepid with their trade interest. The Rockets appear to be split internally on how aggressive they’ll be with their offer. The Wolves are believed to have the trade package Phoenix considers to be the most attractive.
Durant has a $54.7 million expiring contract for 2025-26 and becomes extension-eligible July 6. He could sign a two-year extension worth as much as $112 million, or he could sign a two-year extension worth up to $124 million if he waits six months. Durant remains an All-NBA caliber player and elite scorer that could help a contender level up.