For months, the worst kept secret in the NBA has been that Kevin Durant is going to get traded as soon as the offseason arrives. With the 2025 NBA Finals nearing a conclusion and the NBA Draft right around the corner on June 25,

The Phoenix Suns started seeking out a Kevin Durant trade in February, with the All-Star forward preventing a deal in February and now helping facilitate one this offseason. With the 2025 NBA Draft just over a week away, there are more developments regarding the trade market for the future Hall of Famer.

The Brooklyn Nets could be looking to move up in the 2025 NBA Draft and the Houston Rockets could be a team for Brooklyn to work with.

This exit from Phoenix has been inevitable for the 36-year-old superstar, but teams have begun to speculate just how much value is left in Durant. He is coming off a solid season for the Suns, where he logged 62 games, averaging 26.6 points per game on 53% shooting overall.

Kevin Durant has been part of some high-profile moves to new teams over the past decade in the NBA. However, at this point of his career, there are aspects that complicate what could be his next one this summer out of Phoenix.

Hollins: “KD would fit in beautifully, and I believe he already has a relationship with Ime. There’s a high level of respect for him from our guys.”