Also on Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reported that the Suns have “no leverage” in their trade demands for Durant. Durant reportedly prefers to be traded to the Spurs, Rockets or Heat and has made it clear he doesn’t want to head to Minnesota to play for the Timberwolves.

Heat’s NBA All-Star Forward Eyed by Suns Amid Kevin Durant Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat remain one of the top trade suitors for the Phoenix Suns ' Kevin Durant as the 2025 NBA Draft nears.

During the 2024-25 NBA season with Phoenix, Durant averaged 26.6 points per game to go along with six rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 62 games. He also shot 52.7 percent from the floor and knocked down 43 percent of his three-point attempts.