Will the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant this summer? That is a popular question, and the Suns are currently also trying to finalize their head coach hire.
Recently, ESPN's Brian Windhorst said he is "98% sure Durant won't be a Sun next year" although he didn't mention a specific team involved.
Moreover, Durant's name was tossed around a lot at the trade deadline just a few months ago before a deal fell through.
The Suns superstar could very well be traded, and Kelly Iko of The Athletic dropped a new update on Tuesday that aligns with such a belief.
"Phoenix is aggressive in pursuit of a) trading Kevin Durant and b) regaining full control of their draft capital starting with the No. 10 pick in next month’s draft, team sources said. Since the conclusion of the season, Houston has fielded several calls from Phoenix, who have since gradually lowered their asking price for Durant, those sources said. There is a price where the Rockets would be interested, but with a fear of breaking up their roster for a 36-year-old coming off injury, doubt remains over a deal materializing."
So, the Rockets are still an option for a potential Durant trade, and with the Suns lowering the price, it could be only a matter of time before a deal is done.
That No. 10 pick the Rockets own courtesy of the Suns could be something intriguing in a potential deal, but, as Iko mentions, there is some doubt especially with Durant's age, injury, and the Rockets promising young core.
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