Kevin Durant has long been considered one of the best players in basketball. While the Phoenix Suns failed to reach the postseason in 2024-25, the 15-time All-Star continued to produce at an elite level.
He averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 52.7% from the field, 43.0% from three-point range and 83.9% from the free-throw line. Despite his strong play, Durant's name has consistently come up in trade rumors as the Suns look to get under the second apron next season.
A recent report from an NBA insider suggested that it is almost certain that the 2013-14 MVP will not be back in Phoenix.
"Kevin Durant, I'm like 98% sure he's not gonna be a Sun next year," ESPN's Brian Windhorst claimed Wednesday. "How it works out, though, I'm about 1% sure. There's going to be a number of teams interested, but some of it is going to depend on whether they see Durant as a player they keep on a one-year contract or if they want to get him and give him a contract extension, which I suspect he's going to want."
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Durant is expected to have several suitors -- and be one of the most coveted players available -- this offseason. He is set to earn $54.7 million in the final year of his contract.
While the two-time NBA champion will turn 37 years old in September, he remains one of the best players in the league. It is unclear what the Suns will look for in return for Durant, if he is indeed moved.
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