Suitor for Suns’ Kevin Durant won’t unload picks in potential trade

Jackson on Suns potential package for Durant:

“The sense here is that while the Heat might again pursue Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Miami isn’t going to offer all of its first-round inventory for a 36-year-old with one year left on his contract,” said Jackson “But Houston’s interest in Durant has been overstated, according to reports. Minnesota could become a top contender for Durant if the Wolves don’t win a championship.”

Durant is still one of the top scoring wings in the game, averaging 26.6 points on 52.7% shooting. However, teams like the Heat aren’t willing to risk their future to secure the Phoenix forward. The 2025-2026 season will be the final year of his contract, that and Durant’s age make him a risky gamble for a team trying to contend.

The Heat got dominated in the most lopsided 1st round series in NBA history, so adding Durant likely won’t fix the more glaring issues surrounding the roster. Other possible suitors, like the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves, could be more likely to give the Suns more of an ideal package, with them closer to contending the postseason.