Durant, DeRozan Headline Shifting NBA Trade Market

Kevin Durant remains the top target in ongoing NBA trade talks, with the Phoenix Suns engaging teams such as Houston, Miami, San Antonio, and Minnesota, but no deal has been finalized. The Suns are especially encouraging interest from the Timberwolves as Durant's potential destinations are considered. In the event that Durant is not moved, DeMar DeRozan has emerged as a leading fallback trade option, with the Sacramento Kings open to moving him for draft assets. DeRozan averaged 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds last season and is seen as a valuable, cost-effective addition for contenders seeking offensive production. At age 35, DeRozan attributes his 16-year career longevity and continued high-level play to his disciplined lifestyle and abstention from alcohol. The trade discussions signal a changing market for star forwards as the 2025 NBA draft approaches.