Durant Reportedly Prefers Heat, Spurs, Rockets Amid Trade Talks

Kevin Durant, currently with the Phoenix Suns, has expressed a preference to be traded to the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, or Houston Rockets, with all three teams aware of his willingness to commit long-term. Durant is on an expiring $54.7 million contract for the 2025-26 season and could sign a two-year extension worth up to $122 million after a trade. The Suns have communicated to multiple interested teams that they will pursue the best deal for the franchise, even if it means trading Durant outside of his preferred destinations. Durant, a 15-time All-Star, delivered strong performance last season with averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, maintaining high shooting percentages on midrange and jump shots. Despite Durant's preferences, sources indicate that the Suns might trade him to a team not on his preferred list, aiming to maximize the franchise's benefit. The trade is anticipated imminently, with the Suns and Durant expected to collaborate on finding his next team.