Phoenix Suns Expected to Trade Kevin Durant for Young Assets

The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade Kevin Durant this offseason as part of a strategic reset after a disappointing 36-46 season that saw them miss the playoffs. Several trade scenarios have been proposed, with the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors emerging as the most likely destinations. A trade with Houston could bring young talents Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., along with multiple first-round picks, giving the Suns a youthful core and draft capital to rebuild. Alternatively, a trade sending Durant back to the Warriors would bring promising young players like Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and Moses Moody to Phoenix, fitting the Suns' shift towards a more defensive-minded, gritty roster under new management. While Durant is turning 37 and has a history of injuries, his presence could still make the Warriors a title contender alongside Curry, Green, and Butler. The Suns aim to move away from their previous star-accumulation model to a more balanced, defensive roster, making either trade a significant step toward rebuilding.