The 36-year-old KD s last goal! The Spurs become the biggest favorite, Vassel + the first round of the Suns are about to rebuild

With the arrival of the 2025 NBA offseason, all teams in the league are planning to adjust their lineups in full swing. During this critical transfer window, a name once again became the focus of the league, and that is Kevin Durant. The 36-year-old superstar currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. It is confirmed by multiple sources that the Suns have finalized the new coach - rookie coach and Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ultra, who will take office, and Durant will leave the Suns to trade this summer to play for a more competitive team.

1. KD Durant's close analysis

Let us first focus on Durant's performance in the past two seasons. In the 2023-24 season, the four-time scoring champion still maintained an elite-level competitive state. He averaged 37.2 minutes per game in the regular season and contributed 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks in a comprehensive data, with a shooting percentage of up to 52.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.3%. However, by the 2024-25 season, the impact of age and injuries began to appear. KD Durant missed some regular season due to an ankle injury, but he still averaged 36.5 minutes per game, 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks, with shooting percentages of 52.7%, 43.0% and 83.9% respectively in the three games. But it's amazing. Such performance fully demonstrates that in key games, KD Durant is still the superstar who can determine the direction of the game.

But the Suns' overall performance was disappointing. Although the team has three giants, KD Durant, Booker and Bill, the team has failed to break through the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons and has not even made it to the playoffs in the 2024-25 season. Worse, the team's salary structure is completely out of balance. The total annual salary of the Big Three is more than $140 million, and with the contracts of other role players, the Suns' luxury tax bill has approached the $200 million mark. According to people familiar with the matter, team owner Robert Savor has made it clear that he is unwilling to bear such a huge spending in the long run.

Under the dual pressure of team record and financial situation, the Suns management has to consider restructuring the lineup. As the team's most traded asset, KD Durant naturally became the most likely trading object. It is worth noting that KD Durant himself is also open to the team's prospects. According to The Athletic, if the Suns cannot make an effective roster upgrade during the offseason, KD Durant supports the team to trade him to a more competitive team.

2. Potential analysis and prediction

The Suns hired a head coach only the beginning of the Suns. Next is the deal for KD Durant. The Suns and KD Durant team are promoting together. It is expected that 4-6 teams will be interested in Du Du before the draft. The four teams selected in the middle of this season: Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Knicks:

Spurs: According to the latest NBA reporter Jake on June 5, 2025 Weinbach's latest report KD Durant's camp regards the Spurs as a preferred ending point, and the two sides have maintained two-way interest since the trading deadline this year. If a deal is to be reached, the assets the Spurs may send are about Wassell + Barnes + No. 14 pick

Rockets: The Rockets show surprising competitiveness in 2025, and the rapid growth of Jaylen Green and Shin Kyung has given the team hope to return to the championship ranks. The Rockets have a wealth of young assets and draft picks to pack Jaylen Green, Amen Thompson and multiple first-round picks to KD Durant. Such a deal can make the Rockets immediately become a Western Conference powerhouse, and also provide KD Durant with an opportunity to prove his ability to lead the team. But the question is whether KD Durant is willing to join a young team that is being rebuilded.

Heat: The Heat are also the team that is most interested in KD Durant. This team led by Adebayo has had mediocre results in the past few seasons and is not as popular as the team has exploded and fell into a quagmire. The Heat urgently need to introduce a superstar to enhance their competitiveness. From the perspective of chips, the Heat can pack Taylor Herro (25 years old, averaged 17.8+3.5), Jovic and future first-round picks. But the Suns may demand Adebayo, which will be the biggest obstacle to trading.

Knicks: The Knicks' performance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025 was a surprise. But team administrators have always hoped that there would be a team that won the finals, and introducing superstars like KD Durant is undoubtedly a shortcut. Possible trading options include Randall (expired contract), the 12th first round of this year and future draft picks.

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3. Trading prospect forecast

According to the latest news reports, the Spurs are currently leading the KD Durant battle, with a probability of about 90%. The chips and needs of both sides are the most consistent. The Rockets and Warriors may become dark horses if they are willing to give more young assets. Judging from the time node, the draft on June 26 is likely to become a critical moment in the transaction.