NBA Trade Rumor: Insiders Reveal the Names of Franchises Who are Frontrunners in Acquiring Kevin Durant from the Suns

Trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant are heating up, with the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly interested in acquiring the Phoenix Suns star in the upcoming offseason, according to insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

At 36, Kevin Durant continues to excel, averaging 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 52.7% from the field and 43% from three in 62 games this season. The Suns fell short of the Play-In Tournament despite Kevin Durant's strong performance, ending the season on a disappointing note without securing a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Teams Lining Up to Acquire Kevin Durant

Several teams, including the Heat, Timberwolves, Rockets, Mavs, Warriors, and Hawks, reportedly discussed potential trades with the Suns involving Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, with some talks exploring long-term possibilities, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel.

The Miami Heat, who made history as the first 10th seed to make the playoffs via the Play-In, are now looking to bolster their roster. With a need for a top scorer, they could be a good fit for Kevin Durant, especially after being swept by the Cavaliers in the first round.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently on a playoff run after finishing the regular season with a 49-33 record as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves are tied 1-1 with the Warriors in their playoff series after a dominant Game 2 win. If their postseason run falls short, they might pursue Kevin Durant, revisiting their previous interest.

The Timberwolves were aggressive in pursuing Kevin Durant at the trade deadline but wouldn't trade core players Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Notably, Edwards and Durant share a bond, having won Olympic gold together on Team USA earlier this year.

The Suns' pivotal offseason and uncertainty around their future make Kevin Durant's situation a key storyline. If Phoenix explores trades, the Heat and Timberwolves could be strong contenders to pursue the 15-time All-Star.