In early February, the Phoenix Suns attempted to trade Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors without his knowledge. He eventually got wind of the negotiations and squashed the deal, but the writing was on the wall at that point.

The Kevin Durant trade saga appears to be entering its endgame, and three teams have emerged as the Phoenix Suns star's preferred destinations. The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are the teams Durant would commit to long term if traded,

The Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes are starting to get momentum ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft as three teams are at the top of his list. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Heat, Spurs and Rockets are Durant’s preferred trade destinations. Charania reports that Durant would sign long-term extensions with each of those franchises.