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 Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are the teams Durant would commit to long term if traded, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Durant has only one year remaining on his current deal and could elect free agency next summer if sent to a team he doesn't like.

As NBA teams circle, waiting for the Phoenix Suns to make a move, the Kevin Durant trade saga has quietly taken a sharp turn — and it’s pointing straight toward Texas.While much of the conversation has centered around familiar names like the Miami Heat,