The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and one of the biggest unanswered questions is whether the Phoenix Suns will part ways with Kevin Durant. With teams making significant moves—including the Golden State Warriors landing Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat—Durant’s future remains a hot topic.
Will the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant before the NBA Trade Deadline?
A trade involving Durant once seemed like a real possibility, but as the deadline nears, all signs point to the Phoenix Suns keeping their star forward. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Phoenix has “always prepared to venture into the second half of the season with the core roster in place.” That includes both Durant and Bradley Beal, who has also been mentioned in trade rumors.
Despite sitting 10th in the Western Conference, the Suns appear committed to seeing how far they can go with their current lineup. Durant is still one of the league’s top performers, averaging 26.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 52.4% from the field. His presence alone keeps Phoenix in the playoff conversation, making it unlikely they would move him unless an overwhelming offer came through.
Golden State Warriors’ push for a Kevin Durant reunion falls short
One of the most intriguing possibilities was a reunion between Kevin Durant and the Warriors, the team where he won two championships. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Golden State was “legitimately calling about every All-Star player” leading up to the deadline, including Durant.
However, a return to the Bay Area did not seem appealing to the 15-time All-Star. Marc Stein reported that “Durant has some serious reservations about a second Warriors stint if he were to be shipped there.” Reports indicated that he was not interested in reuniting with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr.
Kevin Durant blocks potential three-team trade
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst later revealed that Kevin played a direct role in stopping a proposed blockbuster trade. The deal would have sent him back to the Warriors, Butler to the Phoenix Suns, and Andrew Wiggins to the Heat. Ultimately, Durant declined to approve the move, keeping him in Phoenix.
After Golden State changed its priorities, the franchise traded Wiggins to Miami in order to get Butler. Additionally, Butler committed to a two-year contract deal with the Warriors, guaranteeing his continued presence after this season.
What’s in store for Durant and the Phoenix Suns ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline?
Given that the deadline is only a few hours away, Kevin appears to be staying put—at least for the time being. The Suns have firmly decided to hold onto their core group in the hopes that their roster will improve things. Trade talks may come up again in the offseason if Phoenix fails in the final stretch.
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For now, fans will be watching closely to see if Durant and the Suns can make a late-season push and prove that keeping their star was the right move.
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