The Phoenix Suns have already gotten the ball rolling on their 2025-26 reset by firing coach Mike Budenholzer, and all signs point to a Kevin Durant trade being the next move. At 37 years old and entering the final season of his contract at $54 million,

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns are expected to engage in trade conversations involving Kevin Durant this summer. The franchise will work with Durant and his business partner, Rich Kleiman, to find the next landing spot for the two-time champion and future Hall of Famer.

Phoenix was left unable to find a workable solution on a Durant trade, while fellow star Bradley Beal utilized his no-trade clause to full effect. As a result, the Suns couldn't make any midseason upgrades, and two of their biggest names knew the front office deemed them expendable.