The Rockets and Spurs jump out as teams with a young core that may be a veteran star away from being true contenders, while the Timberwolves might mean pairing Durant with Anthony Edwards. The Knicks would also offer him the opportunity to play in a major market and pursue a title alongside Jalen Brunson.

Phoenix Suns fans may not have to donate their Kevin Durant jerseys just yet. A surprising new report emerged Tuesday on the Suns star Durant’s future from Logan Murdock of The Ringer. Murdock reports that “the book isn’t closed” on Durant potentially returning to Phoenix next season.

Durant is among the most plug-and-play superstars in league history. The Thunder don't have to worry about his arrival derailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren. They also have the draft-pick stash and room beneath the luxury tax to make the math work without obliterating too much of the rotation.

In his 17-year career, Durant has been named to 11 All-NBA teams—six times on the first team and five on the second, most recently last season with Phoenix. Despite the Suns’