KD trading insider: The Suns are targeting Rockets’ talent, the Timberwolves protect McDan from death, and the third team becomes X factor!

Where to go Durant is definitely the hottest topic this summer, and the league superstar has not had a smooth life in the Suns in the last two seasons. Last year, he suffered a sweep in the first round of the playoffs, and this season he ranked 11th in the Western Conference missed the playoffs early. Obviously, it is difficult for this sun to see hope for the championship in the short term, so the fate between Durant and the Sun is destined not to continue.

The Heat, Spurs and Rockets are currently Durant's favorite next home, and these three teams are the targets Durant wants to cooperate with for a long time. Of course, there are also the Timberwolves. The Knicks and the Clippers both hope to win this superstar to improve their combat effectiveness. However, at present, the Timberwolves and the Rockets have always maintained communication and communication with Durant's team. Regarding these two teams, some reporters also revealed some details of the negotiations between the two sides.

According to US Records Jon Krawczynski, during Durant's transaction negotiations, the Timberwolves has listed Jaden McDaniels as a 'not-selling product'. And when the Sun cannot get Edwards, McDan is the most positive asset they consider. The young people on the Rockets are also the Suns who have been salivating, while Smith Jr. has been closely following the Suns. The draft template is Durant's Jr. Jabbarri. Although his growth expectations in the past two years are a bit 3D, his potential is still there. It is very likely that the bargaining chips will be Green and Smith Jr. plus the draft pick. However, Rockets fans can rest assured that if you are worried that the Rockets may pay too much for Kevin Durant, it means you don’t understand Raphael Stone’s operating style. Unless he feels some kind of pressure that must be made into a deal—and there is no sign that he has this pressure at the moment—he will only negotiate on his own terms.

Durant's current contract will expire after the end of the 2025-26 season, worth $54.7 million. The Suns have made it clear to 6-8 teams who are very interested that they will win the best deals for the team, even teams not among Durant's favorite Heat, Spurs and Rockets. But ESPN reported that a non-KD-intentioned team is actively participating in the deal. In the end, it is not surprising that other teams intercept the rude.