Top 5 Landing Spots for Kevin Durant Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
John Canady
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5) Miami Heat
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As the Miami Heat continue to navigate the future of disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, reports have surfaced that the Heat have checked in on the availability of Durant. A deal to send Butler to his preferred landing spot was complicated by Bradley Beal's reluctance to be dealt, however, if Durant is available, a fit in Miami could resolve these issues.
Top 5 Landing Spots for Kevin Durant Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
As the NBA trade deadline looms, reports around the league suggest fireworks could be ahead of Thursday. In recent days, the buzz surrounding Kevin Durant's availability with the Phoenix Suns has become one of the bigger stories as teams continue to inquire about the 35-year-old superstar. With all signs leading to a major blockbuster deal within the next 24 hours, here's a look at the top five landing spots for Durant.
1) Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors seem to be at the forefront of Durant rumors. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has emphasized pairing another star alongside Stephen Curry, and it seems like his primary target is the former Warrior. The Dubs have the ammunition to get a deal done, and with the Suns reported interest in Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green, there is, without a doubt, a road that leads Durant back to Golden State.
2) Houston Rockets
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The Houston Rockets seemed content, standing firm at the trade deadline until Durant seemingly became available for trade. Bench boss Ime Udoka coached Durant as a member of the Brooklyn Nets and has kept the hope alive of making a move to land the star since then. If the Rockets were to make a big move, it could very well be for Durant.
3) Dallas Mavericks
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The Dallas Mavericks kicked off trade season with a blockbuster deal to land Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. Following the surprising move, Kyrie Irving's recent comments about his and Davis' previous dream pairing alongside Durant on the Boston Celtics only added fuel to the fire. If a deal were made, it would almost certainly put the Mavs in conversations.
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4) Oklahoma City Thunder
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The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't been rumored to be in line to make a big move, but it could change things with Durant available. Oklahoma City is already positioned at the top of the Western Conference, but a move to bring Durant back to where his career started could be exactly what they need to bring an NBA Championship to OKC. General manager Sam Presti may opt to make minor moves ahead of the deadline to sure up depth, but he may be intrigued by a blockbuster move. Presti has done a great job racking up draft picks and young talent that they could use on a deal to land nearly any player in the league.
5) Miami Heat
Mock Trades: Butler to Suns | Butler to Warriors
As the Miami Heat continue to navigate the future of disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, reports have surfaced that the Heat have checked in on the availability of Durant. A deal to send Butler to his preferred landing spot was complicated by Bradley Beal's reluctance to be dealt, however, if Durant is available, a fit in Miami could resolve these issues.
Top 5 Landing Spots for Kevin Durant Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
As the NBA trade deadline looms, reports around the league suggest fireworks could be ahead of Thursday. In recent days, the buzz surrounding Kevin Durant's availability with the Phoenix Suns has become one of the bigger stories as teams continue to inquire about the 35-year-old superstar. With all signs leading to a major blockbuster deal within the next 24 hours, here's a look at the top five landing spots for Durant.
