Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Idea Sends Kevin Durant to New Contender and Shifts NBA

Blockbuster three-team trade idea sends Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant to another contender

Mar 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) is introduced before facing the LA Clippers at PHX Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

If ESPN's Shams Charania is correct, this year's NBA offseason will be the wildest in history. A main reason for that is the ramifications of the new CBA, and teams will be looking to avoid finding themselves stuck in the first or second aprons. In order to do so, teams will have to look to move off expensive contracts as a result.

One of the names expected to be moved this offseason is Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, who was shopped during the trade deadline to the surprise of many. Now, with the Suns having missed out on the postseason, Durant likely has his eyes on looking for another team he can contend with. While reports indicate a potential move to San Antonio, there's another team he could fit with seamlessly.

KD hasn't been setup for success since he was in Golden State 😬@BoogieCousins says Kevin Durant is unfairly blamed for the Suns lack of success...there was never a plan in Phoenix 🗣️

Boogie believes KD fits on the Spurs, Rockets, Knicks & Heat 👀 pic.twitter.com/aHxVGMViNN

— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) June 4, 2025

That team in question is the Los Angeles Clippers, who could look to move off some of their depth pieces in exchange for adding a star like Durant. They wouldn't have the strongest package for Durant, but if he identifies them as a preferred destination, a deal for the star forward could look like this.

Phoenix Suns receive: Norman Powell, Bogdan Bogdanovic, 30th overall pick, 2027 2nd via MIL (from DET), 2028 2nd via UTA or DET, 2031 1st via LAC

Los Angeles Clippers receive: Kevin Durant

Detroit Pistons receive: Derrick Jones Jr.

People in Kevin Durant’s camp are eyeing San Antonio as a landing spot, per @Gambo987

(h/t @JeffGSpursZone / @Fullcourtpass ) pic.twitter.com/G7SXDVS0MO

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 4, 2025

For Phoenix, they'd land a quality scorer in Powell, who was a leading candidate for Most Improved Player before going down with injury. Additionally, they land a quality reserve guard in Bogdonavic who can bring some much-needed scoring off the bench. While the draft capital isn't stellar, they land the 30th pick this year as well as an intriguing 2031 first from the Clippers.

As for the Clippers, they'd create one of the best five-man lineups in the NBA with James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, Durant, and Ivica Zubac. The depth would most certainly be questionable, as they'd need to land some quality veterans on minimum contracts, as well as see progression from young players like Kobe Brown, Jordan Miller, and Cam Christie.

Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) in the second half during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

For the Pistons, they send off two second-round picks to land Derrick Jones Jr., who can be a quality rotational forward for them and has NBA Finals experience.

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