New Report on Unexpected Team Attempting Kevin Durant Trade

A new report indicates that the Memphis Grizzlies team tried making a deal for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant

Feb 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee (10) and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) watch their team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The NBA's trade deadline has officially passed, as it seems like a majority of teams around the league found themselves making some sort of move during what was likely the most eventful trade deadline in league history. As current and former All-Stars switched teams and draft picks were exchanged as well, the league will be seeing familiar faces in new jerseys very soon.

One of the top players to follow during the trade deadline news cycle was Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, who was heavily linked to a move to the Golden State Warriors before he expressed disinterest in the move. While there were plenty of other teams trying to get involved, a surprise team was revealed to have had an interest in the former league MVP.

Lol Bob Myers accidentally leaked that the Grizzlies were trying to get Kevin Durant on live TV pic.twitter.com/53SbMucKMs
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) February 6, 2025

According to former Warriors general manager Bob Myers on NBA Today, the Memphis Grizzlies made a call to inquire about Durant. After being told Jimmy Butler had no interest in joining the Grizzlies, it appears Memphis decided to inquire about Durant as well.

As mentioned on NBA Today, the Grizzlies could likely elevate into top contenders with a deal for Durant. However, Durant remains in Phoenix and the possibility of him on the Grizzlies is only a hypothetical now.

Former Warriors GM Bob Myers just revealed on ESPN that the Grizzlies are trying to trade for Kevin Durant 🥶

Insane. pic.twitter.com/b2FUwExhrL
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 6, 2025

While the Grizzlies only made minor moves at the deadline, it seems as if they'll stick with their core roster and hope that a healthy version of themselves can take another step when the NBA playoffs come around.

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