NBA Fans React to Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler Appearance Amid Trade Rumors

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler were recently seen at an event together

Nov 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) look on during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant are expected to part ways with offseason, and as trade talks escalate, the 15-time NBA All-Star could be on the move at any point ahead of the draft.

A recent report from ESPN's Shams Charania reveals that Durant's preferred trade destinations are the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets, but a handful of teams could still get involved if the Suns get a better offer than one of his preferred landing spots.

The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations out of Phoenix, sources tell ESPN. Those across the NBA have been made aware in recent days that those are the three teams that Durant would commit to long-term. pic.twitter.com/Hqn5hDaWxC

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 15, 2025

The Heat are certainly an intriguing option, as the franchise just traded away six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors at February's deadline. Since trading away Butler, the Heat's sense of direction seems at an all-time low, so making a move for Durant in an attempt to compete in the weakened Eastern Conference would make sense.

Former Heat star Jimmy Butler and potential future Heat star Kevin Durant were recently seen together at an event for PSG in Los Angeles.

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— Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky) June 14, 2025

Of course, the two NBA stars appearing together likely means nothing, but it is always interesting when two stars connect during trade season, and Durant has been headlining those conversations recently.

Many fans reacted to Durant and Butler's appearance, including some trade speculation.

"Draymond Moody and multiple 1sts for KD is loading," one fan replied.

"KD to the warriors confirmed," another fan said.

"KD definitely not coming to Miami now 🤣," a fan commented.

"At least Jimmy will tell him how Minnesota did him worse than Miami🤣," one fan said.