The Suns are setting the stage for an off-season Kevin Durant or Devin Booker trade

The Suns are laying the groundwork for a potential offseason trade involving Kevin Durant or Devin Booker.

With just 17 games left in the regular season, the Phoenix Suns’ future remains uncertain. How this season ends is anyone’s guess, but one thing is clear: if they can’t navigate the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, these final games may mark the last time we see Kevin Durant in a Suns uniform. Or maybe Devin Booker.

There’s still a long road ahead, countless decisions to be made, and scenarios to unfold. But make no mistake. The Suns are already setting the stage for what promises to be a defining offseason for the franchise.

According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, the Phoenix Suns are seeking multiple first-round picks and a young star player in return for Kevin Durant. With his contract set to expire after the 2025-26 season, the Suns appear to be laying the groundwork for a potential blockbuster move.

Per Rankin:

Sources informed The Republic the most ideal return on a Durant trade is regaining three first-round picks and a young player as part of a multi-team deal tied to getting under the second apron.

The Suns have previously stated they will work with Durant to find a landing spot that aligns with his preferences. Given the complexities of such a trade, a third team would likely need to be involved to make the financials and assets align.

By being proactive, the Suns are attempting to maximize Durant’s value while they still can. They’re looking to set the market and control the pace of negotiations, though whether they actually hold any leverage is another question entirely.

Durant’s contract expires after next season, meaning teams may be hesitant to give up major assets for what could be a one-year rental. The key factor in any deal will be securing a commitment from Durant to sign an extension with his new team. That’s why his involvement in these discussions is crucial for Phoenix. Without it, their ability to dictate terms could be severely limited.

Kevin Durant won’t be the only name drawing intrigue this offseason. Devin Booker, the face of the franchise for a decade, could find himself at the center of league-wide speculation. With Phoenix’s instability looming large, rival teams will undoubtedly circle, waiting for any sign of uncertainty.

And if the Suns were ever to entertain the unthinkable? Booker’s trade value would eclipse Durant’s, simply by virtue of his age and where he stands in his career. The return would be massive. The question is would Phoenix ever go there?

We’ll continue to track these stories over the final 17 games and into the offseason. Keep that in mind as you watch each night. You’re witnessing greatness when KD takes the floor. No matter how you feel about Durant’s time in Phoenix, what his arrival did to the team’s trajectory, or how his presence shapes their nightly performances, there’s no denying his place in history. He is one of the greatest scorers this game has ever seen. And these could be his last games in Phoenix.

So as the Suns battle through this brutal schedule, take a moment to appreciate the artistry. Enjoy the jump shots. Watch the impossible angles and the effortless execution. Because if this is his last stretch in a Suns jersey, it’s something we’ll miss. I can promise you that.

And Booker? A decade of loyalty, wiped away. Not because of his play, not because of a decline, but because the front office rolled the dice on the Beal contract and crapped out. The cost of their gamble wasn’t just financial. It may have pushed the face of the franchise toward the exit.

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