There is a crossroads situation going on with the Phoenix Suns right now. While Kevin Durant’s future hangs in the balance, the Suns seem to have been locked on Devin Booker as their franchise cornerstone.
You can feel some big changes cooking. But as trade rumors swirl, it’s clear that the Suns have made their choice on Booker, while Durant holds all the leverage heading into the summer.
Suns Committed to Devin Booker, But What About Kevin Durant?
If you’re a Suns fan, then you have at least one thing going good for you — Booker isn’t going anywhere. League sources have confirmed that despite the chaos surrounding Phoenix, the front office has no plans to trade their superstar guard.
But when it comes to Durant, that’s a whole different story.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Suns heading into the playoffs. Unless they go on a deep postseason run, major changes could be on the way, and that likely starts with KD.
“Unless there’s a significant run here into the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns, league sources believe that there will be real changes,” Charania said on NBA Countdown. “And from a roster standpoint, that likely starts with Kevin Durant.”
That’s a pretty big deal. Durant was already blindsided by trade talks earlier this season, and now it seems like both he and the Suns could be open to a mutual parting of ways if the right contender steps up.
Durant’s $48 Million Leverage and What’s Next
Here’s where things get even more interesting. Durant’s contract gives him serious power in any potential trade talks. He’s extension-eligible this summer, which means if the Suns do decide to move him, he has the leverage to dictate his next NBA destination.
Charania laid it out clearly, “What it would look like is the Suns and Durant would work together on any potential trade to a contender in a trade scenario, and I would expect four to six contending teams with serious involvement in Durant.”
What does it mean? Durant isn’t getting shipped off to just any team. If Phoenix wants to move him, they’re going to have to work with him on finding the right fit, most likely a playoff-ready squad looking for that final piece to push them over the top.
And let’s not forget, this isn’t just about the Suns. Other teams will be watching closely. If a contender flames out early in the postseason, don’t be surprised if they suddenly become players in the Durant sweepstakes.
For now, the Suns are rolling with Booker as their guy, but Durant’s future is far from certain. If Phoenix crashes out of the playoffs early, expect the trade buzz to heat up fast. And with KD holding the cards on where he could land, this offseason could be one of the wildest we’ve seen in a long time.
