Phoenix Suns Explore Multi-Team Trades Centered on Kevin Durant Reset

The Phoenix Suns are expected to pursue a roster reset this offseason, centering on exploring trades involving Kevin Durant, who remains a valuable but financially burdensome asset. Multiple reports and mock trades suggest interest from teams such as the New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves, with proposed deals including swaps for players like Karl-Anthony Towns and draft picks, aiming to create a new core around Devin Booker. Durant's large $54.7 million salary for the 2025-26 season and the Suns' luxury tax concerns complicate potential trades, requiring creative multi-team deals to balance contracts and acquire assets. Analysts caution that while Durant is an elite scorer, his age, contract size, and the Suns' need for cap flexibility reduce his trade value compared to typical expectations. The Suns' strategy focuses not on one-for-one player replacement but on acquiring immediate help, draft capital, and long-term flexibility to rebuild effectively. Teams like the Hawks could also play a facilitating role in multi-team trades, potentially enabling the Suns to improve their roster around Booker while managing financial constraints.