REPORT: Shocking Western Conference Team Emerges As The New Favorite To Land Kevin Durant This Offseason

Oklahoma City Thunder Now Favorites To Land Kevin DurantKevin Durant (Photo by Getty Images)
The Phoenix Suns are facing financial difficulties and poor play and might undergo a dramatic change soon. Talks are centered on Kevin Durant’s impending trade, while the Suns, led by Mat Ishbia, must negotiate a challenging summer.

A recent trade proposal has Kevin Durant going to a Western Conference rival.

Durant and his team failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs despite the high expectations for a lengthy run. The pressure is on now that the Suns have surpassed the second apron mark of $190 million and are facing a hefty $194 million payroll.

If the Suns decide to part ways with Durant, the Thunder are the current favorites to be his next team, according to Bet Online Sportsbook’s chances. Oklahoma City’s chances of obtaining Durant are +300. The New York Knicks and Miami Heat are ranked second and third, respectively.

In the meantime, the once-dominant Oklahoma City Thunder desperately need a rescuer to bring their dynasty back to life. A possible reunion with Kevin Durant is rumored to be the solution. He has unquestionably had a great history with the Thunder. Additionally, Thunder ends as the top seed this year. So, perhaps they can develop a champion squad after all with Durant’s acquisition.

Kevin Durant’s Homecoming to OKC Might Be the Perfect Ending of His Career

The Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel over the summer and hired Mike Budenholzer. Durant doesn’t seem bothered by the possibility that the club may undergo other changes shortly.

Over his nine seasons with the Thunder, Durant averaged 27.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. In 2007, when the team was still called the Seattle SuperSonics, Durant joined.

Since leaving Oklahoma City, Durant has been a star in every club he has played for. But he hasn’t been able to get past the second round since leaving the Warriors. His time with the Nets was marred by several problems that hampered his potential for success.

Kevin Durant appears to be in another problematic scenario with the Phoenix Suns, who have overcommitted to a team heavy on stars and leave little space for adjustment. According to the stats on NBA.com, the 35-year-old forward averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season for the Suns.

Durant’s ability to be the only leader of a championship team will always be in doubt if he can’t win a championship in Phoenix. Being with OKC Thunder, they can be firm offensively. However, one cannot predict if he will fit in the team of young players or not. The answers to these questions will determine both teams’ futures in this high-stakes offseason drama.