Durant s transaction is too difficult! Who gives 39-year-old KD an annual salary of 60 million?

ESPN reporter Sharania previously reported that five teams were interested in Kevin Durant: the Rockets, Spurs, Timberwolves, Heat and the Knicks. In addition, there are several other teams who are also interested in KD.

But for the Sun, it would be very complicated to complete the trade. The two sides are discussing a potential new contract, which means Durant must be interested in trading the next one. In addition, the team that took over Durant will also take over a contract with an average salary of more than 60 million yuan for Durant, aged 38 and 39. Most importantly, trading chips must impress Sun bosses and management.

The Suns are likely to sign a one-year, 120 million contract with Durant during the offseason this year. In the 2026-27 season, he will get 57.3 million yuan and an annual salary of 62.7 million yuan in the 2027-28 season. In February, the Suns discussed the deal with several teams without telling KD. When Durant discovered that the Suns almost reached a deal with the Warriors, Durant vetoed the negotiations. The most important thing for the Sun now is to let KD know. In addition to the Warriors, the team that most wanted to get Durant a few months ago was the Timberwolves. At that time, the total salary of the Timberwolves and Suns exceeded the second rich line, and the transaction was too difficult. But now the Timberwolves have several contracts that may expire (Randall, Naz Reed), and Rudy Gobert may also accept smaller new contracts. The Timberwolves can gain more operational space.

Another team to pay attention to is the Clippers, who have some contracts to trade, strengthening around Kavay Leonard and James Harden. Several league sources said they suspect the Clippers' offer won't satisfy the Suns.