The 2025 NBA trade deadline is shaping up to be one of the best — and busiest — in recent memory. In one of the most surprising moves in basketball history, the Mavericks traded star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in a trade package that saw Anthony Davis head to Dallas.
With monster moves on the mind, the Suns have said that they are open to moving star forward Kevin Durant. Phoenix was expected to have a dominant season but stand at just 25-24 as of Feb. 4. The Suns are listening to offers on Durant, and there are plenty of suitors for the future Hall of Famer.
The Sporting News brings you the latest updates as the Suns entertain trade packages for Durant.
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Kevin Durant trade rumors tracker
Suns have begun discussions regarding Kevin Durant across the league
Date: Feb. 5
Source: Brian Windhorst, ESPN
The Suns “have begun entertaining ‘should we trade Kevin Durant?’ and have begun those discussions across the league,” said Windhorst on Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up.”
Golden State is discussing the possibility of bringing Durant back nearly six years after he left as a free agent. The deal could be a massive blockbuster that sees Jimmy Butler get his wish and land with the Suns.
Teams across league take stock of Kevin Durant situation
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Zach Lowe, NBA Insider
The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are heating up. And it seems everyone wants a taste. Veteran NBA analyst Zach Lowe offered insight into the rumored move, revealing that much of the league is keeping tabs on the Suns forward’s whereabouts — both in the present and the future.
Rockets are not expected to sacrifice future for Kevin Durant
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Marc Stein, NBA Insider
Multiple reports suggest that Houston wants to make a move for Durant. But according to Marc Stein, that might not be the case.
The Rockets are believed to want to let their young core lift them into postseason play. Houston, led by first-time All-Star Alperen Sengun, second-year maven Ausar Thompson and a cadre of other young talents, sit at 32-17, good for third in the Western Conference.
“The Rockets,” Stein wrote Tuesday, “want to give their young team a playoff shot. There have been no signals yet to suggest a possible audible at this deadline.”
Houston is teeming with youthful assets, both on the current roster (Sengun, Thompson, Tari Eason, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Reed Sheppard, etc.) and via draft capital. Among the most valuable pieces the Rockets own? A trio of unprotected first-round picks from 2027, 2029 and 2031 belonging to…the Suns.
Suns covet Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga in potential deal
Date: Feb. 4
Source: David Aldridge, Sam Amick and Anthony Slater, The Athletic
The Warriors have expressed interest in reuniting Durant with Stephen Curry. But for them to do so, they’d have to give up a pretty penny.
For the Suns to part way with Durant, they’d have to receive quite the offer back. According to The Athletic, Phoenix would seek Draymond Green – who shares a positive relationship with Suns owner and fellow Michigan State alum Mat Ishbia — and Jonathan Kuminga, among other assets.
The Suns still retain an interest in Butler, who has reportedly rebuffed every non-Phoenix-related offer in the hopes of landing in the desert. With Bradley Beal unwilling to waive his no-trade clause, a Durant trade could facilitate a pathway for Phoenix to acquire the assets needed to pry Butler out of Vice City. Watch this space…
Mavericks, Rockets among sides linked with Kevin Durant
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Sam Amick, The Athletic
The Warriors aren’t the only side interested in Durant’s services, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Dallas has made its desire for the future Hall of Famer known — the Nico Harrison-led side is believed to want to pair the two-time champion with fellow standouts Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.
The same can be said about Houston, whose swift rebuild has some in the Rockets’ front office believing a veteran star like Durant could propel them into the title conversation.
Kevin Durant downgraded to doubtful vs. Thunder on Wednesday
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Marc Stein, NBA insider
There’s increasing belief that Durant could be headed to pastures new come the end of the trade deadline. The Suns star has been linked with a handful of teams in recent days, most notably the Warriors.
Phoenix did little to quell the speculation, downgrading Durant’s status to doubtful ahead of their duel with Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. The official reason listed for Durant’s likely absence is a left ankle sprain. Durant played 46 minutes against the Blazers on Feb. 3.
Warriors ‘have dreams’ of pairing Curry with Durant and James
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Jake Fischer, NBA insider
It may seem far-fetched, but the Warriors could parlay that interest in Durant into an attempt to make a play at the defining talents of a generation. Golden State has dreams of bringing in Durant and James to team up with Curry during the twilights of their respective careers.
Phoenix ‘listening’ to offers for Kevin Durant
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Jake Fischer, NBA insider
As the deadline nears, the Suns are not necessarily looking to move Durant but are listening to offers, per Fischer.
Among interested teams are the Warriors, who could look to use 22-year-old Jonathan Kuminga as the prospect to entice Phoenix to make a deal.
When is the NBA trade deadline?
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 6.
It is important to note that the deadline is 3 p.m. ET and whatever corresponding time that is for teams in other time zones. All trades must be agreed upon and submitted to the NBA office by 3 p.m. ET.
