The Los Angeles Clippers have emerged as a surprise contender in the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes.
The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade Kevin Durant in the coming weeks, and a new potential suitor has entered the conversation.
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
Team: Phoenix Suns
Position: PF
Age: 36
Height: 211 cm
Weight: 109 kg
Birth place: Washington, United States of America
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Los Angeles Clippers are now seen as a sleeper team in the race for Durant.
"You don't see Toronto on Durant's list, but the Raptors are one of the teams lurking out there," Windhorst reported. "And I think there's a couple others, including the Los Angeles Clippers and potentially even the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is still wide open. Maybe Durant gets what he wants. Maybe he has to accept something else."
Durant reportedly has a list of preferred destinations that includes the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat.
While rumors about Toronto and Minnesota have been around for a while, the Clippers are the newest team to be linked to KD.
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According to Marc Stein, the Suns might not honor Durant's wish list and instead focus on securing the best possible return, regardless of his preferences.
Durant, who turns 37 in September, is entering the final year of his contract. He's set to earn $54.7 million for the 2025–26 season.
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