
Kevin Durant's Future: Will the Suns Keep Him After Playoff Disappointment?
As the Phoenix Suns struggle to find success, speculation arises about Kevin Durant's potential trade after a disappointing season.
The Phoenix Suns have shown off a lineup filled with talent over recent years, featuring stars like Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker leading the charge. Despite this star power, the team has struggled to find success in the postseason.
This raises questions regarding Durant’s future in Phoenix. Will he stay for another season, or could the two-time NBA Finals MVP find himself on the move? As of May 3, let’s look at the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Suns: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total)
- Rockets: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)
- Mavericks: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
- Timberwolves: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
- Heat: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
- Spurs: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
- Pelicans: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
- Knicks: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
- Warriors: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Durant made headlines when he joined the Suns in a trade just before the 2023 deadline, and his on-court performance has been stellar, with an average of 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over 62 regular-season games.
However, the Suns ended up finishing 11th in the Western Conference with a disappointing record of 36-46, thereby missing the Play-In Tournament after a tough stretch where they lost nine out of their last 10 games.
Durant has nearly $55 million left on his contract for one year. Given the Suns’ recent lack of playoff success, experts speculate whether they should look into trading him.
While predictions currently suggest that Durant will remain with the Suns, the Rockets are close in odds at +250. Houston enjoyed a strong season, securing the No. 2 seed in the West before falling to the Warriors in seven games in round one.
With young talents like Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson, adding Durant could enhance their chances considerably.